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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Featured Content
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.
National consumer protection and industry groups issue joint statement on the Ticketmaster/Live Nation merger investigation – National Consumers League
November 19, 2009Contact: (202) 835-3323, media@nclnet.org
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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…
New survey reveals consumers wary of prescription switches – National Consumers League
October 1, 2008Contact: 202-835-3323, media@nclnet.org
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NCL Testimony to House on abusive calling card industry – National Consumers League
In September 2008, Sally Greenberg appeared before the House…
Groups unite in pressing for a standardized, useful Alcohol Facts label – National Consumers League
April 22, 2008White paper and ad campaign put issue in front…
Consumer/health groups united in pressing for standardized, useful alcohol facts label – National Consumers League
April 22, 2008White Paper and Ad Campaign Put Issue in Front…
Groups unite in call for action against phishing scams – National Consumers League
March 16, 2006Contact: 202-835-3323, media@nclnet.orgWashington,…