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Consumer Alerts

• Feb 08, 2011  White House asking for your feedback
  

  Advise the Advisor is a new program to help senior staff at the White House stay connected to the people.…

• Jan 28, 2011  Free tax help available nationwide
  

  More than 12,000 free tax preparation sites will be open nationwide this year as the Internal Revenue Service continues to…

• Jan 19, 2011  Know your rights: Car warranties are protected by law
  

  Be wary of a car dealer that tries to void your warranty when you have routine maintenance done by someone…

• Jan 13, 2011  Pilot program offers tax refunds on prepaid debit card
  

  The Treasury Department has announced a pilot project to offer a prepaid debit card to 600,000 low-income taxpayers who, based…

• Jan 13, 2011  Reducing acetaminophen's dangers
  

  The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has taken new steps to reduce the risk of severe liver injury associated with…

• Jan 13, 2011  Preview National Consumer Protection Week
  

  Federal, state, and local government agencies and national organizations such as Consumer Action look forward to Stay safe this holiday season
  

  With all the hustle and bustle of the holidays, it's easy to let little things slip through the cracks. You…

• Nov 27, 2010  'Toxic Toys R Us' campaign exposes danger of PVC
  

  The holidays are fast approaching and many consumers will be looking for that special toy or gift for the babies…

• Nov 16, 2010  Call now: Paycheck Fairness Act vote tomorrow
  

  From our friends at the National Women's Law Center:

  Tomorrow your Senators will be voting on the Paycheck Fairness Act!…

• Nov 09, 2010  Give us your opinion on consumer bureau priorities
  

  The sweeping Wall Street Reform Bill that was signed into law this summer calls for the creation of the Consumer…

• Oct 27, 2010  IRS boosts language capability and tracks preparers
  

  U.S. Commissioner of Internal Revenue Douglas H. Shulman's recent keynote speech at a major gathering of tax professionals contained good…

• Oct 26, 2010  Take this survey on buying electronics
  

  Consumer Action has agreed to post a link to a survey about consumer attitudes and experiences when buying electronics. It…

• Oct 19, 2010  Fed issues CARD Act clarification proposal
  

  The Federal Reserve Board on Tuesday proposed a rule amending Regulation Z (Truth in Lending) to clarify aspects of the…

• Oct 15, 2010  Is your password hacker-proof?
  

  Usernames and passwords are the gateway for accessing many online goods and services, often making our Internet transactions easier and…

• Sep 05, 2010  Wanted: Your money management feedback
  

  Important note: This alert describes an opportunity to share your money management ideas with the federal government. Please be aware…

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