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Expired baby food to be pulled if lawmakers get their way

LA Times Report: California Public Utilities Commission could get pro-consumer majority

The November Election Affects Your Pocketbook

2009 Consumer Scorecard for State Legislators Issued

CFC Releases 2009 Interim Scorecard for California Legislators

Obama Administration Waffles in "Defense" of California’s Financial Privacy Law

Voters don't want dire cuts; they want leaders to get it right

A shameful effort to limit class actions

Toxic TVs: Shoppers should consider manufacturers’ recycling records

From the New Publishers of the California Progress Report

CONSUMER COMPLAINTS

Sample "Consumer" Complaint Letter

Consumer Directory

CONSUMER ISSUES

Food/Product Safety

California farmer warns: "Don't trust oil industry, state or courts" to protect water

Nations agree to phase out toxic flame retardant chemical

Brown seeks to rewrite toxins law

AB 127 would reduce flame retardants in building insulation, maintain fire safety

Dirty dozen: 2013 list of most pesticide-heavy fruits and veggies

Why labels on genetically engineered foods won't cost consumers a dime

Automobile guide revisions provoke uproar

Update: New flame retardant standard public hearing

Fire-retardant chemicals in furniture challenged in California

California pushes rule banning toxic flame retardants

Health Care Reform

California's health exchange to serve as voter registration hub

New Medicare program penalizes hospitals with high re-admit rates

Statewide tour to close the "Walmart Loophole" kicks off in West Sacramento

Annual Medicare, Medicaid spending in California tops $100 billion

Lawmakers seek to strip medical board of investigative powers

Employer health premiums rose 170% in California in last decade

Legislators threaten to kill state medical board

California insurance commissioner hits Anthem's rate hike on small businesses

California law requires new warning after breast exam

Middle class to pay more for health insurance, state study shows

Predatory Lending

Payday lenders win again in the state Legislature - no new industry curbs on horizon

Banks' mortgage settlement draws skepticism

Bill cracks down on 'buy here, pay here' auto dealers

Local auto dealer says pending legislation could increase black market auto sales

More Calif. colleges contract with debit card firm criticized for fees

AB 2006 Authorizes State Credit Unions to Provide Services to the Unbanked

SB 956, AB 1447, AB 1534 - Preventing Potential Loan Abuses by Buy Here Pay Here Dealerships

Consumer bureau to propose new rules for mortgage servicers

L.A. Clippers Make A Bad Play with 1-800LoanMart

Lowering our expectations for foreclosure settlement

Privacy Protection

California bill to limit data collected by retailers selling downloads

The fight for the "Right to Know" goes on

Where will the drone jobs go? States balance economic opportunity with privacy concerns

AB 25 extends social media privacy rights to public-sector employees

Privacy bill AB1291 on right track

AB 658 closes a loophole on medical app privacy

Silicon Valley companies quietly try to kill Internet privacy bill

The 5 biggest online privacy threats of 2013

What privacy rights do I have in the workplace?

Ticket turf war heats up in Sacramento

Utilities / Telecom

Record $2.25-billion fine recommended in San Bruno explosion

Sacramento plans solar-powered 'smart' parking meters

California PUC says it's making changes

Lawmakers demand PUC leadership change

PUC report blasts agency's 'anti-safety attitude'

TracFone’s “get out of jail free” legislation

T-Mobile dropping cellphone contracts

FCC backs consumers in unlocking cellphones

California probe recommended into oversight of trillions of dollars in utility ratepayer money

California energy customers could get $1.6 billion in refunds

Corporate Accountability

Apple avoided billions in U.S. taxes on foreign income

Time to raise the minimum wage?

