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.
NCL applauds Obama nominations for CPSC – National Consumers League
May 6, 2009Contact: 202-835-3323, media@nclnet.org
Washington,…
Preparing for a Pandemic – Swine Flu 101 – National Consumers League
By Mimi Johnson
A little more than a week after the first announcements…
Credit Card Reform: It’s about Time – National Consumers League
by Sally Greenberg, NCL Executive Director
Three cheers for…
Wisconsin takes 2009 national LifeSmarts title – National Consumers League
April 29, 2009Winners take home fabulous prizes, will be honored…
LifeSmarts Nationals in The Lou – National Consumers League
The Savvy Consumer blog will be taking a break for the next few…
Consumer, nutrition groups urge Obama, Congress to update alcohol policies for the 21st Century – National Consumers League
April 23, 2009Organizations issue four-step plan calling for…
Happy Financial Literacy Month! – National Consumers League
In this economy, every month should be financial literacy month,…
Teen financial literacy program receives grant from Experian – National Consumers League
April 22, 20092009 state champion LifeSmarts teams en route to…
Consumers: CD Freedoms Should Extend to DVDs – National Consumers League
By Sally Greenberg, Executive Director, National Consumers…
LifeSmarts = Real Life 101 – National Consumers League
Since we're counting the days until the 2009 National LifeSmarts…
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