Advocacy & Public Service |
Consumer Protection |
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| Trump has Faced Few Street Protests, But Impeachment Could Change That | | Dec. 2, 2019 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Examining The Fine Print of Flight Insurance | | Sep. 10, 2018 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Consumer Financial Agency Issues Another Regulation for Congress to Rescind | | Jul. 24, 2017 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Regulators, Congress Face Airline Policy Puzzle | | Sep. 16, 2013 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Cable TV's Apples and Oranges | | Sep. 2, 2013 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Dodd-Frank Implementation Is a Stimulus for Lobbying | | Jul. 15, 2013 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director Nomination and Hearing | | Jul. 18, 2011 | | Primary Source |
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| Insurers Under Siege | | May 7, 2007 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. v. Dabit | | Mar. 21, 2006 | | Case Summary |
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| Overruling the States | | Mar. 6, 2006 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Buckeye Check Cashing, Inc. v. Cardegna | | Feb. 21, 2006 | | Case Summary |
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| Senate Vote 9: Class Action Lawsuits | | Jan. 9, 2006 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Burgeoning Bank Fees: Too High, Too Hidden? | | Jun. 27, 2005 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Bates v. Dow AgroSciences LLC | | Apr. 27, 2005 | | Case Summary |
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| FDA: The Making of a Regulatory Agency | | Apr. 11, 2005 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Courts and the Law: Malpractice Blame Game | | Mar. 28, 2005 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| 'Tort Reform' Battle: A Simple Case of Complexity | | Jan. 31, 2005 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Opposition to Shielding Drugmakers Makes Malpractice Bill a Longer Shot | | Jan. 10, 2005 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| 2004 Legislative Summary: Medical Malpractice Liability Limits | | Dec. 4, 2004 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Senate Clears Tougher Penalties for Identity Theft In Conjunction With Felony | | Jun. 26, 2004 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| House GOP Reruns Health Legislation In Effort to Spark Senate Action | | May 15, 2004 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| As Third Senate Cloture Vote on Medical Malpractice Fails, GOP Vows to Keep Issue Alive | | Apr. 10, 2004 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| 'Cheeseburger Bill' Puts Obesity Lawsuits at Top of Doable Tort Reform Agenda | | Mar. 13, 2004 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| 2003 Legislative Summary: Class Action Overhaul | | Dec. 13, 2003 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Drug Company Ethics | | Jun. 6, 2003 | | CQ Researcher |
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| Norfolk & Western Railway Co. v. Ayers | | Mar. 10, 2003 | | Case Summary |
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| Medical Malpractice | | Feb. 14, 2003 | | CQ Researcher |
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| Sprietsma v. Mercury Marine | | Dec. 3, 2002 | | Case Summary |
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| Cooper Industries, Inc. v. Leatherman Tool Group, Inc. | | May 14, 2001 | | Case Summary |
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| McCain-Edwards-Kennedy Proposal For Patients' Rights Legislation Gains Leverage in Senate | | 2001 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Liability Remains Main Obstacle To Patients' Rights Legislation | | 2001 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Internet Copyright Law Amendment Gets Noisy Support from Librarians | | 2001 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Dueling Patients' Rights Bills Grab Attention in Senate | | 2001 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Digital Dilemmas | | 2001 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Congress Steps Into Clash Of Copyrights, Consumer Rights | | 2001 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Free v. Abbott Laboratories, Inc.: Brief Summary | | Apr. 3, 2000 | | Case Summary |
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| Medical Mistakes | | Feb. 25, 2000 | | CQ Researcher |
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| Drugmakers Under Siege | | Sep. 3, 1999 | | CQ Researcher |
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| Patients' Rights, 1999-2000 Legislative Chronology | | 1999 - 2000 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Medical Errors, 1999-2000 Legislative Chronology | | 1999 - 2000 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Fraud in Student Financial Aid, 1999-2000 Legislative Chronology | | 1999 - 2000 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Fraud against the Elderly, 1999-2000 Legislative Chronology | | 1999 - 2000 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| False IDs, 1999-2000 Legislative Chronology | | 1999 - 2000 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Product Liability Overhaul, 1998 Legislative Chronology | | 1998 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Report of the Presidential Advisory Commission on Consumer Protection and Quality in the Health Care Industry: "Consumer Bill of Rights and Responsibilities" | | Nov. 20, 1997 | | Primary Source |
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| Reforming the FDA | | Jun. 6, 1997 | | CQ Researcher |
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| Food and Drug Administration Overhaul, 1997-1998 Legislative Chronology | | 1997 - 1998 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Cellular Phone Cloning, 1997 Legislative Chronology | | 1997 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| BMW of North America, Inc. v. Gore: Opinion Excerpt | | May 20, 1996 | | Primary Source |
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| BMW of North America, Inc. v. Gore: Detailed Summary | | May 20, 1996 | | Case Summary |
