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.
Dallas High School team from Pennsylvania wins 2024 National LifeSmarts Championship
Pennsylvania’s Dallas High School students were crowned the 2024 National LifeSmarts Champion in San Diego, California, this past Sunday, April 21.
NCL disappointed in FDA’s voluntary approach to antibiotic reduction – National Consumers League
April 12, 2012 Contact: NCL Communications, (202) 835-3323,…
NCL mourns passing of union leader – National Consumers League
April 9, 2012Contact: NCL Communications, (202) 835-3323, media@nclnet.org
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Statement of Sally Greenberg, NCL ED, on Lean Finely Textured Beef – National Consumers League
March 28, 2012Contact: NCL Communications, (202) 835-3323, media@nclnet.org
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Child Labor Coalition: U.S. should implement proposed farm safety rules for children – National Consumers League
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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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Comments of Sally Greenberg at the International Product Health and Safety Organization Conference – National Consumers League
February 28, 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 disappointed in FTC conclusion of investigation of misleading marketing claims for “vitaminwater” – National Consumers League
February 3, 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 on the new NLRB appointees – National Consumers League
January 5, 2012Contact: NCL Communications, (202) 835-3323, media@nclnet.org
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