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GM heeds consumer groups' advocacy, commits to not sell used cars with safety issues

Friday, April 22, 2022
By | Aaron Colonnese
Content Creator
News Release | U.S. PIRG | Consumer Protection

U.S. PIRG applauds Biden Administration’s actions on medical debt

Our statement on Vice President Kamala Harris' announced reforms to reduce the impact of medical debt on Americans’ finances.

Farmers just want to be able to fix their stuff. Tractor dealer consolidation is getting in the way.

Monday, March 28, 2022
By | Aaron Colonnese
Content Creator
News Release | U.S. PIRG | Consumer Protection, Financial Reform

STATEMENT: U.S. PIRG applauds SEC’s climate disclosure rule

Our statement on the Securities and Exchange Commission's newly proposed rule that would require publicly traded companies to improve and standardize the information they disclose about their greenhouse gas emissions.

News Release | U.S. PIRG | Consumer Protection

Predatory Loans for Puppies Must be Stopped, Say Consumer and Animal Welfare Advocates

In advance of National Love Your Pet Day on February 20, U.S. PIRG and other members of the Stop the Debt Trap coalition are teaming up with animal welfare advocates to launch a campaign to stop TAB Bank from making predatory puppy loans, many of which go to buy puppies from puppy mills.

Report: Recalls of dangerous products are often too little, too late

Thursday, February 10, 2022
By | Aaron Colonnese
Content Creator

How to be notified about recalls on products you own

By Hannah Rhodes, Consumer Watchdog Associate
Jan. 28, 2022

Navigating through a government website may sound tedious, but here are some tips on how to be notified about and report unsafe products in your home.

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