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Top 11 actions the CFPB has taken for consumers under Director Rohit Chopra
As the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) turns 11 years old, we are highlighting 11 ways it has returned to its mission since Rohit Chopra was confirmed as its new director by the Senate last fall.
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48,000 signers urge Columbia Sportswear to live up to its sustainability values by banning toxic PFAS
U.S. PIRG Education Fund and the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) delivered more than 48,000 petition signatures to Columbia Sportswear CEO, calling for the company to phase out toxic PFAS from its supply chain by 2024.
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Americans are still getting surprise medical bills, despite new protections in place
Statement: U.S. PIRG joins Rep. Maloney and Sens. Booker and Warren for press conference on predatory overdraft fees
Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney (NY) and Sens. Cory Booker (NJ) and Elizabeth Warren (MA) were joined by Mike Litt, U.S. PIRG’s consumer campaign director, and other advocates Tuesday to urge action on legislation to protect financial institutions’ customers from predatory overdraft fees.
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DOT announces new round of Alternative Fuel Corridors
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Dealing with winter storm Kenan: Protect yourself, your home and your finances
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Dealing with winter storm Kenan: Protect yourself, your home and your finances
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How to be notified about recalls on products you own
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Product Recalls: Often Too Little Too Late
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How to spot counterfeit N95, KN95 masks before you buy them
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Portable generators kill about 100 people each year
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Portable generators kill about 70 people each year. Here’s how to protect yourself and your loved ones
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