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May 29, 2003	Auto Rates Should Be Based on How You Drive, Not Where You Live CU urges California Insurance Commissioner to bar auto insurance rates based mostly on zip codes
	CU Issues Advocacy Guide for Consumers "Getting Action: How To Petition Government and Get Results"
May 27, 2003	Mad Cow Disease: Canada's Problem -- and America's Printed in the NY Times: CU calls on the government to exercise much greater vigilance to prevent the emergence of mad cow disease
May 22, 2003	The A B C's of buying a mobile home Consumers looking to purchase a manufactured home will have a new valuable resource at their fingertips on issues ranging from sales practices to financing
May 21, 2003	CU Launches Campaign to Overturn FCC Rule Changes CU has launched a campaign to help marshal the diverse interests across the political spectrum who want to make sure that localism, diversity and competition are preserved.
May 20, 2003	CU Statement On Mad Cow Disease Found In Canada CU commends the government for its fast-action in stopping imports of Canadian beef in light of the discovery of a case of mad cow disease in Alberta.
May 19, 2003	CFA Letter to the SEC Urging an Investigation into Accounting Abuses Some in the accounting profession are attempting to undermine SEC rules requiring audit committees to pre-approve non-audit services.
May 13, 2003	CU Criticizes Bush WTO Challenge on Bioengineered Food The Bush Administration's challenge in the WTO is a challenge to every consumer's basic right to know and to be assured of safety
May 11, 2003	Wireless Safety Cell phones and safety are making news--none of it good for consumers.
	Wireless Shopping Shopping for wireless phone service could be easier than it is.
May 10, 2003	Did long-distance "slamming" get easier? "Slamming" -- having your long-distance service switched to a different company without your consent -- remains a crime.
May 09, 2003	NewsCorp/Direct TV Deal Threatens Competition Deal could lead to higher prices for consumers
May 04, 2003	Identity Theft: Action and Prevention for Consumers If you have been a victim of identity theft, there are government and nonprofit resources to help you.
May 03, 2003	CU Comments to NHTSA Regarding Motor Vehicle Safety - Event Data Recorders CU believes that the installation of EDRs in motor vehicles provides enormous potential for increasing road safety.

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