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 supports CFPB’s proposal to remove medical debt from credit reports
The National Consumers League (NCL) supports the bold proposal from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to remove medical bills from Americans’ credit reports.
NCL stands with Swifties in testimony before Congress
Testifying before a Congressional committee, the National Consumers League (NCL) today urged support for comprehensive ticketing reform legislation to fix a “rigged” live event industry.
Consumer group urging FDA to drop sodium’s status as ‘safe’ – National Consumers League
December 15, 2011Contact: NCL Communications, (202) 835-3323, media@nclnet.org
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NCL statement on Senate vote on nomination of Richard Cordray to head the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau – National Consumers League
December 6, 2011Contact: NCL Communications, (202) 835-3323,…
Tips for gifting tickets for the holidays – National Consumers League
December 5, 2011
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Advocacy group warning seasonal workers: don’t fall victim to wage theft – National Consumers League
November 28, 2011
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NCL decries presidential candidate Gingrich’s attack on child labor laws – National Consumers League
November 22, 2011Contact: NCL Communications, (202) 835-3323, media@nclnet.org
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Black Friday/Cyber Monday news: Internet holiday shopping tips for savvy consumers – National Consumers League
November 22, 2011Contact: (202) 835-3323, media@nclnet.org
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NCL statement in support of increased FDA funding – National Consumers League
November 15, 2011Contact: NCL Communications, (202) 835-3323, media@nclnet.org
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NCL statement in support of the Wireless Tax Fairness Act – National Consumers League
November 4, 2011Contact: NCL Communications, (202) 835-3323,…
Surgeon General joins Baltimore launch of national Script Your Future campaign to highlight importance of taking medication as directed – National Consumers League
November 2, 2011Contact: Kerry O’Neill, (410) 902-5035, koneill@mghus.com
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Advocates mourn passing of Virginia Knauer – National Consumers League
October 31, 2011Contact: NCL Communications, (202) 835-3323,…