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.
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,…
Stock up on worker-friendly treats this Halloween – National Consumers League
October 28, 2011
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NCL testimony at the FDA on Prescription Drug User Fee Act – National Consumers League
October 24, 2011
Docket No. FDA-2010-N-0128
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NCL statement on IOM’s front-of-package labeling recommendations – National Consumers League
October 20, 2011Contact: NCL Communications, (202) 835-3323,…
FCC must hold industry accountable to ensure bill shock protections – National Consumers League
October 19, 2011
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NCL announces major LifeSmarts grant from Visa Inc. during personal finance month – National Consumers League
October 18, 2011
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