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  1. Congress is running out of time to stop student loan rates from doubling. Show them that students and their... fb.me/184HpPscq about 18 hours ago via Facebook
  2. Microsoft will finally introduce a "Do Not Track" default privacy setting in Internet Explorer 10, allowing... fb.me/1s2G1Y3vg about 19 hours ago via Facebook
  3. [VICTORY] The FDA has rejected a petition to change the name of high fructose corn syrup to "corn sugar" on... fb.me/1tWaIecfA 1:01 PM May 31st via Facebook
  4. Banks go to great lengths to prevent consumer choice! Delays and fees can make it tough to get rid of your old bank. on.msnbc.com/LZ9MLS 10:38 AM May 31st via web
  5. Thank you @whitehouse for proposing vehicle standards of 54.5MPG by 2025! Cleaner cars will ease the pain of high #gasprices 12:58 PM May 30th via TweetDeck
  6. Consumers Reports survey: fuel economy most important factor for Americans in buying a car bit.ly/LfZfcY #cleancars 11:50 AM May 30th via TweetDeck
  7. Unless Congress acts now, medical implants will continue to be approved based on dangerous recalled products!... fb.me/1yDPXsipR 11:38 AM May 30th via Facebook
  8. US auto industry is recovering on the strength of #cleancars. Let’s charge forward with #54.5 mpg by 2025 standards! 8:59 AM May 30th via TweetDeck
  9. RT @consumerist: Sometimes It's Cheaper To Pay Cash Than Use Your Insurance bit.ly/LCl71e 1:59 PM May 29th via TweetDeck
  10. Good News: New food safety rules are in the works to prevent problems like this week's spinach recall. Bad News:... fb.me/1jcPCxoG4 12:53 PM May 25th via Facebook
  11. [UPDATE] The Senate fails to compromise on a bill that would keep student loan interest rates low. “Lawmakers need... fb.me/OMuA5HDB 8:57 AM May 25th via Facebook
  12. [UPDATE] Blue Cross Blue Shield, Golden Rule, Humana, and others expect to owe $51.7 million in rebates to... fb.me/1Dnnubmbo 11:41 AM May 24th via Facebook
  13. [RECALL ALERT] Private Selections and Marketside Organic Baby Spinach have been recalled due to possible... fb.me/yAYCUbro 10:02 AM May 23rd via Facebook
  14. [CONSUMER ALERT] Starting this month, Americans will automatically receive free emergency cell phone alerts for... fb.me/1qf5Tep8z 8:09 AM May 22nd via Facebook
  15. [TAKE ACTION] “It's time to close this absurd loophole and give the FDA the power it needs to protect patients,"... fb.me/1mfnDR0zA 10:27 AM May 21st via Facebook
  16. [TAKE ACTION] “It's time to close this absurd loophole and give the FDA the power it needs to protect patients,"... fb.me/1Gg2e5S8e 10:27 AM May 21st via Facebook
  17. [TAKE ACTION] “It's time to close this absurd loophole and give the FDA the power it needs to protect patients,"... fb.me/1DuXZB2Y1 10:27 AM May 21st via Facebook
  18. [CONSUMER ALERT] Wells Fargo customers, we all knew this day was coming... and here it is. Which bank do you... fb.me/1IuM1xQkC 12:52 PM May 18th via Facebook
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