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January, 2021

Facebook doubles down on promise to get out of politics

One investigative source says the company’s performance has yet to match its promise

Biden moves to open special Affordable Care Act enrollment period

The president will also address the issue of reproductive health in a separate order

Biden orders DOJ to end contracts with private prisons

The order doesn’t apply to privately run immigration detention centers

Biden to sign executive order aimed at strengthening American manufacturing sector

The order would increase the amount of U.S.-made goods purchased by the federal government

Biden to sign two more executive orders to help low-income consumers

The new orders will be signed on Friday

Many changes proposed by the Biden administration will affect consumers

Consumer advocates like what they see so far

November, 2020

President-elect Biden appoints COVID-19 advisory team

The panel is expected to set a national policy for dealing with the pandemic

California voters back Uber and Lyft on gig economy ballot measure

Ballot initiatives in other states to raise wages and legalize drugs have also passed

Americans have voted, now it’s a waiting game

It remains to be seen how long the country will have to wait before a winner is declared

Consumers face misleading robocalls on Election Day 2020

Despite some malicious efforts, officials say things are going better than expected

What consumers can expect if voting in person on Election Day 2020

Election officials will have COVID-19 safety measures in place

Federal judge tells USPS to take 'extraordinary measures' to process mail-in ballots

The validity of mail-in votes could become a point of contention in the election results

October, 2020

Twitter restricts Trump campaign account for posting ‘hacked materials’

The platform says it doesn’t want its platform to be an outlet for hackers

Microsoft reportedly stops Russian hackers from interfering in U.S. elections

Financial institutions, health care companies, and consumers might also benefit from Microsoft’s action

September, 2020

Judge orders USPS to prioritize election mail

A federal judge said changes are necessary to reassure the public that their votes will be counted

Twitter launches U.S. election hub to inform consumers about voting in 2020

The platform says it wants to combat misinformation and help people understand the process

Facebook says it won’t run new political ads in the week before elections

The company is aiming to keep misinformation off its platform

August, 2020

House to vote Saturday on bill to provide $25 billion in aid to postal service

The bill seeks to ‘protect the Postal Service and access to the ballot’

New York Attorney General files lawsuit to dissolve NRA

The complaint claims the organization has engaged in corruption and fraud

April, 2020

Consumers still have time to complete the 2020 Census

Responses are factored into determinations on federal funding for communities, schools, and more

March, 2020

Young people are actively worrying about political issues, experts find

Researchers say many children and teens have anxiety over how these issues affect them

Supreme Court will decide the fate of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

A lawsuit claims the agency’s structure violates the Constitution

February, 2020

YouTube announces new rules for 2020 political content

The platform will attempt to block videos designed to deceive viewers

December, 2019

China to ban all American-made hardware and software in government and public offices

The global interconnectedness of the internet could be at stake if other countries follow suit

Food stamp program rule change would require more consumers to work for benefits

The new policy will cause nearly 700,000 current SNAP recipients to lose their benefits

Trump suggests trade deal with China might not take place until after the 2020 election

The President says he has ‘no deadline’ for the deal

October, 2019

Twitter to ban all political ads on its platform

‘Political message reach should be earned, not bought,’ said CEO Jack Dorsey

U.S. to impose tariffs on $7.5 billion in European imports

The announcement comes amid increasing economic uncertainty

September, 2019

Trump administration lifts tariffs on more than 400 Chinese products

China said it sees the move as a ‘goodwill signal’

August, 2019

Facebook reinforces its rules for U.S. political advertisers ahead of the 2020 election

The social media titan is determined to keep the 2020 election from becoming a deja vu of 2016

Huawei granted temporary exemption from U.S. blacklist

The banned Chinese telecom giant has another 90 days to service existing handsets

May, 2019

Nevada legislature passes law to circumvent the Electoral College

The state joins 14 others that would elect presidents based on popular vote

Focusing on the source can help consumers avoid ‘fake news’

Researchers say consumers’ gut reactions can often hinge on where they pick up information

April, 2019

Most Americans don’t support Warren’s plan to break up big tech companies

A recent survey shows 68 percent believe such decisions should be left to the free market

January, 2019

Partial government shutdown cost the economy $11 billion

About $3 billion is permanently lost, according to a report from the Congressional Budget Office

A new bill would give federal workers financial relief and protection during the shutdown

Government workers would be given safe harbor on everything from rent to student loans

December, 2018

Facebook is ‘looking into’ why it deleted post from an ex-manager who says the platform censors black people

Mark Luckie wrote that Facebook fails its black customers and black employees

August, 2018

FCC blocked from ending Tribal internet subsidy

Apples court rules the agency likely to lose its court case

Consumer agency ending routine audits of lenders

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau will only act on consumer complaints

July, 2018

China says the U.S. has launched the ‘largest trade war in economic history’

