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News Release | TexPIRG | Health Care

TexPIRG Applauds Governor Perry’s Signing of Canadian Prescription Drugs Bill

The Texas Public Interest Research Group (TexPIRG) applauded Governor Rick Perry today for signing into law a measure to give Texans easier and safer access to prescription drugs from Canadian pharmacies. SB 410, which authorizes the continuation of the state pharmacy board, included an amendment that directs the state pharmacy board to inspect and designate pharmacies in Canada as reliable vendors of prescription drugs. In addition, the law calls for the state to create and maintain a website to educate consumers on drug availability and pricing from designated pharmacies.

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News Release | TexPIRG | Financial Reform

Free Credit Reports, New Identity Theft Protections Headed to Texas

Beginning June 1, consumers living in Texas and other southern states will have the right to order a free copy of their credit report thanks to a new federal law, known as the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act, or FACTA, adopted by Congress in 2003. 

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News Release | TexPIRG | Financial Reform

Choicepoint Identity Theft Debacle Prompts New Legislation

On the heels of the revelation of a major security breach at data broker Choicepoint, a State Representative Eddie Rodriguez (D-Austin) has introduced a measure to give Texas consumers the right to know when crooks infringe on their financial DNA.

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News Release | TexPIRG | Food

High Levels of Rocket Fuel Found in Breast Milk

Statement of Luke Metzger, TexPIRG Advocate, on Rocket Fuel in Babies Mild

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News Release | TexPIRG | Health Care

Survey Finds Uninsured San Antonians Pay Too High a Price for Prescription Drugs

Uninsured San Antonians are charged 70 percent more for prescription drugs than the best available market prices, according to a survey released today by TexPIRG. The group criticized the failure of Congress to enact adequate reforms, and called on the Texas Legislature to take action to make affordable prescription drugs available to uninsured residents.

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  • TELL CONGRESS TO STAND UP FOR CONSUMERS
    The House is considering a bill that benefits credit bureaus at the expense of average consumers and servicemembers. Tell Congress to oppose it.
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  • Protect bees AND Our Food Supply
    Millions of the bees that pollinate our food are dying off every year, and scientists say a widely-used class of pesticides is one of the causes. Let's ban bee-killing pesticides at the state level.
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  • STOP THE OVERUSE OF ANTIBIOTICS ON FARMS
    Antibiotics are often given to animals that aren’t even sick, and are given without a duration limit. Tell Congress: Protect our life-saving medicines.
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  • ASBESTOS FOUND IN CHILDREN’S MAKEUP
    Some makeup sold by Claire’s retail stores is contaminated with asbestos. Tell your representatives: Kids’ makeup shouldn’t contain toxic chemicals.
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