Letters & Testimony
Letter to Congress: Support the Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act
Environment America, the Clean Water Network and Waterkeeper Alliance join more than 160 local, state and national clean water and environmental organizations in support of the Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act (S. 2337, H.R. 7634).
Patient protections needed from medical credit cards
U.S. PIRG files comments relating to financial products for medical services. This relatively new version of a credit card, marketed specifically for health care services and products, usually lures in applicants with promises of a promotional 0% APR for an introductory period of 6-18 months. What is not always evident to the applicant is the more complex terms of the financial agreement.
PIRG urges Congress to approve COVID-19 funding
As we approach the grim milestone of 1 million Americans dead from COVID-19, we have a chance to put the worst of the crisis behind us. We can only do it if Congress approves additional funding to maintain all of the virus-fighting tools at our disposal.
Health professionals urge McDonald’s to reduce antibiotic use
More than 125 medical professionals sent this letter to McDonald's expressing concern that the company seems to have failed to meet its deadline for setting targets to reduce antibiotc use in its beef supply chains.