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Consumer Protection
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Aviation Consumer Protection Division 
 This organization receives formal complaints from consumers on issues relating to air travel and "provides guidance to the industry and members of the public." Includes complaint procedures, travel tips, selected news, and monthly consumer reports that discuss flight delays, mishandled baggage, oversales, and consumer complaints. Some information available in several languages and Braille. From the Office of Aviation Enforcement and Proceedings of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). http://airconsumer.ost.dot.gov/ Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Finance, Transportation Last updated Jun 2, 2006 Bankruptcy
Provides an overview of U.S. bankruptcy laws and procedures and explains the differences between Chapter 7 (liquidation) and Chapter 11, 12, and 13 (reorganization) bankruptcy filings. Features a FAQ, glossary, comparison charts, and related resources. Also includes updates on bankruptcy legislation. From Nolo, a California publisher of legal self-help books. http://www.nolo.com/resource.cfm/catID/462A9501-9B21-4E09-A08C5A7B8AF51A79/213/161/ Topics: Business & Consumer Law, California: Business, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Money Last updated Mar 15, 2005 Better Business Bureau (BBB): Work-at-Home Schemes
This site provides descriptions of common work-at-home scams and typical advertisements for these scams. Types of scams include assembly work at home, chain letters, envelope stuffing, multi-level marketing, online business, and processing medical insurance claims. Includes tips for avoiding fraud, signs of work-at-home scammers, and tips about what to do if you become a victim of a work-at-home scheme. From the Better Business Bureau (BBB). http://www.bbb.org/Alerts/article.asp?ID=436 Topics: Business & Consumer Law, Consumer Research & Advocacy Last updated Nov 15, 2006 Big Changes in Bankruptcy Law Coming in October 2005
Article about the bankruptcy law signed in April 2005. Provides information about arguments for and against the new law, a summary of changes relating to Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcies, and links to information about who files for bankruptcy and to related sites and information. From Nolo, a California publisher of legal self-help books. http://www.nolo.com/article.cfm/catId/462A9501-9B21-4E09-A08C5A7B8AF51A79/objectId/B0B66870-4C52-4303-919B10B9611D3EF9/213/161/ART Topics: Business & Consumer Law, California: Business, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Finance, Investing, Money Last updated Aug 22, 2005 California Department of Consumer Affairs: Bureau of Automotive Repair
"The Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR)... registers and regulates approximately 41,000 California automotive repair facilities, and licenses smog check, lamp and brake inspection stations." The site includes driving safety tips, advice about selecting repair shops, databases for investigating "license status and possible disciplinary action history" of repair and smog check shops, and information about the repair assistance program that provides financial help for smog checks for cars owned by low-income drivers. http://www.bar.ca.gov/ Topics: Automobiles, California: Business, California: Transportation, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Finance Last updated Mar 1, 2009 CARS: Consumers for Auto Reliability and Safety
This site's focus is on "working to save lives, prevent injuries, and protect consumers from auto-related fraud and abuse." It provides a summary of recent safety legislation, links to government and consumer sources for researching vehicle reliability before purchasing, tips on how to avoid buying a known lemon, and past issues of the California Auto Lemon Index. Note: some portions of the site have not been updated since 2000, but overall the information is current. http://www.carconsumers.com/ Topics: Automobiles, Business & Consumer Law, California: Business, California: Health, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Finance, Industries, Medical Treatments & Devices Last updated Oct 15, 2002 CASPIAN: Consumers Against Supermarket Privacy Invasion and Numbering
An organization staunchly opposed to supermarket "loyalty" or frequent shopper cards, contending that stores benefit from them more than consumers do. In addition to its own editorials and action alerts, the consumer group compiles Web links and articles from other media sources. A supermarket list details the shopper registration and monitoring practices of chain and independent grocery stores, and notes ownership (conglomerate and subsidiary) information. http://www.nocards.org/ Topics: Constitutional Law & Civil Liberties, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Finance, Nonfiction by Genre, Technology Last updated Apr 16, 2003 The Clark Howard Show
Website for the advice service and radio program. Find advice on such topics as travel, cars, student loans, landlords, telephone service, and more. Includes examples of how to write a letter of complaint. Clark Howard, "America's consumer champion," is a regular on CNN's DayBreak, and is based in Atlanta. http://clarkhoward.com/ Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Finance Last updated Oct 29, 2007 Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC): International Activities
