Consumers Union - All Articles http://www.consumersunion.org/ The Web site of Consumers Union en-us 2010-02-03T14:33:37-05:00 CU raises concerns about NBC-Comcast http://www.consumersunion.org/pub/core_telecom_and_utilities/015748.html This merged giant is likely to result in higher cable and internet rates and fewer choices for consumers

]]> Core_Telecom_and_Utilities 2010-02-03T14:33:37-05:00 Many hospitals failing to reduce infection rates http://www.consumersunion.org/pub/core_health_care/015730.html Consumer Reports Health Ratings Center provides patients with easy access to bloodstream infection rates

]]> Core_Health_Care 2010-02-02T14:16:32-05:00 Packaged salad can contain high levels of bacteria http://www.consumersunion.org/pub/core_food_safety/015723.html CU urges FDA to set performance standards for greens

]]> Core_Food_Safety 2010-02-01T18:26:52-05:00 CU testimony in support in banning BPA in child care articles and toys http://www.consumersunion.org/pub/core_product_safety/015722.html The chemical has potential links to an array of human health problems

]]> Core_Product_Safety 2010-02-01T18:02:07-05:00 FCC inquiry into early termination fees praised http://www.consumersunion.org/pub/core_telecom_and_utilities/015704.html Wireless carriers have been using early termination fees to limit consumer choice and punish subscribers

]]> Core_Telecom_and_Utilities 2010-01-26T16:35:18-05:00 CU offers debt-strapped consumers advice http://www.consumersunion.org/pub/core_financial_services/015701.html As the holiday bills come due, many families are struggling with their finances and looking for help

]]> Core_Financial_Services 2010-01-26T14:31:45-05:00 CU applauds proposal on new limits for big banks http://www.consumersunion.org/pub/core_financial_services/015662.html The White House proposal aims to prevent banks from becoming so big that they put the economy at risk

]]> Core_Financial_Services 2010-01-21T15:54:36-05:00 CU urges open internet, transparency http://www.consumersunion.org/pub/core_telecom_and_utilities/015651.html The networks that deliver the Internet should treat all web sites and applications equally

]]> Core_Telecom_and_Utilities 2010-01-19T17:02:42-05:00 CU disappointed with FDA's action on BPA http://www.consumersunion.org/pub/core_product_safety/015648.html There is enough scientific evidence to date to warrant a ban on BPA in food contact products now

]]> Core_Product_Safety 2010-01-15T17:31:24-05:00 CU urges Congress to support CFPA http://www.consumersunion.org/pub/core_financial_services/015635.html In light of recent reports of executive compensation for banks, CU renewed its call for support

]]> Core_Financial_Services 2010-01-15T12:14:28-05:00 Salmonella victims press lawmakers to keep promise of reform http://www.consumersunion.org/pub/core_food_safety/015627.html Congress has yet to pass food-safety legislation

]]> Core_Food_Safety 2010-01-14T18:39:28-05:00 Fed issues final credit card regulations http://www.consumersunion.org/pub/core_financial_services/015601.html Consumers get sweeping new credit card protections starting February 22

]]> Core_Financial_Services 2010-01-12T17:48:17-05:00 Rebate cards come with fees & other gotchas http://www.consumersunion.org/pub/core_financial_services/015593.html Consumers Union offers tips to consumers on getting the most from rebate cards

]]> Core_Financial_Services 2010-01-12T09:10:11-05:00 Internet pricing changes could have serious economic effects http://www.consumersunion.org/pub/core_telecom_and_utilities/015580.html New pricing policies may have profound consequences for the shape of tomorrow’s Web.

]]> Core_Telecom_and_Utilities 2010-01-07T13:34:27-05:00 Comcast/NBC Merger: CU urges investigation http://www.consumersunion.org/pub/core_telecom_and_utilities/015579.html The merger will result in less competition, higher consumer costs and fewer content choices.


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