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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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Watch the National LifeSmarts Championship live at 8:30 am PST on Sunday, April 21
The 30th National LifeSmarts Championship from San Diego will be livestreamed on Sunday, April 21. The semifinal matches begin at 8:30 am PST, and the championship match begins at 10:15 am PST.
Celebrating 30 years of educating youths on consumer topics, NCL’s LifeSmarts program heads to San Diego for its annual national competition
The 30th National LifeSmarts Championship, the youth consumer education program of the National Consumers League, kicks off tomorrow, Thursday, April 18, at Hyatt Mission Bay in sunny San Diego, California.
NCL comments submitted to Office of Surgeon General on the national medication adherence challenge – National Consumers League
May 7, 2012 Contact: NCL Communications, (202) 835-3323, media@nclnet.org
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BOSS ACT promises transparency for live event industry – National Consumers League
May 4, 2012
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Child Labor Coalition: Withdrawal of Occupational Child Safety Rules Will Risk Children’s Lives on Farms – National Consumers League
April 30, 2012Contact: Reid Maki, (202) 207-2820, reidm@nclnet.org
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NCL: Withdrawal of Proposed Occupational Child Safety Rules for Agriculture Will Endanger Children Working on Farms – National Consumers League
April 27, 2012Contact: Reid Maki, (202) 207-2820, reidm@nclnet.org
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NCL PRESS RELEASE: Withdrawal of Proposed Occupational Child Safety Rules for Agriculture Will Endanger Children Working on Farms – National Consumers League
For immediate release: April 27, 2012
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NCL congratulates HSUS and Burger King on move to cage-free eggs – National Consumers League
April 25, 2012Contact: NCL Communications, (412) 945-3242, media@nclnet.org
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Maryland takes 2012 national LifeSmarts title – National Consumers League
April 24, 2012Contact: Carol McKay, (724) 799-5392, carolm@nclnet.org
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Saving Children’s Lives on American Farms – National Consumers League
April 19, 2012
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Leading national consumer groups urge FDA to promptly deny industry petition to call high fructose corn syrup ‘corn sugar’ – National Consumers League
April 17, 2012Contact: NCL Communications, (202) 835-3323, media@nclnet.org
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NCL disappointed in FDA’s voluntary approach to antibiotic reduction – National Consumers League
April 12, 2012 Contact: NCL Communications, (202) 835-3323,…