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November 30, 2009	CR: Two-thirds of chickens tested harbor bacteria Consumers shouldn’t have to play roulette with poultry
November 20, 2009	Fed urged to stop new credit card tricks CU calls on Fed to strengthen proposed regulations to protect consumers from new abusive practices
November 19, 2009	Consumer Perspective on Foreclosure Mediation CU testimony on the state of foreclosure, progress and solutions
November 17, 2009	Senate Health to consider food safety bill CU urges Congress to pass legislation this year
November 12, 2009	Fed issues new overdraft rules for banks New regulations require customer opt-in for overdraft loans but more protections are needed for consumers
November 11, 2009	Senator Dodd introduces financial reforms Bill creates a Consumer Financial Protection Agency and preserves states' role to protect consumers
November 09, 2009	CR: Medicare Drug Plans - Shop around Medicare has announced the new Medicare drug plan costs for 2010
November 06, 2009	Industry reacts to Consumer Reports' BPA report CR’s article on BPA in canned food drew widespread interest after it was published this past week
November 05, 2009	CU letter to Senator Boxer regarding S. 1733 November 5, 2009 - S. 1733 provides important consumer protections
November 04, 2009	House vote moves up date for credit card reforms Consumers with good credit have seen their rates double as credit card companies sneak in one last rate hike
November 02, 2009	CR tests find wide range of BPA in canned foods FDA’s safety standards for BPA inadequate and out of date
	House reform bill helps solve health care crisis CU backs bill for consumer protections, efforts to make coverage affordable and secure

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