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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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.
Consumer advocates support federal review of air industry’s data collection practices
Today, a coalition of seven consumer and public interest advocacy organizations sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation supporting the agency’s review of airline and ticket agents’ data collection practices.
Generation LifeSmart – National Consumers League
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Sebelius Key to Achieving Universal Health Care – National Consumers League
by Sally Greenberg, NCL Executive Director
Universal health care…
Stimulus to Aid Those Who Most Need It – National Consumers League
by Sally Greenberg, NCL Executive Director
According to a recent…
Happy National Consumer Protection Week! – National Consumers League
Yesterday was the official kick-off of this year's National Consumer…
Economic Misery Increases Vulnerability to Pyramid Schemes – National Consumers League
By John Breyault, Vice President of Public Policy, Telecommunications…
More bad economic news: Recession putting consumers at increased risk of being duped by pyramid schemes – National Consumers League
February 26, 2009National Consumers League issuing consumer alert,…
Update: Obama’s ‘Blueprint’ Delivered to Congress … – National Consumers League
by Mimi Johnson, NCL Health Policy Associate
… and by redirecting…
‘Blueprint for Our Future’ Includes Health Care Reform Wing – National Consumers League
by Mimi Johnson, NCL's Health Policy Associate
President Obama…
FTC Fraud Forum – National Consumers League
This morning, the Federal Trade Commission will kick off its…
Check Us Out! – National Consumers League
Congratulations are in order for the LifeSmarts state champion…
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