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Consumer Reports supports FCC’s proposal to create a Broadband Nutrition Label

Consumer Reports praised the Federal Communication Commission’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that will implement the broadband consumer label or “broadband nutrition label” that was…

January 27, 2022

Tech & Privacy
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Consumer Reports and EPIC release paper calling on the Federal Trade Commission to pursue a privacy rulemaking

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Consumer Reports and the Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC) today released a white paper that provides a detailed roadmap for how the…

January 26, 2022

Tech & Privacy
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CR applauds DOT for new rule that helps restore its authority to protect consumers from unfair and deceptive airline practices

Biden Administration reverses harmful Trump Administration policy WASHINGTON, D.C., January 25, 2022 – Consumer Reports praised the Department of Transportation today for issuing a new…

January 25, 2022

Money
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Consumer Reports applauds FCC proposal to promote greater competition and choice in multi-tenant dwellings

Consumer Reports praised a Federal Communications Commission proposal circulated on January 21, 2022, by Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel to promote greater competition and choice for broadband…

January 24, 2022

Tech & Privacy
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Consumer Reports applauds Senate Judiciary Committee vote to approve the American Innovation and Choice Online Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Consumer Reports praised the Senate Judiciary Committee today for approving a bipartisan bill that would begin to address problems created by the…

January 20, 2022

Tech & Privacy
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Driver Monitoring Systems by Ford and GM Are Only Ones to Earn Points in New Tests by Consumer Reports

For the first time, CR is awarding points in its ratings to vehicles with automation systems that encourage safe driving CR will add 2 points…

January 20, 2022

CarsTech & Privacy
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Consumer Reports praises CPSC for lifesaving furniture safety proposal

Unanimous vote by Consumer Product Safety Commission advances rules to improve dresser stability, prevent tip-over incidents that send at least seven children to the ER…

January 19, 2022

Product Safety
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Consumer groups welcome CPSC actions to keep children safe from home elevator risks

Federal agency announces three recalls, issues warning about gaps between elevator doors that can lead to severe injuries or death if a child is trapped…

January 11, 2022

Product Safety
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Consumer groups tell court: strong safety rules for infant sleepers must stand 

Consumer Reports, Consumer Federation of America, and Kids In Danger file amicus brief urging court to uphold CPSC safety standard and reject arguments by “baby…

December 29, 2021

Product Safety
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Biden administration follows through with improved greenhouse gas emissions standards – a win for consumers and the climate

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) strengthened its August 5 proposal for greenhouse gas emissions standards in a final rule for vehicles manufactured between 2023-2026 The…

December 20, 2021

CarsEnergy
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