"More than one-third of all consumer products under the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's (CPSC) jurisdiction are imported; however, two-thirds of recent recalls involve imports." This site provides material for foreign manufacturers about CPSC standards for regulated products (such as toys), a handbook for manufacturing safer consumer products (in English and Chinese), cooperative agreements with foreign counterparts, and details about dealings and agreements between the CPSC and its Chinese counterpart. http://www.cpsc.gov/businfo/intl/ Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy Last updated Sep 24, 2007 Consumer Protection
From the Bureau of Consumer Protection of the Federal Trade Commission, (FTC), this site is designed to protect consumers from unfair practices. To this end, it provides many helpful guides, tips, alerts, and warnings on a variety of issues, ranging from advertising to tobacco. It is possible to search this site for your particular topic. Some articles are in Spanish. All articles include an address to write to for more help and information. http://www.ftc.gov/ftc/consumer.htm Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Drugs & Medications by Type, Finance Last updated Aug 26, 2002 Consumer Reports Blogs: Tightwad Tod
In this blog feature, launched in October 2008 in response to the U.S. economic downturn, a longtime Consumer Reports researcher and writer will be "posting on the news that affects your pocketbook, sniffing around for great buys, challenging offers that sound too good to be true, and heaping shame on the scams and ripoff artists that abound out there." Part of the Consumer Reports Money blog. http://blogs.consumerreports.org/money/tightwad_tod/ Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy Last updated Nov 18, 2008 Consumer Reports WebWatch
The purpose of this site is to "investigate, inform, and improve the quality of information published on the World Wide Web." Areas include travel, health, books, pet supplies, banking, electronics, gardening, and much more. A grant-funded project of Consumers Union, publisher of Consumer Reports. http://www.consumerwebwatch.org/ Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Finance, Internet, Web Design and Management Last updated Dec 12, 2006 Consumer Reports: Blogs
Blogs from this Consumer Reports website cover cars, electronics, home and garden, safety, money and shopping, health, and babies and kids. Includes an option to subscribe to all or specific blogs. From the publishers of Consumer Reports magazine. http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/our-blogs/ Topics: Blogs & Podcasts by Subject, Consumer Research & Advocacy Last updated Jul 29, 2008 Consumer Reports: Gas Grills
This 2008 report on gas grills features an overview of findings (including a safety warning about one specific grill), buying advice, grill features, common grilling mistakes, tips for caring for your grill, recipes, and an overview of basic grill types. The recipes section has tips on determining how hot your grill is and tips for cooking steak. Note: Full recommendations and ratings only available with a paid subscription. From Consumer Reports. http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/home-garden/lawn-garden/outdoor-living/gas-grills/grills/gas-grills/overview/gas-grills-ov.htm Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Recipes & Food Preparation Last updated Jun 4, 2008 Consumers - California Attorney General
The Consumer Information section covers dozens of topics, from bad checks to lemon law to work-at-home schemes. Also, all about filing consumer complaints, including an online form. http://caag.state.ca.us/consumers/ Topics: California: Business, California: Law, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Finance Last updated May 29, 2005 Consumers International
Website for this "global federation of consumer organisations dedicated to the protection and promotion of consumer's rights worldwide through empowering national consumer groups and campaigning at the international level." Features industry and regional reports, policy recommendations, and other material about consumer topics such as corporate social responsibility, food safety, World Consumer Rights Day (in March), and international standards. Some materials available in Spanish. http://www.consumersinternational.org/ Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy Last updated Mar 14, 2007 Consumers Union
This site "provides informative and educational materials developed by Consumers Union's advocacy offices on a variety of consumer issues, including health care, financial services, food safety, product safety, and more." It also offers tips, current press releases, and materials in Spanish. Searchable. Companion site to their Consumer Reports Online . http://www.consumersunion.org/ Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Finance, Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated Jul 19, 2002 Court Reporters Board of California
