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 applauds Congress’s passage of aviation consumer protection improvements
Yesterday, the House of Representatives passed a bill to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration through 2028, sending it to the president.
NCL statement on Senate Reintroduction of Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act
Last week, Senate Democrats reintroduced legislation to revamp federal cannabis policy. The Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act aims to legalize cannabis at the federal level, create a new regulatory framework for cannabis, expand research into cannabis’ potential and risks, and more.
NCL praises McDonalds move towards antibiotic-free chicken – National Consumers League
March 4, 2015Contact: Ben Klein, National Consumers League (202)…
FTC report highlights continuing threat of identity theft to millions – National Consumers League
March 3, 2015
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NCL Statement on White House Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights discussion draft – National Consumers League
March 2, 2015Contact: Ben Klein, NCL Communications (202) 835-3323, benk@nclnet.org
Washington,…
National Consumers League, FDA, National Alliance for Hispanic Health partner to distribute medication adherence radio PSAs in Spanish – National Consumers League
February 26, 2015Contact: Ben Klein, National Consumers League,…
Consumer group issues taxpayer warning against ID thieves filing illegitimate returns – National Consumers League
February 24, 2015
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Statement regarding Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster’s announcement on Ticketmaster agreement – National Consumers League
February 12, 2015Contact: NCL Communications, Ben Klein (202)…
NCL praises outgoing FDA Commissioner Hamburg – National Consumers League
February 5, 2015Contact: NCL Communications, Ben Klein (202)…
Anthem Data Breach Increases Identity Fraud Risk for Tens of Millions of Consumers – National Consumers League
February 5, 2015
Consumer group offers tips for affected…
Vaccine perception study finds Americans wary, misinformed about vaccine benefits – National Consumers League
February 5, 2015Contact: Ben Klein, National Consumers League,…
Letter: NCL asks FTC for workshop dedicated to data breaches – National Consumers League
February 5, 2015The Honorable Edith RamirezChairwomanFederal…