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.
Consumer group applauds USDA for rejection of questionable food labeling system – National Consumers League
November 2, 2012
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NCL: Grain silos are death traps on farms; Efforts to protect workers, especially teens, must be stepped up – National Consumers League
October 30, 2012Contact: Reid Maki, (703) 801-3338, reidm@nclnet.org
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NCL joins amicus brief to Supreme Court on behalf of low paid workers – National Consumers League
October 26, 2012Contact: NCL Communications, (202) 835-3323,…
NCL, FFP stress need for consumer protections for Tigers World Series tickets – National Consumers League
October 26, 2012Contact: NCL Communications, (202) 835-3323,…
NCL calls on Congress to enact long overdue bill requiring regulation, oversight of compounding pharmacies – National Consumers League
October 26, 2012
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NCL statement on passing of George McGovern – National Consumers League
October 21, 2012
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NCL testimony before the DC Committee on Public Services and Consumer Affairs – National Consumers League
October 11, 2012Testimony of Sally Greenberg, Executive Director,…
NCL statement in support of striking Walmart workers – National Consumers League
October 10, 2012
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Remarks by Linda Hilton at 2012 Trumpeter Awards – National Consumers League
October 5, 2012I am very honored and humbled to accept the Florence…
Expert panel explores challenges, opportunities of personal online financial management tools – National Consumers League
September 27, 2012Contact: Carol McKay, NCL Communications (412)…