The organization exists to provide "users of the judicial system access, consumer education, and consumer protection through quality assurance in the qualifications, performance, and ethical behavior of court reporters." The site features a database for license verification, schools in California, and examination schedules and statistics. http://www.courtreportersboard.ca.gov/ Topics: California: Business, California: Jobs and Work, California: Law, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Jobs & Work, Judicial Process Last updated Aug 22, 2004 Debt Collection Practices: When Hardball Tactics Go Too Far
Fact sheet for consumers that "explains the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) and other laws that apply to debt collectors." Includes "information about how to stop calls from collectors ... to dispute a collection action ... your right to privacy, and how debt collection efforts may affect your job, your credit report, even information in your medical files." Includes links to related sites. From the Privacy Rights Clearinghouse. http://www.privacyrights.org/fs/fs27-debtcoll.htm Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Finance Last updated Jul 10, 2006 Fair Debt Collection
Questions and answers for consumers about the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, which "requires that debt collectors treat you fairly and prohibits certain methods of debt collection." Discusses what debts are covered, how and at what times a debt collector may contact you, what types of debt collection practices are prohibited (such as threats of violence), and how to report a debt collector for an alleged violation. From the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/credit/cre18.shtm Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Finance Last updated Nov 14, 2008 The Federal Reserve Board: Check Clearing for the 21st Century Act
This act, also known as "Check 21," is a "federal law that is designed to enable banks to handle more checks electronically, which should make check processing faster and more efficient." Its effective date is October 28, 2004. This site provides the text of the legislation and regulations, and questions and answers about the purpose of the act, check substitutes, original checks, and related consumer protection issues. From the Federal Reserve Board (FRB). http://www.federalreserve.gov/paymentsystems/truncation/ Topics: Business & Consumer Law, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Finance, Internet, Money Last updated Oct 14, 2004 Federal Services for Constituents Available in Foreign Languages: Selected Sources
This March 2003 Congressional Research Report "is a directory of sources on various federal constituent services available in foreign languages, to assist congressional offices in serving non-English speaking constituents." Organized by topics such as employment, consumer protection, health issues, housing, immigration, taxes, and voting. Opens directly into a PDF document. http://www.thememoryhole.org/crs/RL31731.pdf Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Education, Federal (U.S.) Government Last updated May 23, 2004 Federal Trade Commission: Work-at-Home Schemes
Fact sheet for consumers about possible deceptions in advertisements for opportunities to work from home. Discusses classic work-at-home schemes, such as medical billing, stuffing envelopes, and assembly or craft work. Includes questions to ask a work-at-home promoter and where to complain if you believe a program may not be legitimate. From the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/invest/inv14.shtm Topics: Business & Consumer Law, Consumer Research & Advocacy Last updated Feb 3, 2008 Find-It! Consumer
This site contains two searchable sources of consumer information: USConsumerInfo (covers sites created by the Federal government and national nonprofit groups) and WAConsumer (covers sites maintained by Washington state government agencies and local nonprofit groups). Between them, they have information from 100 consumer protection and public safety websites. Search by keywords or browse selected topics of interest and top searches of the week. From the collaborative effort of Washington state organization sponsors and the Washington State Library. http://finditconsumer.wa.gov/ Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Finance, Washington State: Business, Washington State: Librarianship Last updated Jul 10, 2006 FINRA: The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority
"Created in July 2007 through the consolidation of NASD and the member regulation, enforcement and arbitration functions of the New York Stock Exchange, FINRA is dedicated to investor protection and market integrity." The site includes investor alerts, a complaint center, a background-check tool for investigating brokers and securities firms, and professional continuing education resources and compliance tools. http://www.finra.org/ Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Finance, Investing Last updated May 11, 2009 FTC Consumer Complaint Form
Use this official form to submit a complaint to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Bureau of Consumer Protection about a particular company or organization, media violence, or unsolicited commercial e-mail (spam). Includes links to complaint forms for online transactions involving other countries and for the National Do Not Call Registry, and to the form for filing an identity theft report. https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/ Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Crime, Finance Last updated Jan 13, 2009 Greenlining Institute
