Press Releases

Access current and archived press releases from Consumer Action. Press Releases are listed in reverse chronological order, grouped by year, than month to allow for easier browsing.

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2009

October

• Oct 08, 2009  Consumer Action testifies to House on credit card law abuses

September

• Sep 28, 2009  Card issuers use tricks and traps in advance of new law

August

• Aug 21, 2009  Warning: ‘Clunker’ double-dipping could occur
• Aug 18, 2009  California coalition sets August legislative priorities
• Aug 13, 2009  Groups seek crackdown on Cash for Clunkers scams
• Aug 13, 2009  Consumer Action releases 2009 Credit Card Survey

July

• Jul 02, 2009  Protections for victims of auto bankruptcies

June

• Jun 24, 2009  Coalition urges state lawmakers to pass the Predatory Lending Consumer Protection Act
• Jun 17, 2009  Consumer groups say independent regulator is key

May

• May 19, 2009  Consumer groups challenge Chrysler bankruptcy

April

• Apr 23, 2009  Consumer groups support President’s push for credit card reform
• Apr 21, 2009  Wireless industry: Waive ETFs for laid-off subscribers
• Apr 01, 2009  Senate committee passes landmark credit card bill

March

• Mar 31, 2009  Stipends help make communities MoneyWi$e

February

• Feb 12, 2009  Senate credit card hearing: Now what?

January

• Jan 30, 2009  Consumer victory: National wreck registry is a reality
• Jan 29, 2009  Keep an eye on five emerging cell phone issues
• Jan 14, 2009  Privacy necessary to ensure success of Health IT
• Jan 13, 2009  MoneyWi$e computer based training now available in Spanish

2008

December

• Dec 22, 2008  New credit card rules will help rebalance lopsided system
• Dec 18, 2008  Consumer Action Reacts to Federal Reserve Credit Card Rules

November

• Nov 18, 2008  ‘Gift Card Holder’s Bill of Rights’ for holiday season
• Nov 05, 2008  New website provides consumer education on insurance
• Nov 03, 2008  Consumer Action insurance poll highlights downsides to filing a claim

October

• Oct 29, 2008  Poll finds consumers concerned about credit in current economy

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