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.
NCL statement on the new FDA limits on antibiotic use in livestock – National Consumers League
January 5, 2012Contact: NCL Communications, (202) 835-3323, media@nclnet.org
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NCL applauds appointment of Richard Cordray to head CFPB – National Consumers League
January 4, 2012Contact: NCL Communications, (202) 835-3323, media@nclnet.org
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Consumer group calling on Walmart, Cooper Tires to improve treatment of workers – National Consumers League
December 19, 2011Contact: NCL Communications, (202) 835-3323, …
NCL statement on NLRB nominees – National Consumers League
December 16, 2011Contact: NCL Communications, (202) 835-3323, media@nclnet.org
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NCL, consumer groups oppose a rider that defunds lighting efficiency standards – National Consumers League
December 15, 2011Contact: NCL Communications, (202) 835-3323, media@nclnet.org
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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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