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Consumer Reports: Congress should pass ‘lifesaving’ Safe Sleep for Babies Act

CR-endorsed legislation would ban dangerous products tied to more than 200 infant deaths WASHINGTON, D.C. — Consumer Reports today endorsed the Safe Sleep for Babies…

May 13, 2021

Product Safety
Press Release

As California Gov. Preps Budget, Consumer Reports Finds Golden State Consumers Support Clean Transportation Programs

CR urges state legislators to make smart investments in clean vehicle initiatives that can save car buyers thousands of dollars   CR survey of California…

May 13, 2021

EnergyCars

CR letter to California Legislature in support of clean transportation programs

As the California Governor prepares to present a revised budget proposal to the state Legislature on May 14, Consumer Reports is urging lawmakers to support…

May 13, 2021

EnergyCars

Survey: Internet Access and Cost

In February 2020, Consumer Reports surveyed Americans about internet service. Highlights from the survey are below.             

May 10, 2021

Tech & Privacy
Press Release

Consumer Reports praises Minnesota ruling clearing the way for a state clean car program

ST. PAUL, MN — Consumer Reports praised an administrative law judge ruling today that gives Minnesota the green light to adopt an Advanced Clean Cars…

May 7, 2021

Energy

Consumer Reports Letter on Connecticut Privacy Bill, SB 893

SB 893 would extend to Connecticut consumers the right to know the information companies have collected about them, the right to delete that information, and…

May 6, 2021

Tech & Privacy
Press Release

Consumer Reports praises California Air Resource Board’s staff proposal on air emissions

CR calls for CARB to set strong standards to reduce global warming pollution SAN FRANCISCO — Consumer Reports praised the overall direction of the California Air…

May 6, 2021

Cars
Press Release

New Consumer Reports dresser stability testing shows some progress, but underscores ongoing danger to children

CR calls on Congress to pass the STURDY Act to get strong, sensible rules in place WASHINGTON, D.C. – Consumer Reports today released new test…

May 6, 2021

Product Safety
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Peloton Recall: Consumer Reports says safety recall is right move, but delays demonstrate that product safety laws must be overhauled

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Consumer Product Safety Commission today announced that Peloton has agreed to recall its Tread and Tread+ treadmills, following an April 17…

May 5, 2021

Product Safety

CR memo in support of Colorado bill that would prevent unfair discrimination in auto insurance pricing

Consumer Reports memo in support of SB 21-169, a bill in Colorado that would prevent insurance companies from using data and algorithms that result in…

May 3, 2021

Money
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