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Disappointing vote could mean higher prices for prescription drugs
1 day ago · Senate Judiciary committee voted to pass legislation that undermines efforts to lower drug prices. In a disappointing blow to efforts to reduce the high cost of drugs, the Senate Judiciary Committee narrowly voted out of committee the PREVAIL Act. For months PIRG, our members, and a strong ...
FTC, responding to PIRG and Consumer Reports letter, finds most …
2 days ago · The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) published a report on Tuesday that found 89% of smart products surveyed failed to disclose on their websites how long the products would receive software updates. When software support ends, consumers are stuck with a product that loses features or doesn’t work ...
Statement: CFPB finalizes payment apps rule ‘to protect personal …
Nov 21, 2024 · New rule allows bureau to supervise payment app companies like it does banks. WASHINGTON — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) finalized on Thursday its digital payment apps rule for larger nonbanks that handle more than 50 million transactions per year. The rule should soon be published in the Federal Register and …
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All Americans want a healthier, safer, more secure future. PIRG works to find common ground around common sense solutions that will help make that future a reality.
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PIRG urges US House to pass Lower Costs, More Transparency Act
Dec 8, 2023 · The US House is set to vote on a major piece of health care legislation that would begin to address skyrocketing health care costs. Among other provisions, it would:
Looking ahead: PIRG’s 2021 federal and state priorities
Dec 30, 2020 · A glance at the plans of U.S. PIRG and the state PIRGs to improve American health, safety and well-being in 2021 and beyond. U.S. PIRG. DENVER – The new year is just around the corner.In 2021, the U.S. Public Interest Research Group (PIRG) and the state PIRGs will work to improve our health, safety and well-being by bringing Americans together to advocate for new laws and other positive changes