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 expresses concern over Colorado Senate Bill 184, which seeks to impose new tax on car rental consumers
The National Consumers League recently sent a letter to Chairwoman Faith Winter of the Senate Transportation and Energy Committee, expressing concern about Senate Bill 184, which seeks to impose a new tax on car rental consumers of up to $3 per day.
NCL urges regulators to investigate auto makers’ data collection practices
Today, the National Consumers League sent a letter to the Federal Trade Commission urging oversight of vehicle manufacturers’ collection of consumer data.
Consumer group praises CVS for leadership on reducing American tobacco use – National Consumers League
February 6, 2014Contact: NCL Communications, Ben Klein, (202)…
Script Your Future launches third annual student competition for innovations in medication adherence – National Consumers League
February 5, 2014Contact: NCL Communications, Ben Klein, (202)…
Advocacy group: President Obama to announce welcome pay raise for federal contract workers – National Consumers League
January 28, 2014Contact: NCL Communications, Ben Klein, (202)…
Watchdog report: scammers increasingly relying on Internet-enabled phone technology to reach victims – National Consumers League
January 22, 2014Contact: NCL Communications, Ben Klein, (202)…
Flu diagnoses continue to rise; advocates fear misconceptions about flu vaccine will have negative impact on individuals, communities – National Consumers League
January 17, 2014
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Consumer groups push for mandatory alcohol labeling – National Consumers League
January 13, 2014Contact: NCL Communications, Ben Klein, (202)…
NCL issues top priorities for consumer, worker issues for 2014 – National Consumers League
January 10, 2014
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National Consumers League statement on FTC crackdown on deceptive weight-loss advertising – National Consumers League
January 8, 2014Contact: NCL Communications, Ben Klein, (202)…
Statement on Mel Watt commencing his tenure as head of the FHFA – National Consumers League
January 7, 2014Contact: NCL Communications, Ben Klein, (202)…
Consumer group applauds trio of Senators for requesting Congressional hearing to examine data security standards – National Consumers League
January 3, 2014Contact: Ben Klein, NCL Communications, (202)…