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August 31, 2010
CU comments to FDA on the use of medically important antimicrobial drugs in food-producing animals
CU has concerns regarding regarding FDA’s approach to this problem.
August 24, 2010
Mobile payments could leave consumers at risk
CU calls on regulators to require mobile payment providers to abide by strong consumer protections
August 23, 2010
Egg recall grows; CU calls for action on food safety
The contamination of eggs underlines the urgent need for improvements in the way FDA regulates food safety
August 17, 2010
New credit card & gift card rules begin August 22
New regulations will help limit credit card and gift card fees and require banks to re-evaluate interest rate hikes
August 12, 2010
Consumers get overdraft protections on August 15
Banks won't be able to charge overdraft fees unless consumers give permission
August 11, 2010
CU Testimony to the CPSC on “Agenda and Priorities FY 2012”
Presented by Ami Gadhia on behalf of CU, Kids In Danger and CFA
August 10, 2010
CU Statement on Verizon-Google Proposal
CU & CFA express concerns about a proposed arrangement by Verizon & Google to handle web traffic
Feds propose end to checks for benefit recipients
CU urges Feds to let consumers continue receiving benefits by check and to improve electronic payment options
August 05, 2010
FDA letter regarding meeting with consumer groups to discuss gulf coast seafood safety
FDA and NOAA have begun re-opening Gulf waters to commercial fishing
August 02, 2010
National hospital infection reporting regs announced
Hospitals that report rates will receive higher Medicare payments; soon payments will be tied to performance