All timeline stories.

1958

NCL office moves to Washington, DC

NCL urges dropping 50-year age requirement for disability 

1959

Eleanor Roosevelt testified for NCL on minimum wages

Hazard warnings of employment in atomic industries go into effect

1960

Restrictions on color additives to food adopted 

1962

President Kennedy issues the Consumer Bill of Rights 

1964

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act bans discrimination based on race, sex, color, religion, and national origin

1965

NCL supports the passage of the Medicare and Medicaid Act of 1965 

1966

Fair Packaging and Labeling Act adopted

1968

Truth in Lending Act adopted Wholesome Poultry Products Act approved 

1970

Occupational Safety and Health Act approved

1974

FTC implements str onger regulation of consumer warranties

Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA) prohibits discrimination in gaining of credit