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.
Verizon decision to end third-party billing a victory for consumers – National Consumers League
March 12, 2012Contact: NCL Communications, (202) 835-3323, media@nclnet.org
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An open letter to MoveOn.org and SignOn.org regarding their Internet smear of FDA official Michael Taylor – National Consumers League
March 8, 2012
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NCL mourns the passing of Congressman Payne, staunch advocate of workers rights – National Consumers League
March 7, 2012Contact: NCL Communications, (202) 835-3323, media@nclnet.org
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Comments of Sally Greenberg at the International Product Health and Safety Organization Conference – National Consumers League
February 28, 2012Contact: NCL Communications, (202) 835-3323,…
NCL expresses disappointment over DOT delay in rear camera rule – National Consumers League
February 29, 2012Contact: NCL Communications, (202) 835-3323,…
NCL, civil society groups call on Obama Administration to ensure fair, transparent, credible privacy process – National Consumers League
February 23, 2012
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Consumer alert: restricted tickets for Miranda Lambert at Verizon Arena – National Consumers League
February 15, 2012Contact: NCL Communications, (202) 835-3323,…
In memoriam: tribute to Mark Silbergeld – National Consumers League
February 15, 2012Contact: NCL Communications, (202) 835-3323,…
First-ever ‘Script Your Future’ Medication Adherence Challenge awardees named – National Consumers League
February 14, 2012Contact: NCL Communications, (202) 835-3323,…
NCL announces new digital literacy partnership – National Consumers League
February 7, 2012
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