CONSUMER PROTECTION
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Consumer Protection in Thailand: What to Do to Protect Yourself when Shopping in ThailandShopping in Thailand is wonderful, but there aren't always the consumer protections we're used to in the west. Here's what to do to protect yourself.- The Telephone Consumer Protection ActDiscusses the Telephone Consumer Protection Act and the Telephone Preference Service.
Understanding Food Recalls and Consumer ProtectionWhat happens when meat, poultry, eggs and other food products are subject to recall. Roles of consumer groups, government regulators, industry and companies in protecting the American food supply and prevening foodborne illness.- Obama Gets His Way on More Government Intrusion into People's Lives with the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection ActYes Wall Street needed reigning in, but this bill will harm consumers that most people probably not even thought of. Ironically many people who blindly support the liberals will end up hurt by this bill.
- Consumer RejectionWicked parody of certain Congressmen who do not want to provide consumer protection to the public.
Consumer Protection in TexasMany Texans are unaware of the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act (DTPA), which was specifically created to protect and get redress for consumers who are dissatisfied with a product or service from a supplier who will not resolve their problem.- Consumer Protection: Allied Interstate & Zombie--Phantom Debt CollectorsThis is an informational guide on where to go for getting help with Predator, Zombie--Phantom Debt Collectors. Thanks readers for your comments.
Contact Lenses and Prescription Verification: Inadequate Consumer Protection for Online BuyersThe prescription verification practices employed by most online vendors of contact lenses are inadequate. They care more about selling their product than about ensuring your eye health.- Has the U.S. Food & Drug Administration Turned Its Back on the American Consumer?Is the food we eat really safe? where does our food come from?, Lack of information on food labels, Isn't the FDA supposed to be a consumer protection agency?
- California Fire Protection License RequirementsCalifornia requires a license for independent contracting work on the installation of fire sprinklers and fire-suppression systems. The state requires license applicants to get experience and pass a fire protection exam to get a license.
- Obama: The Consumer's Advocate?Reviews the consumer protection laws in health reform, finance reform and the credit card act. States the author's opinion.
Common Cosmetic Ingredients that Every Consumer Should Know AboutIngredients such as placenta, petroleum byproducts, pore-clogging oils, and potential allergens from animal products are being used in a wide variety of cosmetics and skin care products. Greater consumer awareness lets shoppers know what to look for.
How to File a Formal Complaint with Consumer AffairsAs a consumer, if you have a complaint regarding a service or merchandise you have purchased and was unable to resolve it directly with the merchant or company, you may be able to have the issue resolved by contacting a consumer affairs agency.
Animal Welfare Groups and Their Detractors: What's a Consumer to Believe?Animal welfare wields a great deal of power over the public. With certain consumer groups and animal welfare groups at odds, discerning the truth becomes more difficult than any of these individual groups would have the public believe.
The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission to Launch New Site in 2011The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission will offer that allows consumers to report safety concerns about products on the market.
Useful Consumer Information from the Federal Reserve: Credit CardsThe Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (also known as The Federal Reserve) has a Website that includes a consumer information webpage. It is a user-friendly tool for anyone looking for financial information.
President Obama Announces the Strongest Consumer Protections in US HistoryPresident Obama Announces The Strongest Consumer Protections in US History President Obama's September 17, 2010, Remarks to The Press - A Digest
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Another Oversight Bill in a Long Line of ThemAn article comparing the new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau against other government oversight bills.- Identity Theft: The Internet and Consumer ProtectionThe proliferating and evolving developments in computer technology and the Internet have created a new medium for old crimes. An enormously large number of consumers fall prey to Internet fraud, including identity theft.
Is Consulting a Consumer Credit Counselor a Good Idea?A consumer credit counselor will give you money management advice to help you avoid debt and if it is too late it will negotiate for you with your credit providers and try to get you lower interest rates.- Consumers' Heads in the Clouds, Privacy Protection Policy Up in the AirAt the intersection of Technology and Policy, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on January 29, 2010 addressed the potential dangers of cookie trails and the collection of consumer data in its second "Exploring Privacy" Roundtable.
- Consumer Financial Protection Agency: House Financial Services Committee Approves, Do You?Are you aware of a new consumer financial protection agency? Find out about the status of a newly pending federal agency, the Consumer Financial Protection Agency or the CFPA.
Ground Beef Recall 2009 Calls into Question Food and Consumer Good Safety ProceduresTrader Joe's and other retailers are affected by the Fairbank Farms beef recall, 2009. The ground beef recall deals with a particularly deadly form of E. coli. Do you ever wonder about the state of consumer product safety in general?- The Consumer Financial Protection Agency is Structured for FailureCommentary on the Obama administration's plans for the new consumer rights agency - the CFPA
- Consumer Safety: What Can You Do About It?Consumer safety is a critical issue when it comes to preventing injuries to children and adults but you have to know where to look for and report information. This gives specific dangers to watch for, resources for information, and gives suggestions for action.
Consumer Beware: Allied Interstate Part 2The most popular article I have written to date is "Consumer Beware: Allied Interstate." It has received more comments than nearly all of my more than 200 articles combined. It has received over 35,500 reads and for good reason. This article addresses recent activity.- Consumer or Privately Driven; Who Benefits from the EU Moratorium on Genetically Modified Organisms?Review the benefits reaped by both consumer and other (economic and political) interest groups. The objective is to verify that there are underlying economic and political beneficiaries, who profit from the restrictions set forth in the moratorium than do the consumers.
- Consumer Product Safety Commission Recalls Kids Clothing Due to Drawstring HazardHere are the latest recalls from CPSC for children's clothing due to drawstring hazard.
- Five Step Payment Protection Plans for ConsumersConsumers have rights in the marketplace. Read on to know what you are entitled to as a cardholder.
- Dominion to Pay Back Consumer OverchargesDominion Retail, Inc., the parent company who owns the Millstone power plants in Waterford, overcharged consumers on their January 2006 electricity bills
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