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
Dallas High School team from Pennsylvania wins 2024 National LifeSmarts Championship
Pennsylvania’s Dallas High School students were crowned the 2024 National LifeSmarts Champion in San Diego, California, this past Sunday, April 21.
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Federal agency issues long-delayed life-saving standard to require rear visibility for cars and SUVs – National Consumers League
March 31, 2014Contact: NCL Executive Director, Sally Greenberg 202-835-3323, sallyg@nclnet.org
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National Consumers League statement on FCC actions promoting media diversity and competition – National Consumers League
March 31, 2014Contact: NCL Communications, Ben Klein, (202) 835-3323, benk@nclnet.org
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Fraud alert: New malware scams making April fools out of victims – National Consumers League
March 27, 2014
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Advocates call for FTC action to address data insecurity – National Consumers League
March 25, 2014Contact: NCL Communications, Ben Klein, (202) 835-3323, benk@nclnet.org
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National Consumers League statement on Murthy nomination for Surgeon General – National Consumers League
March 19, 2014Contact: NCL Communications, Ben Klein, (202) 835-3323, benk@nclnet.org
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NCL commends President Obama for regs on overtime and updating other labor laws – National Consumers League
March 14, 2014Contact: NCL Communications, Ben Klein, (202) 835-3323, benk@nclnet.org
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National Consumers League Statement on FTC Investigation of Herbalife – National Consumers League
March 12, 2014Contact: Sally Greenberg, Executive Director, National…
As Saudi Arabia Ratifies Child Labor Convention 138, the Child Labor Coalition Urges the U.S. to Ratify Now – National Consumers League
February 28, 2014Contact: Reid Maki, (202) 207-2820, reidm@nclnet.org
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Consumer group: Moderation key during National Nutrition Month – National Consumers League
February 27, 2014Contact: NCL Communications, Ben Klein, (202)…
Hawaii ticketing bill an opportunity to create consumer-friendly ticket marketplace – National Consumers League
February 12, 2014Contact: Ben Klein, National Consumers League,…