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.
A Community Reeling: NCL’s Visit to Postville, IA – National Consumers League
In May, immigration officials raided the Agriprocessors kosher…
Happy Birthday, LifeSmarts! – National Consumers League
Today the National Consumers League is celebrating the start…
NCL Testimony to House on abusive calling card industry – National Consumers League
In September 2008, Sally Greenberg appeared before the House…
‘Wild west’ prepaid calling cards industry unregulated and preying on poor, immigrant, military consumers – National Consumers League
September 16, 2008Contact: 202-835-3323, media@nclnet.org
Washington,…
Good News for Consumers: Potential Safety Hazards Getting Better Disclosure by Feds – National Consumers League
by Sally Greenberg, NCL Executive Director
Some good news for…
LifeSmarts to kick off 15th competition year – National Consumers League
September 4, 2008Contact: 202-835-3323, media@nclnet.org
Washington,…
This Just In: FDA Upping Warnings on Arthritis Drugs – National Consumers League
According to a fresh story in the Associated Press, the United…
Protect Your Identity from Pretexting – National Consumers League
This month, NCL's featuring tips in its 2008 Consumer Calendar:…
Protect your phone records and your privacy – National Consumers League
September 2, 2008Contact: 202-835-3323, media@nclnet.org
Washington,…
Bracing for Gustav – National Consumers League
It's been three years since Hurricane Katrina devastated New…
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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