This California organization is dedicated to policy research and advocacy to improve the "quality of life for low-income and minority communities" by focusing upon leadership, investment, development, campaign finance reform, health, and consumer protection. Visitors to this site may find annual reports and policy recommendations. There is also information about their leadership academy and other programs. http://www.greenlining.org/ Topics: California: Business, California: Education, California: Home & Housing, California: Society & Social Issues, Communities & Groups, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Education Last updated Jun 11, 2002 Heart Attack Entrées With Side Orders of Stroke
Press release and full text of a May 2009 report on "[u]nsafe levels of sodium chloride, or salt, in chain restaurant meals [which may] increase one's chance of developing hypertension, heart attacks, strokes, and kidney disease." The study "examined 17 chains and found that 85 out of 102 meals had more than a day's worth of sodium, and some had more than four days' worth." From the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI). http://www.cspinet.org/new/200905111.html Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Herbs, Spices, Condiments, and Flavorings Last updated May 20, 2009 Identity Theft
Learn how identity thieves work, how to minimize your risk, what to do if you are a victim, how to file a complaint, applicable federal and state laws, examples of recent cases and scams, and links to additional sites, publications, reports, and testimony. From the Federal Trade Commission. http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/microsites/idtheft// Topics: Business & Consumer Law, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Corruption & Fraud, Crime, Finance Last updated Aug 24, 2008 Identity Theft Resources
Fact sheets provide basic information about the growing problem of identity theft: what to do if this happens, and how to help prevent it. Find direct links to credit reporting agencies, such as Equifax, Experian (formerly TRW), Trans Union and a list of other places to report problems with checking accounts. Includes examples of cases, and links to further resources. http://www.privacyrights.org/identity.htm Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Corruption & Fraud, Crime, Finance Last updated Sep 2, 2004 The Keys to Hiring a Reputable Locksmith
This consumer alert provides tips for finding a locksmith, particularly in emergency situations when you are locked out of your car or home. Some of the tips include verifying that a locksmith is local, asking for the legal name of a business, getting an estimate, asking for identification, and getting an itemized invoice. From the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/alerts/alt032.shtm Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy Last updated Aug 5, 2008 Lemon Car Page
Information about automotive Lemon Laws including specific codes and strategies for making a lemon law claim. http://www.defect.com/ Topics: Automobiles, Business & Consumer Law, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Finance, Industries Last updated May 14, 2002 Lemon Law Information and Sites
A directory of state-by-state motor vehicle warranty, or "lemon," laws. http://www.123car.com/lemon/lemonbystate.html Topics: Automobiles, Business & Consumer Law, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Finance, Industries Last updated May 16, 2005 LibraryLaw Blog: How Does California's New Anti-spyware Law Affect Libraries
Brief information about the Consumer Protection Against Computer Spyware Act that went into effect in California on January 1, 2005. Includes a link to the text and to objections to the law raised by privacy advocates. From librarian and lawyer Mary Minow. http://blog.librarylaw.com/librarylaw/2005/01/the_consumer_pr.html Topics: Blogs & Podcasts by Subject, California: Business, California: Libraries, California: Libraries & Archives by Type, California: Technology, Computers, Computers, Constitutional Law & Civil Liberties, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Librarianship Last updated Jan 12, 2005 National Consumer Law Center (NCLC)
This organization provides information on the legal problems commonly faced by low income consumers, including surviving debt, credit, mortgages, foreclosure, utility payments, scams, and more. http://www.consumerlaw.org/ Topics: Business & Consumer Law, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Finance Last updated Nov 18, 2002 National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW)
NCPW highlights consumer protection and education efforts around the country. This site provides links to "information from federal, state, and local government agencies, and national consumer advocacy organizations" on the topics of consumers, business information, and international organizations. Also includes links to previous NCPW websites back to 1999. In English and Spanish. From consumer.gov, the "source for consumer information from the federal government." http://www.consumer.gov/ncpw/ Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy Last updated Jan 31, 2007 National Do Not Call Registry