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| BMW of North America, Inc. v. Gore: Brief Summary | | May 20, 1996 | | Case Summary |
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| Gustafson v. Alloyd Co., Inc.: Brief Summary | | Feb. 28, 1995 | | Case Summary |
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| Excerpts from Report of the Congressional Office of Technology Assessment (OTA) on Prescription Drug Prices | | Feb. 24, 1993 | | Primary Source |
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| Telemarketing Scams, 1993-1994 Legislative Chronology | | 1993 - 1994 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Radon Risk Disclosure, 1993-1994 Legislative Chronology | | 1993 - 1994 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Protections for Car Buyers, 1993-1994 Legislative Chronology | | 1993 - 1994 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Insurance Redlining, 1993-1994 Legislative Overview | | 1993 - 1994 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Infertility Clinics, 1991-1992 Legislative Chronology | | 1992 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Infant Formula Price Fixing, 1991-1992 Legislative Chronology | | 1992 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Telephone Monopolies, 1991-1992 Legislative Chronology | | 1991 - 1992 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Telemarketing Controls, 1991-1992 Legislative Chronology | | 1991 - 1992 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Insurance Antitrust Exemption, 1991-1992 Legislative Chronology | | 1991 - 1992 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Caller Identification, 1991-1992 Legislative Chronology | | 1991 - 1992 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| 900-Number Regulation, 1991-1992 Legislative Chronology | | 1991 - 1992 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Vertical Price Fixing, 1991-1992 Legislative Chronology | | 1991 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Lead Use Restrictions, 1991-1992 Legislative Chronology | | 1991 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Indian Electric Project, 1991-1992 Legislative Chronology | | 1991 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Vertical Price Fixing, 1989-1990 Legislative Chronology | | 1990 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Student "Right-to-Know" Graduation Rates and Campus Crime Statistics, 1989-1990 Legislative Chronology | | 1990 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Insurance Antitrust Exemption, 1989-1990 Legislative Chronology | | 1990 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Telephone Monopolies, 1989-1990 Legislative Chronology | | 1989 - 1990 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Check-Hold Restrictions, 1987-1988 Legislative Chronology | | 1987 - 1988 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Airline Passenger Protection, 1987-1988 Legislative Chronology | | 1987 - 1988 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Authorization, Fiscal Years 1988-1990 | | 1987 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Health Promotion Veto, 1985-1986 Legislative Chronology | | 1985 - 1986 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Authorization, Fiscal Years 1986-1988 | | 1985 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Secretary of State of Maryland v. Munson: Brief Summary | | Jun. 26, 1984 | | Case Summary |
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| Bose Corp. v. Consumers Union of the United States: Brief Summary | | Apr. 30, 1984 | | Case Summary |
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| Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Funeral Rule, 1983 Legislative Chronology | | 1983 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Authorization, Fiscal Year 1984 | | 1983 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Used-Car Rule Veto, 1982 Legislative Chronology | | 1982 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Regulation of Doctors, 1982 Legislative Chronology | | 1982 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Used-Car Rule Veto, 1981 Legislative Chronology | | 1981 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Consumer Product Safety Commission v. GTE Sylvania: Brief Summary | | Jun. 9, 1980 | | Case Summary |
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| Aaron v. Securities and Exchange Commission: Brief Summary | | Jun. 2, 1980 | | Case Summary |
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| Investor Protection, 1980 Legislative Chronology | | 1980 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Household Movers, 1980 Legislative Chronology | | 1980 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Federal Trade Commission Funding, 1980 Legislative Chronology | | 1980 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Federal Trade Commission Funding, 1980 Legislative Chronology | | 1980 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Reiter v. Sonotone Corporation: Brief Summary | | Jun. 11, 1979 | | Case Summary |
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| Household Moving, 1979 Legislative Chronology | | 1979 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Consumer Complaints, 1979 Legislative Chronology | | 1979 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| St. Paul Fire & Marine Insurance Company v. Barry: Brief Summary | | Jun. 29, 1978 | | Case Summary |
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| No-Fault Auto Insurance, 1978 Legislative Chronology | | 1978 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Investor Protection, 1978 Legislative Chronology | | 1978 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Fraudulent Mail Solicitation, 1978 Legislative Chronology | | 1978 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Federal Trade Commission Activities, 1978 Legislative Chronology | | 1978 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Consumer Complaints, 1978 Legislative Chronology | | 1978 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Consumer Agency, 1978 Legislative Chronology | | 1978 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Piper Aircraft Corp. v. Chris-Craft Industries Inc.: Brief Summary | | Feb. 23, 1977 | | Case Summary |
