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National Consumers League CEO Sally Greenberg and business and law professors discussed mandatory hidden fees and transparent pricing before a Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation su…

Senator Ed Markey (D-MA) held a news conference to discuss airline fees.

The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Consumer Protection held a hearing with the Lina Khan, chair of the Federal Trade Commission, and her fellow commissioners. They testified befor…

National Consumers League executive director Sally Greenberg talked about consumer protection efforts amid a surge in coronavirus scams.

A House Energy and Commerce subcommittee held a virtual hearing on efforts to protect consumers from COVID-19 scams during the coronavirus pandemic. Witnesses included officials from the Nat…

The Progressive Policy Institute hosted a briefing on data privacy policy for legislative staffers on Capitol Hill. Four panelists talked about data privacy concerns for consumers and busine…

United Airlines President Scott Kirby and trade organization leaders testified before a Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation subcommittee on the state of airline travel and ways to im…

Witnesses testified at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on S. 1721, a bill that would eliminate the “sports blackout rule” enforced by the Federal Communications Commission that allows s…

Witnesses testified on legislation that would outlaw location tacking applications that secretly track the location of consumers' smartphones and other devices. Senator Al Franken’s Location…

Panelists talked about the need for technical solutions to the counterfeit drug problem, and the standardization of those solutions. They also responded to questions from the audience.

Witnesses testified about various consumer fraud schemes and scams , and ways the frauds were used to capitalize on the poor economy during the recession. They also focused on regulation and…

Three senators testified about proposed legislation to modernize the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Other witnesses testified about enhancing the safety of toys, focusing on lead paint …

Citizens and relatives of persons injured in medical procedures testified about their experiences with medical care, malpractice laws, proposed limits on malpractice suit awards, and providi…

Witnesses testified about providing entertainment through online sources. Among the topics addressed were how to protect intellectual property rights, fair use, and the future of communicati…