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 |
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CU Issues Advocacy Guide for Consumers
"Getting Action: How To Petition Government and Get Results" is available as a free download or a printed publication |
May 27, 2003 |
Mad Cow Disease: Canada's Problem -- and America's
Consumers Union calls on the US government to exercise much greater vigilance to prevent the emergence of mad cow disease in the United States in light of the discovery of a case of this brain-wasting disease in Canada.
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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, and plumbing to warranties as a result of Consumers Union's new "Tips on Mobile Homes," now available online. |
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 |
Consumers Union Michael Hansen's Statement On Mad Cow Disease Found In Canada
Consumers Union commends the U.S. 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
Letter to the Chair of the SEC drawing attention to some in the accounting profession 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 |
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Consumers Union Criticizes Bush WTO Challenge On Bioengineered Food
Polls show that U.S. and European consumers want the same thing-a strict system of safety testing before these products are put on the market, and clear labeling. |
May 12, 2003 |
Póngase en Forma para el Verano con Consumer Reports
La edición de junio le trae evaluaciones de bicicletas, máquinas de correr, monitores del corazón y barras energéticas |
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Guía para un Corazón Saludable de la Unión de Consumidores
Un programa de 12 pasos para prevenir enfermedades del corazón y expandir su vida |
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Consumer Reports Clasifica al Subaru Forester Como Mejor SUV Pequeño
El Forester supera en puntuación al Toyota RAV4, el cual fue seleccionado anteriormente como el mejor |
May 11, 2003 |
How To Complain About Your Wireless Service
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Wireless Safety
Cell phones and safety are making news--none of it good for consumers. |
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Wireless Shopping
Shopping for wireless phone service could be easier than it is. You can easily check out the calories per serving on food labels, and the costs of one particular credit card versus another--if only it were that easy with cell phones. |
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. What can you do? |
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 |
Comments of CU to NHTSA Regarding Motor Vehicle Safety - Event Data Recorders
Download the pdf here |
May 01, 2003 |
En la Primera Evaluación sobre Parques de Diversiones Hecha por Consumer Reports (CR) los Parques de Orlando Seaworld y Epcot se Llevaron las Mejores Puntuaciones
La edición de Junio de CR ofrece a los visitantes de parques cómo obtener el máximo de sus viajes |