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.
Statement by Sally Greenberg, Executive Director, National Consumers on the Senate’s Confirmation of Howard Shelanski as Head of OIRA – National Consumers League
June 28, 2013Contact: Ben Klein, NCL Communications, (202) 835-3323, benk@nclnet.org
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National Consumers League applauds Senate for immigration reform vote – National Consumers League
June 27, 2013Contact: Ben Klein, NCL Communications, (202) 835-3323, benk@nclnet.org
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NCL statement on House hearing on Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 – National Consumers League
June 26, 2013Contact: Ben Klein, NCL Communications, (202) 835-3323, benk@nclnet.org
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Consumer group expresses great disappointment in DOT’s announcement of a fourth delay in implementing auto backover safety – National Consumers League
June 21, 2013Contact: Ben Klein, NCL Communications, (202) 835-3323, benk@nclnet.org
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National consumer group calls on NYC City Council to level playing field in notoriously unfair event ticket industry – National Consumers League
June 20, 2013Contact: Ben Klein, NCL Communications, (202) 835-3323,…
Child Labor Coalition welcomes reintroduction of Children’s Act for Responsible Employment (CARE Act) – National Consumers League
June 17, 2013 Contact: Reid Maki, (202) 207-2820, reidm@nclnet.org
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NCL praises outgoing Surgeon General Benjamin – National Consumers League
June 14, 2013Contact: NCL Communications, Ben Klein (202) 835-3323,…
Food and Drug Administration announces grant funds for ‘Script Your Future’ medication adherence campaign – National Consumers League
June 11, 2013 Contact: NCL Communications, Ben Klein, (202)…
Public interest groups call on FTC to rein in wireless cramming fraud – National Consumers League
June 7, 2013Contact: Ben Klein, NCL Communications, (202) 835-3323,…
NCL calls on Congress to pass comprehensive device unlocking legislation – National Consumers League
June 6, 2013Contact: Ben Klein, NCL Communications, (202) 835-3323,…