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In this report we explore consumer complaints about credit cards with the aim of uncovering patterns in the problems consumers are experiencing with their credit cards and documenting the role of the CFPB in helping consumers successfully resolve their complaints.
On Friday, January 10, new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) rules will go into effect that will help protect homeowners and homebuyers from the mortgage abuses that led to the housing crisis.
A review of data from the Federal Highway Administration, Federal Transit Administration and Census Bureau for America’s 100 most populous urbanized areas – which are home to over half of the nation’s population – shows that the decline in per-capita driving has taken place in a wide variety of regions. From 2006 to 2011, the average number of miles driven per resident fell in almost three-quarters of America’s largest urbanized areas for which up-to-date and accurate data are available. Most urbanized areas have also seen increases in public transit use and bicycle commuting and decreases in the share of households owning a car.
The 2013 Trouble in Toyland report is the 28th annual INPIRG survey of toy safety. In this report, INPIRG provides safety guidelines for consumers when purchasing toys for small children and provides examples of toys currently on store shelves that may pose potential safety hazards.
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Student leaders educate the campus about income inequality during National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week.
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We collect petition signatures - lots of them!
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Hunger and Homelessness intern Roua Aboukhadijeh collecting interview footage on campus for a short film on poverty.
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Students campaign for High Speed Rail.
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Fast Trains ARE Cool.
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Students volunteer at a local garden for the National Hunger Cleanup.
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Volunteers wear the textbook mascot costumes to educate students about affordable textbook alternatives.
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Students posing with the textbook Rebellion books, We Want Cheaper TEXTBOOKS!!
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Textbook Rebel and Mr. $200 drew attention to outrageous textbook prices.
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Six media outlets covered a stop on the Textbooks Rebellion tour to promote affordable alternatives to outrageously expensive textbooks.
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Tell Congress: Don't Double Our Rates
On July 1, student loan interest rates on federal student loans will double, driving up loan costs for 8 million students by $1,000 per loan.
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Jobs for Graduating Seniors
If you are ready to dig in and start solving the problems that confront our country, consider a job with U.S. PIRG.
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Meet new people, get involved in your community, learn important skills, and make a difference.
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A crash course in effective citizenship.
Get the basic tools necessary to run strong campaigns and service projects and win reforms both on and off campus for students and the public interest.
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