Posted in Uncategorized on April 22, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Just because the new proposed rule on fuel economy announced today - Earth Day - is better than expected from the Bush administration, don’t start dancing in the streets just yet. Gas prices are out of control and rising. Most Americans have no choice but to drive to get to work, buy groceries, take their [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on April 11, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Public Citizen is making more strides to increase its presence in the world of social networking by creating a Twitter account. What is Twitter, you ask? Essentially it’s a tool that lets you stay connected through an exchange of quick and brief answers to the question, “What are you doing?” We at Public Citizen do [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on April 10, 2008 | No Comments »
From Daniel De Bonis @ Watchdog Blog: These days almost everything can be done electronically: paying bills, buying music, watching movies . . . the IRS even allows tax returns to be submitted online. But not in the Senate. There, they prefer to waste taxpayer dollars on paper and keep voters in the dark about [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on April 3, 2008 | No Comments »
If you’re in the D.C. area, you’ve got two chances on Friday to catch populist radio commentator and author Jim Hightower, who is in town as part of his book tour for his latest work, “Swimming Against the Current: Even a Dead Fish Can Go With the Flow.” If you’re not familiar with Jim, [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on March 14, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Sen. Howard M. Metzenbaum’s passing this week gives us a chance to celebrate the accomplishments of a great American and a special friend. Few lawmakers have ever worked harder or more diligently for the rights of consumers and workers.
Posted in Uncategorized on March 10, 2008 | No Comments »
Chicago Tribune: Japanese companies recall heparin ingredient as a “precautionary step”
Newsday: Schumer plan would inspect foreign drugs
Bloomberg: ‘NAFTA-gate’ shows danger of telling the truth
Las Vegas Sun: For malpractice info, you’ll have to phone
Rocky Mountain News: Bills foster a climate favorable to business
Posted in Uncategorized on February 16, 2008 | No Comments »
Washington Post: Senators Agree on Product Safety Bill
Wall Street Journal: Senate Forges Consumer-Safety Bill
Kansas City Star: Deaths down but injuries up for ATV riders, federal statistics show
Associated Press: Retailers impose new toy safety rules
New York Times: FDA Seeks to Broaden Range of Use for Drugs
Chicago Tribune: China doesn’t check plants that make drugs
Posted in Uncategorized on February 8, 2008 | No Comments »
Kansas City Star: Auto fraud database still woefully incomplete, consumer groups say
Washington Post (via Bloomberg) : Justice Dept. sued over inaction on auto database
Ars Technica: W. Virginia assessor fights effort to put tax maps online
Houston Chronicle (via AP): Merck settles drug rebate claim
Reuters: Senate nears vote on product safety overhaul
Posted in Uncategorized on February 4, 2008 | No Comments »
Need a little musical inspiration? Check out the videos inspired by Willie Nelson’s new protest song, A Peaceful Solution. I came across this one by R&B artist Robert Anton on Modern Musings. I like Nelson’s message: “It’s a dream, so believe it; Now get ready to receive it; And let’s take back America.”
Posted in Uncategorized on February 1, 2008 | No Comments »
Kansas City Star: Government safety agency criticized for delayed consumer warnings
Washington Post: Group deplores delays in notice on unsafe products
The Canadian Press: Health Canada reviews safety information on Botox
St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Safety agency called unsafe for consumers
Wall Street Journal: Candidate to lead CPSC comes under fire
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