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.
Tomatoes, Salmonella, and Traceability – National Consumers League
by Sally Greenberg, NCL Executive Director
I love tomatoes.…
Go Green (and $ave too!) – National Consumers League
These days, global warming sure is the kind of hot topic (sorry)…
Groups call for clear, concise single document from pharmacy – National Consumers League
July 29, 2008Contact: 202-835-3323, media@nclnet.org
Washington,…
In Washington, Advocates and Federal Officials Meet to Address Child Labor Issues – National Consumers League
By Paula Osborn, NCL Public Policy Intern
Around the world,…
Hot on the Salmonella Trail – National Consumers League
Attention pepper lovers: step away from the jalapeños.
Investigators…
Teen Jobless Rate A Cause for Concern – National Consumers League
The Washington Post recently ran a story about teens having a…
Beyond Hangover: Risks of Teen Drinking – National Consumers League
At the end of the 2008 academic year, a 19-year-old freshman…
NCL challenges myth that some alcoholic beverages are safer and less potent – National Consumers League
July 16, 2008New Initiative Underscores Need for New Alcohol…
NCL’s Greenberg addresses NACPI at annual meeting – National Consumers League
July 14, 2008Contact: 202-835-3323, media@nclnet.org
New Orleans,…
Hey, Teens: Think Your Summer Job Stinks? – National Consumers League
Unless it's in agriculture, landscaping, driving an ATV,…
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