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3/27/2008
Students overwhelmingly support limits on campus credit card marketing, according to the results of a nationwide USPIRG survey of over 1500 students at 40 colleges in 14 states including the University of Maryland College Park.
12/28/2007
When the ball drops on Dec 31st, Maryland consumers will gain a new tool to stop identity theft.
11/20/2007
Hazardous toys are still sold in stores across the country, according to the 22nd annual toy safety survey released by the Maryland Public Interest Research Group.
10/29/2007
Bill to Reform the Consumer Product Safety Commission Passes Out of Senate Committee Today, Congress Takes Action After Recall of 25 Million Unsafe Toys in 2007
04/09/2007
The Maryland legislative session closes today having passed a number of important pro-consumer bills that empower consumers, strengthen democracy, and improve the quality of life in Maryland.
02/13/2008
In one year, 22 million Americans who rely on free over-the-air analog broadcasting – including many elderly and other vulnerable populations – will be at risk of losing access to TV, which for many is a primary source of news and emergency information as well as entertainment.