California oil tax push would direct new funds to schools

Google’s new privacy policy display violates California privacy protection law

College graduation fees leave California graduates grumbling

Tell lawmakers: Reject bill to weaken California's "Made in USA" label

AB 890 threatens California’s “Made in USA” label

California accuses JPMorgan Chase of debt-collection abuses

Court refuses Mercury’s request to delay rate decrease required by insurance commissioner

AB 890 would overturn California truth in advertising law

Campaign / Budget Reform

Brown budget sends extra $2.9 billion to education

California tax revenue yields multibillion-dollar surplus

SB 52 strengthens campaign contribution and advertising transparency

Furloughs over, so air controllers (and flights) back on schedule

'Temporary' California fees live on

Auditor: CA special license plate money not collected, misspent

Last-minute tax tips for procrastinators and tax day freebies

Sales taxes to rise in many California cities

State political watchdog agency seeks to expand searchable online conflict of interest database

Sequestration cuts threaten California's comeback

AB 462 would save lives of elderly with sprinkler systems

AB 553 would protect elderly against reverse mortgages

CFC part of working group to stop elder abuse

Feds shut down telemarketing scam aimed at elderly

State to sound alarm for straying seniors

Protecting elders from financial abuse

SB 1170 Protects Senior Veterans Involved in the Aid and Attendance Program

AB 2149 Will Ban Gag Clauses from Elder Abuse Settlements

AB 40 Mandates Elder Abuse is Reported to Ombudsman and Local Law Enforcement

Sebelius: Fighting abuse of senior citizens

Legislative Scorecards

CFC releases 2012 Scorecard for State Legislators

Scoring the California Legislature: Who Stood With Consumers In 2011?

Simitian earns perfect mark on annual consumer scorecard

Consumer Friendly Legislators

Consumers laud Simitian

2010 consumer credit rating for state legislators

Dems rank high, GOP low in Consumer Federation scorecard

Scoring the California Legislature: Who Stood With Consumers In 2010?

Consumer Federation of California Releases 2010 Scorecard for State Legislators

Calif. consumer group gives Republicans low marks; AG candidate swipes back

EDUCATION FOUNDATION

CFC Education Foundation Brochure on Reverse Mortgages

10 Steps you can take to protect your calling records now

Learn how privacy invaders crack your cell phone records

Steps Telephone Companies could take to protect you

Your Cell Records are for Sale

California's Low Cost Auto Insurance Program Could Help You!

Tell lawmakers: Reject bill to weaken California's "Made in USA" label

Urge your Senator to pass SB 383 to restore online credit card privacy (Action Expired)

We need toxic-free fire safety now! (ACTION EXPIRED)

Vote Now: Don't let Facebook weaken privacy, governance rules (ACTION EXPIRED)

Billionaire George Joseph and his attempted takeover of the legislative process with Prop 33: We can stop him! (ACTION EXPIRED)

Urge Gov. Brown to Protect Telecom Consumers, Veto SB 1161 (ACTION EXPIRED)

Don't Let the Auto Insurance Industry Derail Consumer Protections (ACTION EXPIRED)

Protect Your Medical Privacy – No on AB 439 (Skinner) (ACTION EXPIRED)

Get Harmful Chemicals Out of Our Furniture - Sign the Petition (ACTION EXPIRED)

Stop Telecom Deregulation - Email Your Lawmakers (ACTION EXPIRED)

AB 890 threatens California’s “Made in USA” label

California bill to limit data collected by retailers selling downloads

Legislation seeks to tweak standards for ‘Made in USA’

Fire-retardant chemicals in furniture challenged in California

California lawmaker introduces bill to provide more privacy for online purchases

Consumer Federation of California releases 2012 Scorecard for State Legislators

Toxic flame retardant chemicals: Governor Brown's fire safety regulation unveiled

Retailers can demand personal data for downloads

California Supreme Court eviscerates credit card privacy law

CFC-supported auto body repair regulations approved

CFC in the News

California bill to limit data collected by retailers selling downloads

Legislation seeks to tweak standards for ‘Made in USA’

Fire-retardant chemicals in furniture challenged in California

California lawmaker introduces bill to provide more privacy for online purchases

Toxic flame retardant chemicals: Governor Brown's fire safety regulation unveiled