Use this site to register your personal home and cell phone numbers to potentially avoid most telemarketers. Depending on the outcome of a court case, these telemarkets will no longer be able to call you if your phone number is on this list. Also verify your registration, change it, or file a complaint about failure to honor this registry. Some material available in Spanish. From the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). http://www.donotcall.gov/ Topics: Advertising & Marketing, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Finance Last updated Oct 14, 2005 New Bankruptcy Law
"This special section of the Bankruptcy & Debt topic in FindLaw for the Public contains information on The Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005. This law represents a major reform of the US bankruptcy system. The majority of changes instituted by this new law will not go into effect until October 17, 2005." Provides a FAQ, checklist of key changes, reasons for the reforms, and links to legislative resources. http://bankruptcy.findlaw.com/new-bankruptcy-law/ Topics: Business & Consumer Law, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Money Last updated Aug 22, 2005 Protecting Personal Information: A Guide for Business
This guide to protecting personal data on customers and company employees focuses on five key principles: "take stock," "scale down," "lock it," "pitch it," and "plan ahead." Includes the guide, related articles on topics such as laptop security on the road and truncating credit and debit card numbers on receipts, a slideshow presentation, and related links. Most content also available in Spanish. From the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). http://www.ftc.gov/infosecurity/ Topics: Computers, Consumer Research & Advocacy Last updated Nov 29, 2007 Public Citizen
Founded by consumer advocate Ralph Nader, this "national, nonprofit consumer advocacy organization [was] founded ... to represent consumer interests in Congress, the executive branch and the courts." The site highlights previous accomplishments (such as forcing Red Dye #2 off the market) as well as current issues and campaigns. Features news and reports about consumer issues such as auto safety, campaign finance, drug safety, healthcare, food safety, and more. Searchable. http://www.citizen.org/ Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Finance, Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated May 13, 2004 Quackwatch: Your Guide to Health Fraud, Quackery, and Intelligent Decisions
This nonprofit corporation, whose purpose is to combat health-related frauds, myths, fads, and fallacies, has an enormous amount of original information to guide health information seekers. They define (comprehensively) quackery; present information on a long list of questionable products and services, from acupuncture to wild yam cream; discuss consumer protection methods and decisions, from airbags to vegetarianism; and link to other Web sites they consider useful. Searchable. http://www.quackwatch.org/ Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Finance, Health, Medical Treatments & Devices Last updated Oct 27, 2002 Questions and Answers About the Check Clearing for the 21st Century Act, "Check 21"
This site presents an analysis and critique of the Check Clearing for the 21st Century Act, also known as "Check 21," which has an effective date of October 28, 2004. The site states that this "sweeping new federal law ... takes away your ability to get back your original paper checks." The site provides tips for consumers to protect their rights under the act. From the Consumers Union, the nonprofit publisher of Consumer Reports. http://www.consumersunion.org/finance/ckclear1002.htm Topics: Business & Consumer Law, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Finance, Money Last updated Sep 15, 2004 The Red Tape Chronicles
This blog started in November 2006 "is MSNBC.com's effort to unmask government bureaucracy, corporate sneakiness and outright scam artists." It addresses topics such as suing telemarketers, online dating, and credit and debit card fees. From a reporter who covers Internet scams and consumer fraud. http://redtape.msnbc.com Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy Last updated Feb 28, 2007 Sham Site Is a Scam: There Is No "National Do Not E-mail Registry"
A warning to consumers about commercial sites masquerading as a legitimate government do-not-call site. "The FTC advises consumers not to submit their email addresses to any organization that claims to be creating a do not spam list." From the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2004/02/spamcam.shtm Topics: Advertising & Marketing, Business, Corruption & Fraud Last updated Jul 28, 2007 Snopes.com: Secret Shopper Scams
Discussion of employment fraud in the form of secret shopper job postings. Describes how "reshipper" and "cashier's check" cons have been reworked into secret shopper pitches, as well as the traditional secret shopper con, in which individuals are defrauded in the "value of their payments for goods (training materials) or services (certificates or listing in databases of available secret shoppers)." Also provides tips for avoiding secret shopper scams. From Snopes.com. http://www.snopes.com/fraud/employment/shopper.asp Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Corruption & Fraud, Jobs & Work Last updated Feb 27, 2008 Substandard and Counterfeit Medicines
