 Consumers
Union kicks off "EscapeCellHell.org"
Campaign (Oct. 2003). Consumers
ask Congress to enforce their right to keep cell
phone numbers. Click here
for the full story»
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 Proposed
law hides patient safety, hospital infection data
from public view (Oct. 2003). Consumers
Union is asking Senators to halt the rapid advance
of a bill that could make it nearly impossible
for consumers to compare the quality of care provided
by doctors and hospitals, as well as keep hospital
infection rates from becoming public.
Click here for the full story»
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 Senate
Banking Committee Fails to Protect Consumers'
Financial Privacy (Oct.
2003). The Senate Banking Committee approved
a bill that does nothing to prevent consumers’
personal information from being spread among thousands
of affiliated financial institutions, leaving
them vulnerable to identity theft, unwanted marketing,
discrimination and fraud.
Click here for the full story»
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 Consumers
Union Cautions Deregulation Proponents on Exploiting
Largest Blackout in U.S. History (Aug.
2003). Click here for the
full story»
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 Consumers
Union Urges California Public Utilities Commission to
End "Cell Hell" for Consumers (July
2003). Click here for the full
story»
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 CU
Behind Creation of New Patient Advocate Office (July
2003). Click here
for the full story»
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 Study:
Payday lenders continue to ignore state laws related
to fees and protections (July 2003). Click
here for the full story»
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 New
Law to Help Combat Identity Theft (June 2003).
Privacy Rights Coalition Hails Measure as Critical First
Step Click here for the full
story»
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 What
the governor isn't telling us (June 2003).
A recap of the 2003 legislative session in Texas gives
lawmakers a grade of "D" in their efforts
to improve the lives of consumers. By Reggie James,
director of CU's Southwest Regional Office. Click
here for the full story»
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 Consumers
Union has asked Gov. Rick Perry to veto HB 1380, a bill
that allows lenders to raise the cost of borrowing to
Texas consumers on high cost loans. Click
here to read the veto request letter to Gov. Perry.
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