Consumers Union http://www.consumersunion.org/ The Web site of Consumers Union en Copyright 2012 Tue, 08 May 2012 12:33:30 -0500 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/?v=3.2 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss CU urges Senate to pass student loan rate cap extension Student loans are necessary in order for most students and families to attend college at all

]]> http://www.consumersunion.org/pub/core_financial_services/018412.html http://www.consumersunion.org/pub/core_financial_services/018412.html Core_Financial_Services Tue, 08 May 2012 12:33:30 -0500 CU launches "bill shock" web page on CRO Site provides information from FCC on carriers' compliance, consumer tips

]]> http://www.consumersunion.org/pub/core_telecom_and_utilities/018410.html http://www.consumersunion.org/pub/core_telecom_and_utilities/018410.html Core_Telecom_and_Utilities Fri, 04 May 2012 15:07:02 -0500 Petition launched about Facebook privacy concerns CU urges Facebook to provide users with better privacy tools and information about what is collected

]]> http://www.consumersunion.org/pub/core_telecom_and_utilities/018409.html http://www.consumersunion.org/pub/core_telecom_and_utilities/018409.html Core_Telecom_and_Utilities Thu, 03 May 2012 15:26:49 -0500 FL insurers to owe consumers millions in rebates A analysis found that Florida's top health insurers are expecting to refund consumers millions this summer

]]> http://www.consumersunion.org/pub/core_health_care/018411.html http://www.consumersunion.org/pub/core_health_care/018411.html Core_Health_Care Thu, 03 May 2012 15:12:06 -0500 CU cites risks in "l-type" strain of mad cow disease Urges USDA to conduct thorough investigation of California case

]]> http://www.consumersunion.org/pub/core_food_safety/018405.html http://www.consumersunion.org/pub/core_food_safety/018405.html Core_Food_Safety Tue, 01 May 2012 12:36:47 -0500 Medical device oversight bill faces key Senate vote Bill includes important improvements over current law but lacks critical patient safety protections

]]> http://www.consumersunion.org/pub/core_health_care/018403.html http://www.consumersunion.org/pub/core_health_care/018403.html Core_Health_Care Wed, 25 Apr 2012 10:00:30 -0500 Consumers Union statement on BSE positive cow CU is seriously concerned by the announcement of a new case of mad cow disease in a cow from California

]]> http://www.consumersunion.org/pub/core_food_safety/018402.html http://www.consumersunion.org/pub/core_food_safety/018402.html Core_Food_Safety Tue, 24 Apr 2012 20:49:42 -0500 CU: Student loan rate cap should be extended Interest rates on subsidized Stafford student loans set to double in July unless Congress acts

]]> http://www.consumersunion.org/pub/core_financial_services/018401.html http://www.consumersunion.org/pub/core_financial_services/018401.html Core_Financial_Services Tue, 24 Apr 2012 11:00:29 -0500 FCC launches new consumer tool to curb bill shock This is an important step in fighting the anxiety consumers feel after receiving an unexpectedly large bill

]]> http://www.consumersunion.org/pub/core_telecom_and_utilities/018400.html http://www.consumersunion.org/pub/core_telecom_and_utilities/018400.html Core_Telecom_and_Utilities Fri, 20 Apr 2012 15:20:06 -0500 Groups call for cramming protections for wireless Technology should continue to flourish and grow, but not at the hefty expense of consumers

]]> http://www.consumersunion.org/pub/core_telecom_and_utilities/018399.html http://www.consumersunion.org/pub/core_telecom_and_utilities/018399.html Core_Telecom_and_Utilities Fri, 20 Apr 2012 15:14:41 -0500 Ethanol liability bill puts consumers at risk Consumers will be on the hook for any product damage caused by E15: a blend of gasoline and ethanol

]]> http://www.consumersunion.org/pub/core_other_issues/018398.html http://www.consumersunion.org/pub/core_other_issues/018398.html Core_Other_Issues Fri, 20 Apr 2012 15:05:22 -0500 OMB should let new food safety rules move forward CU says recent salad greens recall highlights the need for action

]]> http://www.consumersunion.org/pub/core_food_safety/018397.html http://www.consumersunion.org/pub/core_food_safety/018397.html Core_Food_Safety Thu, 19 Apr 2012 16:15:20 -0500 Medical device bills leave patients at risk Medical device bills missing critical protections; face key House and Senate Committee votes next week.

]]> http://www.consumersunion.org/pub/core_health_care/018396.html http://www.consumersunion.org/pub/core_health_care/018396.html Core_Health_Care Thu, 19 Apr 2012 12:17:13 -0500 Colleges should not use federal funds for marketing CU backs Senate bill prohibiting colleges from using federal dollars for advertising, marketing, recruiting

]]> http://www.consumersunion.org/pub/core_financial_services/018395.html http://www.consumersunion.org/pub/core_financial_services/018395.html Core_Financial_Services Wed, 18 Apr 2012 16:09:12 -0500 California bills target foreclosure abuses CU supports bills to ensure homeowners are treated fairly and stand a better chance of keeping their homes

]]> http://www.consumersunion.org/pub/core_financial_services/018394.html http://www.consumersunion.org/pub/core_financial_services/018394.html Core_Financial_Services Fri, 13 Apr 2012 06:33:47 -0500