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Consumer Reports statement on the unveiling of a draft Texas artificial intelligence bill

Austin,TX — The chair of the Innovation and Technology Caucus of the Texas Legislature, Representative Giovanni Capriglione, revealed the Texas Responsible AI Governance Act, which…

October 30, 2024

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Candy corn and other Halloween treats are made with cancer-causing Red Dye 3

Consumer Reports delivers petition to FDA signed by nearly 80,000 consumers calling for a ban on dangerous food chemical  WASHINGTON – Consumer Reports is alerting…

October 24, 2024

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New Consumer Reports Survey: Americans Want Information About Cleaner Vehicles at Dealerships

CR survey also finds that half of Americans would be interested in EV test drives Washington, D.C.—Consumer Reports (CR) today released a new nationally representative…

October 23, 2024

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Consumer Reports applauds CFPB’s “open banking” rule

New rule gives consumers greater access and control of their personal financial data to make it easier to switch financial providers and foster competition WASHINGTON…

October 22, 2024

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Consumer Reports Applauds New Mandatory Safety Standard for Baby Loungers and Other Infant Support Cushions

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Consumer Reports (CR) commended the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) for unanimously approving a new mandatory safety standard for baby loungers and…

October 18, 2024

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Consumer Reports: Recall of Two Million Fisher-Price Snuga Infant Swings Welcomed, But Likely Insufficient to Prevent Future Infant Deaths

CR calls on Fisher-Price to offer a full refund and take all measures to remove the product from the marketplace and consumers’ homes WASHINGTON, D.C.…

October 11, 2024

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Consumer Reports Calls For National Ban of Infant Walkers

A CR investigation explores why infant walkers, banned in Canada and linked to infant deaths and thousands of injuries, have yet to be banned in…

October 10, 2024

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CFPB takes action to protect consumers from illegal medical debt collection practices

Consumer Reports applauds Bureau for issuing guidance to curb double-billing, excessive charges and other predatory debt collection practices WASHINGTON – Consumer Reports applauded the Consumer…

October 1, 2024

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California leads the nation with first ban on six harmful food dyes in school food

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – In a major victory for children’s health, Gov. Gavin Newsom today signed the California School Food Safety Act, the first law in…

September 28, 2024

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Consumer Reports Launches Effort to Better Understand EV Charging Experience

CR Teams Up With Nonprofit Partners to Improve Public Charging for Climate Week  (September 22 – September 29, 2024), and Drive Electric Week (September 27…

September 26, 2024

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