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.
Final four LifeSmarts teams determined in Atlanta: TN, RI, PA, FL to face off for the title 4/23 – National Consumers League
April 22, 2013
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Greenberg: Consumers need an FCC Chair on their side – National Consumers League
April 18, 2013Contact: Ben Klein, NCL Communications, (202) 835-3323,…
NCL concerned over proposed poultry reform – National Consumers League
April 9, 2013Contact: Ben Klein, NCL Communications, (202) 835-3323,…
NCL calls on the FDA to investigate misleading labeling on Martin’s ‘100% Whole Wheat Potato Bread’ – National Consumers League
April 9, 2013
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Consumer group applauds Perez appointment to DOL – National Consumers League
March 18, 2013
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Payroll fraud costing workers, government – National Consumers League
March 13, 2013
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National Consumers League calls on FTC to investigate allegations against Herbalife – National Consumers League
March 12, 2013Contact: Carol McKay, NCL Communications, (724)…
National Consumers League launches all new Fraud.org – National Consumers League
February 20, 2013Contact: Carol McKay, NCL Communications, (724)…
Obama SOTU proposal to increase federal minimum wage welcome by advocates – National Consumers League
February 13, 2013Contact: Carol McKay, NCL, (412) 945-3242, carolm@nclnet.org
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Consumer group praises FTC for crackdown on Four Loko labeling – National Consumers League
February 13, 2013Contact: Carol McKay, NCL, (412) 945-3242, carolm@nclnet.org
Washington,…