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April 24, 2003	Study finds purchase of hearing aids a frustrating experience Trial periods, refunds and release of audiograms among trouble spots
April 20, 2003	Court Slams Consumer Protections Should a guest, babysitter, or child answering the phone be able to give authorization for a change in your long-distance service?
April 15, 2003	Senate Passes Bill Shifting Health Coverage Costs from Employers to Consumers The measure shifts the costs of current "mandated benefits" in employer sponsored health insurance plans from employers and insurance companies to consumers:
April 10, 2003	Two Important Developments in Debate Over the FCC's Media Ownership Review Bipartisan group of key Senators ask FCC for full disclosure before revising media rules.
April 09, 2003	Letter to House opposing the Energy Polciy Act of 2003 The bill tramples on states rights by creating new federal transmission siting authority
	CU: House Energy Bill is Anti-Consumer The House begins consideration of a controversial energy bill which is considered a failure on many fronts.
April 08, 2003	CU Testimony On the Check Clearing for the 21st Century Act Before the House If this legislation is enacted into law, it would have a significant impact on an estimated 45 million consumers who receive their original paper checks in the mail every month
April 02, 2003	CU Letter to Senate Opposing The Class Action Fairness Act Senate opposition letter to the Senate opposing the Class Action Fairness Act

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