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Vote Yes for MASSPIRG!

Sunday, April 8, 2012
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130,000 Letters Tell Congress: Don't Double Student Loan Debt

Without a new plan, the average subsidized Stafford loan borrower will pay $2,800 more by the time they repay their loans. The most needy students will pay a crushing $5,000 more on their student loan than they otherwise would.

How To Save Money on Textbooks

Wednesday, March 14, 2012
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Media Hit | Consumer, Higher Ed, Textbooks

Groups target textbook prices to rein in college costs

A push to create free or inexpensive textbooks is gaining momentum as educators, philanthropists and policymakers nationwide search for new ways to rein in college costs.

Updated Bottle Bill Campaign Announces Business Support

Tuesday, February 14, 2012
By | Abe Scarr
Organizing Director

State House, Boston—In a move designed to counter the big business lobbyists who oppose the bill, the Campaign for an Updated Bottle Bill today launched “Businesses for the Updated Bottle Bill,” an effort which has already garnered the endorsement of 350 small businesses around the state.

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Resource | Consumer, Health Care

Young Person's Guide to Health Insurance

Under the federal health care law, young adults have access to new, previously unavailable health insurance options. To make the most of those new choices, you need to learn the facts. This guide is designed to help you do that.

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Student Consumer Action Network Project Packet

 

Download this resource for everything you need to know to organize the consumer campaign on your campus.

 

News Release | MASSPIRG | Consumer

Trouble in Toyland

Our 26th annual Trouble in Toyland survey finds toxic, dangerous toys still on store shelves.

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LISTEN: Consumer Groups Flag Dangerous Toys

WAMC covers the release of our 26th-annual "Trouble in Toyland" report. Don't miss the radio interview!

Media Hit | Consumer

PIRG: Avoid these Unsafe Toys this Holiday Season

The Fall River Herald News covers our 26th annual "Trouble in Toyland" Report.

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