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 applauds Congress’s passage of aviation consumer protection improvements
Yesterday, the House of Representatives passed a bill to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration through 2028, sending it to the president.
NCL statement on Senate Reintroduction of Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act
Last week, Senate Democrats reintroduced legislation to revamp federal cannabis policy. The Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act aims to legalize cannabis at the federal level, create a new regulatory framework for cannabis, expand research into cannabis’ potential and risks, and more.
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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NCL disappointed in FTC conclusion of investigation of misleading marketing claims for “vitaminwater” – National Consumers League
February 3, 2012
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NCL testimony before the House on Social Security ‘death records’ – National Consumers League
February 2, 2012Contact: NCL Communications, (202) 835-3323,…
Greenberg testimony on H.R. 2469, “End Discriminatory State Taxes for Automobile Renters Act of 2011” – National Consumers League
February 1, 2012Contact: NCL Communications, (202) 835-3323, media@nclnet.org
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Scammers targeting their victims by age group, says National Consumers League’s Fraud Center – National Consumers League
February 2, 2012
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NCL, Consumer Action joint statement on Minnesota legislation regarding restrictive paperless tickets – National Consumers League
January 30, 2012
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NCL praises USDA for improved school lunch guidelines – National Consumers League
January 25, 2012Contact: NCL Communications, (202) 835-3323, media@nclnet.org
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NCL statement mourning closing of Hull House – National Consumers League
January 23, 2012Contact: NCL Communications, (202) 835-3323,…