Our Impact
The work of the National Consumers League is making a difference in people’s lives across the country. Meet some of the consumers touched by our programs.
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Preventing yet another victim
Paige, 55, a Nashville wife and mother of two, answered an employment ad for secret shoppers. Before sending payment to the scammers, she reached out to NCL.
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Building a stronger generation
A grease fire flared up in Decklan’s kitchen. As his family scrambled and panicked, fearing that the whole house might erupt in flames, Decklan remained calm. He hurried over to the pantry, grabbed some baking soda, and dumped it on the fire quickly extinguishing the blaze.
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Script Your Future saved my life
Cincinnati resident Charles, 45, lost his computer business — and health insurance— during a time of economic downturn. A diabetic, Charles was now unable to afford his medication. He stopped taking it which made him seriously ill and put his life at risk.
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For a safer workplace
Jeremy is a fast-food worker who has been employed at a number of Chipotle restaurants in New York City. When he was just 20 years old, he took part in an NCL research project that revealed that management practices within the fast food chain were putting workers—and food safety for customers—at risk.
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NCL on Upcoming Congressional Hearings with UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty
Tomorrow, the Senate Finance Committee and House Energy and Commerce Committee will hear from UnitedHealth Group CEO on the insurance company’s cyberattack that put millions of medical records and patient privacy at risk.
Consumer groups welcome protections in FAA reauthorization agreement, urge continued improvements
Today, U.S. House and Senate negotiators released their bipartisan and bicameral compromise bill to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration.
Eating 2010: The food issues that will matter most for American consumers – National Consumers League
Update: Late in the day on Monday, January 25, 2010, President…
NCL hails federal court support for keeping food suit in DC – National Consumers League
January 22, 2010Contact: Carol McKay, (412) 408-3688, media@nclnet.org
Washington,…
Health Reform Uncertainties – National Consumers League
The election of Senator Kennedy’s successor has led to numerous…
Consumer group issues alert to generous regarding disaster scams – National Consumers League
January 20, 2010Haitian Earthquake Expected to Cause Uptick in…
Welcome to Washington, Dr. Benjamin – National Consumers League
NCL is pleased to welcome the newly confirmed Surgeon General…
Consumers nationwide speak with one voice on Ticketmaster-Live Nation merger – National Consumers League
January 19, 2010Nearly 25,000 Ask Department of Justice to Block…
Consumer groups concerned about mechanically tenderized meat products – National Consumers League
Following a December 24, 2009 recall of 248,000 pounds of mechanically…
Ensuring Toy Safety an International Effort – National Consumers League
By Sally Greenberg, NCL Executive Director
Last week I arrived…
Cadillac-driven Health Reform – National Consumers League
Health reform is – hopefully – in its final stages. It’s…
Got the Vaccine? – National Consumers League
It’s officially National Influenza Vaccination Week, a national…
Media Toolkit
For media requests
NCL’s office is open Mon. — Fri., 9am — 5pm, Eastern Time.
Please contact NCL Communications Department:
Melody Merin
Senior Director of Communications
(202) 207-2831
melodym@nclnet.org
NCL offers expert policy staff available to speak on a variety of subjects, including:
Consumer issues (general), workers’ rights issues: Sally Greenberg
Privacy, telecommunications, fraud, travel and entertainment industries, data security: John Breyault
Child labor issues: Reid Maki
Health care policy: Robin Strongin
Food policy, safety, food waste, and nutrition: Nancy Glick
Consumer literacy and teens’ spending habits, education, etc.: Lisa Hertzberg