Citizen Advocate: A Report For Members Of WISPIRG
Fall 2007
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Top Stories   WISPIRG's Matt Guidry

SAFE CHEMICAL FACILITIES
—Chemical industry lobbyists have thwarted strong bills at the federal level year after year—bills that would protect communities from chemical accidents.


 

Pushing Past The Chemical Lobby
Thanks in part to members, scientists, advocates and congressional champions, the past summer was a critical opportunity to loosen the chemical lobby’s stranglehold on Washington, D.C.

WISPIRG Stands Up For Real Cable Competition
Over the summer, AT&T pushed for a so-called “cable competition” bill that would allow them to cherry- pick the most lucrative communities while refusing to provide cable in others. Under the new bill, most consumers would not experience competition and many, particularly in rural communities, would still not have access to enhanced video and broadband technology.

 


 

Making Appliances More Energy-Efficient

Protecting Consumers From Check Scams

States Snuff Out Secondhand Smoke

Combined Reporting Levels The Playing Field

 

Congress Ahead Of The Curve On Student Aid

Bake Sales Turn Heads On Transit

 

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