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June 27, 2008 |
Comments on proposed rule to curb unfair overdraft practices CU comments on the provisions in the proposed rule dealing with overdraft fees |
| Gas consumers to get relief on debit card holds VISA announces plan to reduce debit holds at the pump; CU calls on MasterCard to do the same |
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June 26, 2008 |
Cover America Tour stops in Nashville Tour teams up with TN Health Care Campaign to highlight how Americans are struggling with high health care costs |
June 25, 2008 |
Consumer groups testify in House to protect social security benefits from predatory lending In the past few years this has become one of the most alarming and frequent reasons for emergency requests for assistance to legal services lawyers. |
June 24, 2008 |
CU comments in support of Medicare nonpayment rules for hospital infections Consumers Union applauds CMS for significantly expanding the list of hospital-acquired conditions for which Medicare will not reimburse health care providers. |
| Consumers Union Statement of Support for CA SB 1058 (Alquist) SB 1058 gives the public essential hospital safety information, including hospital infection rates. |
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June 23, 2008 |
CU comments in favor of NJ hospital infection reporting regulations Consumers Union supports the adoption of these regulations with modifications as discussed in these comments. |
June 20, 2008 |
CU calls for protections in contactless cards and pay by cell phone Consumer groups describe to the FTC the need for consumer protections in emerging “contactless” payments methods. |
June 19, 2008 |
Medicare considers expanding nonpayment rules New rules aim to improve care by restricting payments to hospitals that harm patients |
June 13, 2008 |
CU's guide to security freeze protection When a security freeze is in place, an identity thief cannot open a new account because the potential creditor or seller of services will not be able to check the credit file. |
| Alaska governor signs strong new ID theft law New law includes toughest restrictions on collection and sale of Social Security numbers in the U.S. |
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June 12, 2008 |
Fact sheet for Direct Express cards The Direct Express card looks like a bank debit card that allows you to access your Social Security and Supplemental Security Income. |
| Increased inspections needed for produce The FDA needs to be more effective in enforcing food safety standards. |
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| Cover America Tour reaches Pittsburgh News conference highlights report that most states don't protect consumers who buy their own health insurance |
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| CU urges USDA to allow private testing for mad cow disease Using the rapid test kits that USDA itself uses is an essential approach to resolving the current crisis in Korea over importing US beef. |
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June 10, 2008 |
Opposition to mad cow testing is anti-consumer CU calls on the USDA to test slaughtered cows for mad cow disease |
June 03, 2008 |
Groups angered by inaction on CO-treated meat A national survey indicates consumer opposition to coloring meat with carbon monoxide. |
| Cover America Tour comes to Portsmouth, NH Senators Fuller Clark & Hassan & Rep. Grassie welcome road tour to highlight problems getting health care |
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