This facts sheet provides background information and statistics on pharmaceuticals "whose composition and ingredients do not meet the correct scientific specifications" and medicine that is "deliberately or fraudulently mislabeled with respect to identity and/or source." In English and French. From the World Health Organization (WHO). http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs275/en/ Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Drugs, Finance, Ready Reference & Quick Facts Last updated Sep 28, 2004 Texas Watch
This consumer watchdog site provides information on "insurance, nursing home resident protection, patient protection and consumer law issues in legislative and regulatory activities." State and national issues include patient blacklisting by doctors, caps on medical malpractice damages, credit scoring, homeowner insurance, and online activism. http://www.texaswatch.org/TW/ Topics: Business & Consumer Law, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Finance, Investing, Law by Place (U.S. States & non-U.S.) Last updated Jul 2, 2008 Things You Should Know About Purchasing Medicines From Outside the United States
This document outlines potential concerns with pharmaceutical products purchased from "an Internet site, from a storefront business that offers to order medicine for you, or during visits outside the United States." Addresses quality assurance, labeling, counterfeit potential, untested substances, and related topics. From the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER). http://www.fda.gov/cder/consumerinfo/border.htm Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Drugs, Finance Last updated Sep 30, 2004 The Truth About Credit
A consumer site offering advice on credit cards. Coverage includes rip-offs, hazards and traps, navigating offers, terms, paying off debt, obtaining your credit report, resolving troubles, and links to state PIRGs and the original PIRG with information on other consumer protection topics. From the Public Interest Research Groups (PIRGs). http://www.truthaboutcredit.org/ Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Finance, Money Last updated Mar 17, 2005 U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Site includes press releases for all CPSC recalls (back to 1973), information for businesses regarding Consumer Product Safety Act and other issues, information in Spanish, children's safety games, and information on fireworks safety. There are links to the websites of other federal agencies that have responsibilities for products not under the jurisdiction of the CPSC. http://www.cpsc.gov/ Topics: Business, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Government, Government, Holidays & Observances, Public Health & Safety Last updated Feb 25, 2006 U.S. PIRG: The National Advocacy Office of the State PIRGs
The U.S. Public Interest Research Group (U.S. PIRG) is an advocate in the public interest on the federal level. It engages in "investigative research, media exposés, grassroots organizing, advocacy and litigation" to "uncover threats to public health and well-being and fight to end them." The site features an overview of issues and campaigns (such as global warming, media ownership, campaign finance, and student aid), news, congressional voting scorecards, links to state PIRGs, and more. http://www.uspirg.org Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Federal (U.S.) Government Last updated Mar 14, 2006 An Unreasonable Man
Companion website to a 2007 Independent Lens documentary about consumer activist and politician Ralph Nader. Website features cover Nader's life and career, legislation attributed to Nader's work (such as the Motor Vehicle Safety Act, Consumer Product Safety Act, and Whistleblower Protection Act), the state of democracy in the U.S., presidential candidacy, and related material. Includes a large collection of related links. From Independent Television Service (ITVS). http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/unreasonableman/ Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Notable People: Government Last updated Feb 27, 2008 USA.gov: Senior Citizens' Resources
This site provides online access to government information and services of interest to seniors in the areas of consumer protection; education, jobs, and volunteerism; federal and state agencies; health; laws and regulations; retirement and money; taxes; and travel and leisure. Searchable and browsable. From USA.gov (formerly FirstGov.gov), the U.S. government's official Web portal. http://www.usa.gov/Topics/Seniors.shtml Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Federal (U.S.) Government, Senior Health, Seniors Last updated Jan 15, 2007 www.Recalls.gov
Online resource to alert the public on federal recalls of defective, hazardous, or unsafe products. Use the site "to obtain the latest recall information, to report a dangerous product, or to learn important safety tips." Categories include consumer products, motor vehicles, boats, food, medicine, cosmetics, and environmental products. Some categories are searchable. A cooperative effort of six federal agencies. Some material available in Spanish. http://www.recalls.gov/ Topics: Business, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Drugs Last updated Jan 15, 2007 |
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