Consumer Group Alerts Shoppers to Hidden Toy Hazards 11/25/2008

Hazardous toys are still sold in stores across the country, despite a new law overhauling the nation's product safety watchdog agency, according to the 23rd annual toy safety survey released today by the Texas Public Interest Research Group (TexPIRG).

Statement of U.S. PIRG Consumer Program Director Ed Mierzwinski on Final Passage of Wall Street Bailout Legislation Today 10/03/2008

“U.S. PIRG is deeply disappointed that Congress punted on enacting critical protections for taxpayers and homeowners in the Wall Street bailout legislation passed today.

Statement: Defeat of Wall Street Bailout 9/29/2008

“Today the House of Representatives listened to concerned Main Street voters and taxpayers and defeated a defective Wall Street bailout.

Trouble In Toyland: 23rd Annual Survey Of Toy Safety 11/25/2008

The recall of 45 million toys and other children's products in 2007 and continued recalls in 2008 reminded Americans that no government agency tests toys before they are put on the shelves.

Squandering the Stimulus 6/26/2008

America's dependence on oil has become increasingly painful. Two thirds of oil in the United States goes to transportation, with the largest share consumed by cars and trucks. As the rising price of gasoline makes driving more expensive, Americans have sought alternatives by driving a little less and riding public transportation more.

Cutting Interest Rates, Lowering Student Debt Updated 6/25/2008

About 5.5 million undergraduate borrowers took out subsidized Stafford loans in 2005-2006. Most of these borrowers came from predominately low- and middle-income families. As an effort to making college more affordable, cutting interest rates on subsidized Stafford student loans will result in significant savings.

Stimulus Checks Less Than Stimulating, Group Says 6/25/2008

An Austin public interest group says if you're like most Americans, you spent your economic stimulus check just like they did. Leah Wolf with the Texas Public Interest Research Group, TexPIRG, says "As prices have steadily climbed, Americans have really just been pouring that money from the stimulus back into their gas tanks."

TexPIRG's Matthew Tejada on Austin's Fox News 7 8/29/2007

Texas Pulp and Paper Mill Report 8/01/2007