Retailers can demand personal data for downloads

CFC supports bill creating oversight and transparency of CPUC giveaways

California legislators, consumer groups call upon CPUC for greater oversight and accountability of telecom industry practices and mergers

Prop 33 DEFEATED: Voters say No to billionaire's money grab

CFC's Richard Holober discusses the false promise of Prop 33 "discounts"

Press Releases and Editorials

AB 890 threatens California’s “Made in USA” label

Consumer Federation of California releases 2012 Scorecard for State Legislators

California Supreme Court eviscerates credit card privacy law

CFC-supported auto body repair regulations approved

California consumer laws in effect in 2013

CFC supports bill creating oversight and transparency of CPUC giveaways

Prop 33 DEFEATED: Voters say No to billionaire's money grab

Newspaper editorials agree: Prop 33 makes roads more dangerous

Prop. 33 will hurt consumers to benefit a billionaire

Prop 33: Mercury Insurance's Lemon is a Tough Sell

CFC's Richard Holober discusses the false promise of Prop 33 "discounts"

Prop 33: Mercury Insurance's Lemon is a Tough Sell

Judge rejects challenge to ballot language on insurance measure

For-profit colleges slammed in Democratic Senate staff report

Health insurance rebates due next week across California

More Calif. colleges contract with debit card firm criticized for fees

Union political donation ballot measure questioned

For-profit colleges must meet standards

Blue Shield plan to close policies to new customers is denied

PG&E identifies 239 pipelines at risk of failure

Privacy Bill Archives

Privacy Bills Pending in the CA State Legislature

Consumer Directory

Food & Drug Safety

Workplace Safety

Environmental Safety

Security Products and Services

Electronics/Appliances

Cleaning Services

Cemetery and Funeral Services

Veterinary Services

Support Letters

SB 1268 Support Letter

SB 1087 Support Letter

SB 1166 Support Letter

SB 885 Support Letter

SB 1264 Support Letter

AB 2289 Support Letter

AB 2654 Support Letter

AB 2720 Support Letter

SB 933 Support Letter

SB 837 Support Letter

Tax or fee? Local governments hash out the consequences of Prop. 26

California's Other Ballot Initiative

Prop 26 – Voters Must Reject the Polluter Protection Act

Prop 26 could be dirty sleeper on state ballot

When do voters gag on campaign cash?

Prop. 26 opponents say the measure would let oil, tobacco and alcohol companies off the hook

San Jose Mercury Editorial: Vote yes on Prop. 25, no on Prop. 26

Why Prop 26 is the Polluters Protection Act of 2010

Beer industry spending big on tax-related ballot battles

Santa Rosa Press-Democrat Editorial: No on 26

When do voters gag on campaign cash?

LA Times Editorial: No on Prop. 23

Vote no on Proposition 23

State energy law can save average home $670

Climate change law's suspension slammed by UC Berkeley study

Dan Morain: Oil moguls spend big to gut clean air law

Out-of-state polluters pump up effort to kill climate law

A Bid to suspend California global-warming law gets $1 million from billionaire brothers' firm

CFC's November Ballot Recs: Corporate Interests vs. The Public Good

SJ Mercury News: Vote no on Proposition 23.

June Election Recap

Yes on 24 and 25

Genentech layoffs: A lesson on corporate tax breaks

Critics: Post-Prop. 24 layoffs make lawmakers look 'like chumps'

When do voters gag on campaign cash?

California’s props and the business impact

Battle lines drawn over ballot measure to repeal tax breaks

San Jose Mercury Editorial: Vote yes on Prop. 25, no on Prop. 26

Prop. 24 repeals business tax breaks

Prop. 24 study says repeal of corporate tax breaks will save jobs

CHRONICLE RECOMMENDS: Yes on Prop. 25, No on Prop. 26

California budget stalemate now longest ever

Tell lawmakers: Reject bill to weaken California's "Made in USA" label

ACTION ALERT!