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NEW TIP GUIDE FOR PARENTS, STUDENTS: How to save money on textbooks this new school year
For the fall term, the Student PIRGs and U.S. PIRG Education Fund have released a new back to school guide to help navigate the textbook marketplace.
STATEMENT: Medicare drug price negotiation will result in dramatic savings for patients
By February 1, 2025, CMS will select up to 15 additional drugs covered under Medicare Part D for negotiation.
Fake reviews: New FTC rules carry stiff fines, should help consumers find truthful information
New online resource: Interactive map reveals locations of plastic production facilities
Dozens of factories across U.S. produce plastic pellets that damage environment.
New resource: America’s best places to recharge
Interactive map spotlights state, national parks with access to electric vehicle charging
(Webinar synopsis) Ambulance emergency: Time to remedy ambulance surprise billing
Expert advisory committee soon to release report for Congressional solutions
NEW LIST: On CFPB’s birthday, the agency’s top actions so far in 2024 to protect consumers
In honor of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) 13th birthday on Sunday, July 21, U.S. PIRG is releasing a list of the strongest actions that the federal agency took in the first half of 2024 (plus a new one just this week) to protect U.S. consumers.
Frontier, Spirit, JetBlue rank worst in 2023 as airline complaints hit new record
Alaska, Southwest, Delta rank best; cancellations dropped in 2023 but delays increased
STATEMENT: Amazon announces ‘largest reduction in plastic packaging’ in North America
The retail giant Amazon announced on Thursday its plan to cut its use of plastic air pillows from deliveries in North America.
STATEMENT: Senate passes bill to expand nuclear power
Environment, public interest advocates urge support for cleaner, safer, less costly renewable energy