Why you can now have faith in good faith estimates
Here are the steps to getting a written good faith estimate before receiving scheduled medical care.
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High cost of groceries isn’t just due to inflation, it could also be due to food waste
DOT announces new round of Alternative Fuel Corridors
USDOT now accepting applications for the Reconnecting American Communities program
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Environmental, consumer groups announce groundbreaking greenwashing lawsuit against DC gas company
18 tips to reduce robocalls and protect yourself from scams
Illegal robocalls seem to be declining a smidgeon as more phone companies install federally mandated technology to block spoofed calls and detect other scam calls. Here are some tips to live by and share with vulnerable friends or relatives.
Ringing in Our Fears
One year after new law, robocalls are down and compliance is up, but skyrocketing robotexts are the latest problem
Advocacy groups, 48,000 petitioners demand Columbia Sportswear stop using toxic PFAS chemicals in clothing
U.S. PIRG Education Fund and NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council) hosted a media conference outside Columbia Sportswear’s flagship store in downtown Portland on Thursday to deliver a petition, with more than 48,000 signatures, urging the clothing manufacturer and retailer to phase out the use of PFAS chemicals in their products.
How rural states and drivers can reduce their dependence on gas
High gas prices are not going anywhere soon, thanks to the supply shocks from the pandemic and the war in Ukraine. Some Americans might be able to switch to bikes or public transportation to avoid the worst of this crisis. But even for those in rural areas who cannot practically or safely make that switch, there are still alternatives.