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NCL applauds DOT advancement of delay compensation rules

December 5, 2024 in , , /by

December 5, 2024: Washington, DC – Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) issued an advanced notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPR) on compensating travelers for significant flight delays and cancellations. The Department is exploring remedies for passengers who are affected by disruptions that occur due to reasons within an airline’s control. Should DOT finalize a rule requiring cash compensation alongside food, lodging, and ground transportation when necessary, the U.S. would join other jurisdictions that have had similar regulations for decades, like the European Union and Canada.  

NCL stands firm against threats to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

December 3, 2024 in , , /by

December 3, 2024: Washington, DC – As the nation’s oldest consumer advocacy organization, the National Consumers League (NCL) is outraged by recent calls to eliminate the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), a vital agency safeguarding Americans from corporate exploitation, fraud, and abuse. The reckless suggestion to “cancel” the CFPB by Elon Musk, is a direct attack on consumer protections.

Millions would benefit as Biden Administration expands coverage for anti-obesity medications under Medicare and Medicaid

November 26, 2024 in , , , , /by

November 26, 2024: Washington, DC – The National Consumers League (NCL) applauds the action by President Joe Biden to allow millions of Americans on Medicare and Medicaid to have coverage for new and very effective anti-obesity medicines (AOMs), thereby removing one of the biggest obstacles impeding access to quality obesity care in the country.