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U.S. PIRG

U.S. PIRG is a consumer group that stands up to powerful interests whenever they threaten our health and safety, our financial security, or our right to fully participate in our democratic society. Part of the Public Interest Network. https://uspirg.org/

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  • COVID-19/Public Health
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  • Zero Waste
  • Transportation
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  • Tax & Budget
  • How to minimize food waste this 4th of July

    How to minimize food waste this 4th of July

    Planning ahead and getting creative with leftovers reduces food waste for a fun, sustainable celebration
    Go to the profile of Danielle Melgar
    Danielle Melgar
    Jun 30
    How to make sure your credit reports don’t include paid medical debt

    How to make sure your credit reports don’t include paid medical debt

    Medical debt, even when it is paid off, remained on credit reports for up to seven years. That’s about to change.
    Go to the profile of Patricia Kelmar
    Patricia Kelmar
    Jun 29
    How discounts and incentives for electric vehicles should be improved

    How discounts and incentives for electric vehicles should be improved

    Consumer Campaign Director Mike Litt spoke at the Consumer Federation of America’s (CFA) 56th Annual Consumer Assembly
    Go to the profile of Mike Litt
    Mike Litt
    Jun 27
    The federal report on self-driving car crashes is important but incomplete

    The federal report on self-driving car crashes is important but incomplete

    Our desired destination should be zero roadway deaths
    Go to the profile of Sam Little
    Sam Little
    Jun 22
    High and low points of America’s streets: Continued

    High and low points of America’s streets: Continued

    It’s been a month since we launched our map pinpointing the highs and lows of transportation infrastructure in the United States
    Go to the profile of Sam Little
    Sam Little
    Jun 21
    CFPB wants public input on big bank obstacle course to get customer service

    CFPB wants public input on big bank obstacle course to get customer service

    CFPB director Rohit Chopra today announced a request for information about your experiences with your bank
    Go to the profile of Ed Mierzwinski
    Ed Mierzwinski
    Jun 21
    Rebooking airline tickets: How to sort out various vouchers and credits for future flights

    Rebooking airline tickets: How to sort out various vouchers and credits for future flights

    Here’s a guide to the various credits offered by the 10 largest domestic airlines
    Go to the profile of Jacob van Cleef
    Jacob van Cleef
    Jun 20
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