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 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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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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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 in support of increased FDA funding – National Consumers League
November 15, 2011Contact: NCL Communications, (202) 835-3323, media@nclnet.org
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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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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,…
NCL announces major LifeSmarts grant from Visa Inc. during personal finance month – National Consumers League
October 18, 2011
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NCL statement on government guidelines on food marketing to children – National Consumers League
October 12, 2011
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