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.
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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
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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
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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 |
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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
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