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Washington State Privacy Bill Fails to Advance; Consumer Reports Says Weak Bill Did Not Provide Meaningful Protections

Thursday, April 18, 2019 A data privacy bill in the Washington State Legislature was declared “dead” by state lawmakers after the bill (SB 5376) failed…

April 18, 2019

Tech & Privacy
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Consumer Reports: Recall of Fisher-Price Rock ‘n Play Sleeper Long Overdue, Welcome

After CR tied product to 32 infant deaths, group urges stronger oversight to ensure safe sleep WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission today announced…

April 12, 2019

Product Safety
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Consumer Reports Urges Senate to Take Up House-Passed Net Neutrality Bill

Wednesday, April 10, 2019 WASHINGTON, D.C. — Consumer Reports applauded the U.S. House of Representatives today for passing legislation to restore robust net neutrality rules that were…

April 10, 2019

Tech & Privacy
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Consumer Reports: Fisher-Price Must Recall the Rock ‘n Play Sleeper Immediately

Investigation finds product tied to at least 32 deaths; CR calls for much stronger action by industry, government to ensure safe sleep by infants on…

April 8, 2019

Product Safety
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Consumer Reports Hosts Robocalls Roundtable on Capitol Hill to Seek Solutions for Nonstop, Predatory Calls

Wednesday, April 3, 2019 Outraged consumers, policymakers, businesses, public interest groups come together as robocall problem reaches epidemic level WASHINGTON, D.C. — A diverse group of stakeholders gathered…

April 3, 2019

Tech & Privacy
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NJ Governor OKs new plan to help workers save for retirement

Secure Choice Act offers workers a convenient, low-cost savings plan TRENTON, NJ – Consumer Reports applauded Governor Phil Murphy today for signing the New Jersey…

March 28, 2019

Money
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EPA proposal to allow streptomycin to treat citrus disease poses unacceptable risk to health and the environment

Proposal allows widespread use of medically important drug that could lead to increased antibiotic resistance  WASHINGTON, D.C. – Consumer Reports urged the U.S. Environmental Protection…

March 15, 2019

Food
Press Release

Consumer Reports: Boeing 737 Max 8 Flights Should Be Temporarily Grounded Pending Investigation

Tuesday, March 12, 2019 WASHINGTON, D.C. — Following the tragic crashes of two Boeing 737 MAX 8 airplanes in less than six months, Consumer Reports…

March 12, 2019

Product Safety
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Consumer Reports Testimony to call on Congress to Stop Administration Rollbacks, Start Helping Consumers Cut Home Energy Bills

David Friedman, Vice President of Advocacy for Consumer Reports, to deliver testimony at House Energy and Commerce Energy Subcommittee hearing, “Wasted Energy: DOE’s Inaction on…

March 6, 2019

Energy
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Consumer Reports to Congress: “Save the Internet,” Restore Net Neutrality and Keep Internet Open for All

Wednesday, March 6, 2019 Consumer Reports Endorses “Save the Internet Act” Introduced Today WASHINGTON, D.C. — Consumer Reports lauded legislation introduced by Congressional leaders today…

March 6, 2019

Tech & Privacy
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