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| Consumer Affairs, 1977-1980 Legislative Overview | | 1977 - 1980 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Youth Camp Safety, 1977 Legislative Chronology | | 1977 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Investor Protection, 1977 Legislative Chronology | | 1977 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Federal Trade Commission Activities, 1977 Legislative Chronology | | 1977 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Consumer Participation, 1977 Legislative Chronology | | 1977 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Consumer Co-op Bank, 1977 Legislative Chronology | | 1977 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Consumer Agency, 1977 Legislative Chronology | | 1977 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| No-Fault Auto Insurance, 1976 Legislative Chronology | | 1976 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Authorization, Fiscal Years 1976-1977 | | 1976 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Consumer Protection Agency, 1976 Legislative Chronology | | 1976 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Consumer Leasing, 1976 Legislative Chronology | | 1976 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Consumer Cooperatives, 1976 Legislative Chronology | | 1976 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Consumer Controversies, 1976 Legislative Chronology | | 1976 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Alyeska Pipeline Service Company v. The Wilderness Society: Brief Summary | | May 12, 1975 | | Case Summary |
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| Youth Camp Safety, 1975 Legislative Chronology | | 1975 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| No-Fault Auto Insurance, 1975 Legislative Chronology | | 1975 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Amendments, 1975 Legislative Chronology | | 1975 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Fair Trade Laws, 1975 Legislative Chronology | | 1975 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Consumer Protection Agency, 1975 Legislative Chronology | | 1975 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Consumer Fraud, 1975 Legislative Chronology | | 1975 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| No-Fault Auto Insurance, 1974 Legislative Chronology | | 1974 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Municipal Bonds Regulation, 1974 Legislative Chronology | | 1974 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Consumer Protection Agency, 1974 Legislative Chronology | | 1974 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Antitrust Procedures and Penalties Act, 1974 Legislative Chronology | | 1974 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| American Hospital Association's Patient's Bill of Rights | | Jan. 8, 1973 | | Primary Source |
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| Consumer Affairs, 1973-1976 Legislative Overview | | 1973 - 1976 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| No-Fault Auto Insurance, 1973 Legislative Chronology | | 1973 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Insurance and Savings Accounts, 1973 Legislative Chronology | | 1973 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Consumer Protection Agency, 1973 Legislative Chronology | | 1973 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Agricultural and Consumer Protection Act, 1973 Legislative Chronology | | 1973 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Federal Trade Commission v. Sperry and Hutchinson Company: Brief Summary | | Mar. 1, 1972 | | Case Summary |
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| Product Safety Agency, 1972 Legislative Chronology | | 1972 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| No-Fault Auto Insurance, 1972 Legislative Chronology | | 1972 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Consumer Protection Agency, 1972 Legislative Chronology | | 1972 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Consumer Finance Commission, 1972 Legislative Chronology | | 1972 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Auto Repair Costs, 1972 Legislative Chronology | | 1972 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Perez v. U.S.: Brief Summary | | Apr. 26, 1971 | | Case Summary |
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| No-Fault Auto Insurance, 1971 Legislative Chronology | | 1971 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Consumer Warranties, 1971 Legislative Chronology | | 1971 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Consumer Protection Agency, 1971 Legislative Chronology | | 1971 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Auto Repair Costs, 1971 Legislative Chronology | | 1971 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Consumer Warranties, 1970 Legislative Chronology | | 1970 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Consumer Protection Agency, 1970 Legislative Chronology | | 1970 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Consumer Finance Commission, 1970 Legislative Chronology | | 1970 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Consumer Affairs, 1969-1972 Legislative Overview | | 1969 - 1972 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Food and Drug Administration Consumer Report, 1969 Legislative Chronology | | 1969 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Under Fire, 1969 Legislative Chronology | | 1969 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Consumer Reorganization, 1969 Legislative Chronology | | 1969 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Class Action Suits, 1969 Legislative Chronology | | 1969 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Auto Insurance, Repair Costs, 1969 Legislative Chronology | | 1969 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Miscellaneous Consumer Protection Bills, 1968 | | 1968 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Mail Frauds, 1967 Legislative Chronology | | 1967 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Land Sale Frauds, 1967 Legislative Chronology | | 1967 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Consumer Legislation, 1965-1968 Overview | | 1965 - 1968 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Funeral Arrangements and Funeral Industry Scrutiny | | | | Encyclopedia Entry |
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| Figure 3-10 Consumer Confidence, 19602010 | | | | Facts & Figures |