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Washington, D.C.: Consumer Advocates to Fed - Stop Evasions by Credit Card Companies 11/20/2009

Advocates from national consumer groups today will urge the Federal Reserve Board to close loopholes in its proposed rules to prohibit credit card companies from using new tricks and traps to get around the protections of the Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility, and Disclosures Act (Credit CARD Act).

Washington, D.C.: U.S. PIRG Applauds Passage of Amendment to Audit the Federal Reserve 11/20/2009

The House Financial Services Committee voted on Thursday to pass, by a vote of 43 – 26, historic legislation that would open up the books of the Federal Reserve, an institution known for its secrecy.

Washington, D.C.: New Report - Parents Beware - Many Toys Still Toxic, Hazardous 11/19/2009

Dangerous or toxic toys can still be found on America’s store shelves, U.S. Public Interest Research Group will announce next week.

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Uncovered: How America's Health Care System Fails Young People 11/18/2009

This report explores the under-appreciated problems facing American youth in our health care system. It examines the status quo, looking particularly at the coverage crisis affecting young people, the consequences a lack of quality coverage can impose on their lives, and the inadequacy of the school-based policies many universities offer their students.

Greasing the Wheels: The Crossroads of Campaign Money and Transportation Policy 11/12/2009

As Congress prepares a new multi-year, multibillion dollar transportation bill, U.S. PIRG explores the intersection of money and politics and recent transportation funding decisions.

Greasing the Wheels: The Crossroads of Campaign Money and Transportation Policy 11/12/2009

As Congress prepares a new multi-year, multibillion dollar transportation bill, U.S. PIRG explores the intersection of money and politics and recent transportation funding decisions.

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For more information on U.S. PIRG news releases, please contact the advocate listed on the release.

For more information on federal issues
or on U.S. PIRG in general, contact

Jane Regan, Communications Director

E-mail: jregan@pirg.org
Or call: (202) 546-9707 or (917) 509-4575 

For more information on state-level issues, state trends and the state PIRGs, contact

Gynnie Robnett, Deputy Field Director

E-mail: vjrobnett@pirg.org
Or call: (202) 546-9707, ext. 320 or (202) 461-3824

 



 

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