Consumer groups urge Congress to reject bill that weakens product safety laws
A coalition of consumer, health, and safety groups today called on Congress to reject a bill that would diminish […]
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Top Mother’s Day gifts this year
By Rita R. Robison The average person celebrating Mother’s Day is expected to spend $140.73 on gifts, up from $126.90
Try seaweed: It’s nutritious and flavorful
A friend recently tried seaweed and said she saw improvements in her health. Being interested in trying it for years,
Effects of Chernobyl deadly, costly, long lasting
By Rita R. Robison Like many people, I thought pouring concrete over the failed Chernobyl nuclear power plant solved the
Ways to help the planet on Earth Day
We live in challenging times. The economy continues to limp along in a slow recovery from the Great Recession, brought
Ideas for non-sugar Easter treats
Americans, especially children, eat too much sugar. The average child under 12 consumes 49 pounds of sugar per year, according
What were your best and worst consumer experiences this week?
By Rita R. Robison Which consumer happenings cheered you this week and which ones made you want to scream or
Beware of tax scams as IRS deadline approaches
By Rita R. Robison Whether you’ve filed your taxes or not, be on the lookout for tax scams. If you
Complaints to Better Business Bureau up 10% in 2010
By Rita R. Robison Consumers filed 1.1 million complaints against North American businesses in 2010, reflecting a 10 percent increase