The country has retaliated with tariffs of its own

June, 2018

Some passengers learn too late that Greyhound gives easy access to law enforcement

Border Patrol sightings and drug cases give a glimpse into Greyhound’s relationship with police agencies

Canada becomes second nation on Earth to legalize and regulate marijuana

Advocates are now pushing lawmakers to pardon people convicted of marijuana possession

Trump announces 25 percent tariffs on $50 billion in Chinese goods

China says the U.S. has declared a trade war

Mexico imposes tariffs on U.S. pork exports

Oddly, the result may be lower prices for American consumers

May, 2018

U.S., China call a truce in trade war

Prices of many consumer products should remain stable

April, 2018

CFPB director asks Congress to reduce the agency’s power

Critics charge Mick Mulvaney with pursuing a radical agenda

February, 2018

Democrats and Republicans agree on two-year budget deal

Budget increases deficit with new military and domestic spending

January, 2018

State of the Union speech promises increased prosperity

Trump lists economic accomplishments, says more to come

How consumers could be affected by a government shutdown

The government's spending authority ends Friday at midnight

RIP: The regulations that Trump killed in 2017

Large and small, the Trump administration ended hundreds of regulations this year. It is not easy to list all of them, so here are twenty

October, 2017

Senate votes to block lawsuits against financial services firms

Consumers will now have to resolve disputes with banks through arbitration only

September, 2017

Two firms that won border wall contracts were previously convicted of defrauding the U.S. government

A third company admitted in court filings to subcontracting an undocumented worker

July, 2017

Does President Trump's online conduct warrant a Twitter ban?

Twitter executives say they strive to treat all users equally when it comes to abuse

June, 2017

Groups line up against Senate healthcare bill

Measure would roll back expansion of Medicaid

Consumer groups line up to bash Treasury Department report

The report recommends rolling back many of the reforms in the Dodd-Frank Act

Treasury report expected to be harshly critical of consumer agency

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is targeted for disassembly and disposal

House passes bill loosening regulation of financial sector

The measure repeals many of the reforms passed after the 2008 financial meltdown

Dakota Access Pipeline firm monitored protesters and shared intel with police

Police have arrested dozens of anti-pipeline protesters and even filed federal charges against some

May, 2017

Groups say Trump budget would hit consumers hard

Spending blueprint slashes food stamps, Medicaid, and CDC budget

Consumer groups descend on Washington to fight protection rollbacks

The consumer activists are particularly concerned by efforts to weaken the CFPB

April, 2017

Trump's tax plan cuts rates, removes some deductions

The plan would eliminate the deduction for state and local taxes

How would a government shutdown affect you?

You might have to wait longer for your tax refund and possibily change vacation plans

Texas mayor who stoked 'Sharia Law' fears may be tapped for HUD post

Irving Mayor Beth Van Duyne suggested without evidence that radicalized Muslims were committing human rights violations

March, 2017

Justice Department changes its tune on Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

Times have changed since the last time it filed arguments on the matter

Reporters often banned from public meetings even though it's unconstitutional

Last week's White House event became notorious but locking out reporters is common

February, 2017

There's growing concern about a trade war with China

President Trump is being urged to carefully consider the consequences

Steve Forbes labels border adjustment tax idea 'crazy'

Says it will cost U.S. consumers $100 billion a year

January, 2017

Tech sector condemns Trump border closings

Tech company leaders offer jobs, housing, and other aid to those affected by Trump's action

Trump promises to do a 'big number' on Dodd-Frank

The consumer protection measure stifles business, hurts consumers, he argues

Private prison industry sees big leap in stock price under Trump administration

For-profit prisons stand to gain from Trump's immigration policies

State attorneys general defend Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

AGs from 17 states have filed a motion defending the bureau against its attackers

December, 2016

GOP group releases hit list of 200 rules, regs it wants to deep six

The rules on safety, health, environmental, and financial issues have been "devastating," House Freedom Caucus says

November, 2016

What a Trump presidency may mean for your pocketbook

What kind of change will the 'change candidate' bring?

Ride-sharing companies offer special deals for election day

Uber, Lyft, and Zipcar are all giving discounts to travelers making their way to vote

October, 2016

How to immigrate to Canada

Either Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump supporters may find this helpful

October, 2015

Clinton vows to take action on gun violence

Study finds gun ownership declining, political influence of the gun lobby possibly waning

June, 2014

Op-ed: Call the morgue; environmentalists are at it again

Third World children pay a heavy price for urban environmentalists banning GMO foods

September, 2009

Senate Studies Cell Phone Cancer Risks

New international report lists '15 reasons for concern'

July, 2006

Nigeria 419: The Road to Ruin

Nigerians Hone the Art of the Scam

Other Resources

Judge Rules Sprint Termination Fees are Illegal

Telecom must pay millions in class action suit

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