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The Consumer Federation of America is an association of more than 250 nonprofit consumer organizations established to advance the consumer interest.

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Consumer Federation of America @consumerfed.bsky.social · 12h
The economic consequences of online #Scams and #Fraud are enormous. Americans lose an estimated $148 billion a year to online scams #Congress must ensure #BigTech is held accountable and protect consumers from fraud.
consumerfed.org
Article - Coalition Sends Letter to Congress to Stop Growing Threat of Tech-Enabled Scams by Holding Companies Accountable When Their Products Facilitate Fraud | Consumer Federation of America
The United to Stop Online Scams coalition sent the following letter to Congress urging members to curb the growing threat of tech-enabled scams and fraud by holding technology companies accountable wh...
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Consumer Federation of America @consumerfed.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
“If a company has a technology that’s going to allow them to earn more money from consumers, I don’t see why they wouldn’t use it.” The concerns come after new patent filings from Walmart revealed #AI technology that could potentially be used to help set #prices.
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Consumer Federation of America @consumerfed.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
“In general, consolidation reduces #Consumer choices,” Gremillion told Inc. “Undersupply may take the form of higher #Prices, but it can also mean forcing consumers to accept a ‘lowest common denominator’ inferior product.” www.inc.com/liyana-illya...
inc.com
Independent Grocers Operate on 1 to 2 Percent Margins. Now 1 Added Cost Is Squeezing Them
Critics of growing grocery consolidation say the problem isn’t just prices but whether local businesses will survive at all.
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Consumer Federation of America @consumerfed.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
“We definitely have been worried by the application of #AI in the administration’s rulemaking process and in the announcement of executive orders.” It fits within a broader trend of lots of applications of AI rolling out quickly without due diligence.” @sjccorn.bsky.social
fedscoop.com
HUD eyes AI tool to review grant spending. Housing advocates have concerns
The system will analyze every check written by a grant recipient starting at the end of this month. Housing and tech experts worry about politicization and its impact on small awardees.
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Consumer Federation of America @consumerfed.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Latino homeowners in #Florida pay 58% more for home #Insurance than those in predominantly white neighborhoods - roughly $5,000 more per year Full story here: www.tampabay28.com/news/region-...
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Consumer Federation of America @consumerfed.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
CFA's conducting research on #FoodMarketing & the #SurveillanceEconomy. Parents w/ Kids Under 18: Please take & share this 5-minute survey to help us learn more about food ads, privacy, and social media platforms 👇 forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/respon...
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Consumer Federation of America @consumerfed.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Save the Date for CFA's 50th Annual National #Food Policy Conference! When: Wednesday, March 10 & Thursday, March 11 Learn More: consumerfed.org/event/nation...
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Consumer Federation of America @consumerfed.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
CFA urges #Insurance Commissioners to ban the harmful practice of #PriceOptimization in insurance #SurveillancePricing
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Article - CFA Urges States to Follow Texas's Lead and Ban Price Optimization in Insurance | Consumer Federation of America
Price optimization is a type of surveillance pricing in which insurance companies vary policyholders’ premiums based on their expected “willingness to pay.
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Consumer Federation of America @consumerfed.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Kitchen Table #AI policies center around #privacy, personal autonomy, fairness, #safety, #affordability, and sanity. This technology is not ungovernable. It’s time to focus on the people, and the very real damage AI companies are doing today. New Blog by CFA's @benwinters.bsky.social
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Article - Kitchen Table AI Policy – CFA’s Proposal for Addressing How AI is Hurting People Right Now | Consumer Federation of America
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Ben Winters @benwinters.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
thrilled that rep @foushee.house.gov + rep. moyan released the SAFE platform act today -- a strong bill addressing the lack of action and responsibility of social media platforms to protect their users from scams we @consumerfed.bsky.social are proud to support foushee.house.gov/media/press-...
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Foushee, Moylan Introduce Bipartisan SAFE Platforms Act to Protect Consumers from Online Scams | U.S. Congresswoman Valerie Foushee
The Official U.S. Congressional website of Congresswoman Valerie Foushee
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Consumer Federation of America @consumerfed.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Progress on reducing the nation’s chronic #Diet -related disease epidemic faces the same fundamental problem today in the United States as efforts to prevent acute #Foodborne illness: Rampant #Corruption Learn more in our latest blog ⤵️
consumerfed.org
Article - Food Safety and Corruption | Consumer Federation of America
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Consumer Federation of America @consumerfed.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Per an analysis by the Consumer Federation of America, the cost of #Scams and crimes exceeds $1,000 per U.S. household in 2026. Read More: www.moneydigest.com/2259424/gen-...
moneydigest.com
This Generation Is The Most Likely To Fall For Costly Online Scams (And It's Not Boomers) - Money Digest
Chronically online members of Gen Z consistently face higher risk and rates of online scams, leading to larger financial losses, than older generations.
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Consumer Federation of America @consumerfed.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
America is in the middle of a #Housing affordability crisis. So why are members of #Congress voting against more funding for housing? Find out in CFA’s latest blog by @sjccorn.bsky.social
consumerfed.org
Article - Why is Congress Leaving $300 Million for Housing Funding on the Table? | Consumer Federation of America
By requiring the Federal Home Loan Banks to contribute more to housing it could annually help fund the construction of an estimated 12,500 affordable rental units, provide down payment and closing cos...
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Consumer Federation of America @consumerfed.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
A test conducted by CFA found that unmarried #Drivers pay more. Single, divorced and widowed drivers got quotes in April 2025 that were up to $108 higher for six months of premiums from four out of five #CA carriers.
latimes.com
In reversal, California regulator says unmarried drivers should not pay more for auto insurance
California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara, in a reversal, will no longer allow auto insurers to consider marital status in setting premiums, a policy that has resulted in unmarried drivers paying...
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Consumer Federation of America @consumerfed.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
CEOs of #BigTech companies are calling for government oversight. Our People-First #Chatbot Bill gives lawmakers a straightforward approach. #AI Chatbots are products, not people. They’re created and released by companies that must be held accountable when their products harm people.
consumerfed.org
Article - The People-First Chatbot Bill | Consumer Federation of America
The People-First Chatbot Bill gives lawmakers a straightforward approach to address the harms caused by chatbot products that have been developed and deployed by tech companies with little oversight o...
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Consumer Federation of America @consumerfed.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Congress must vote NO on #HR7866 It would end states' ability to enforce their own interest-rate limits on loans made by out-of-state banks. The result, more financial distress & fewer protections against triple-digit #Interest rates. #StopTheDebtTrap
consumerfed.org
Article - CFA Letter Opposing H.R. 7866, the American Lending Fairness Act | Consumer Federation of America
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Consumer Federation of America @consumerfed.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
“We applaud @repmaxinewaters.bsky.social for taking action to increase the Federal Home Loan Banks’ minimum contributions to #AffordableHousing for the first time in more than 35 years" @sjccorn.bsky.social #FHLBanks
consumerfed.org
Article - CFA and the Coalition for FHLBank Reform Endorse Rep. Maxine Waters' Bill to Increase Affordable Housing Funding | Consumer Federation of America
Congresswoman Maxine Waters bill (H.R. 10325), would increase the Federal Home Loan Banks mandatory contribution to Affordable Housing Programs nation-wide. Passage of the bill would direct approximat...
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Consumer Federation of America @consumerfed.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
“It’s Unethical to call this an Ethics Provision” The #Senate is set to hold a key procedural vote today on the #CLARITYAct. But what do the new #Ethics restrictions actually do? Find out in CFA’s Eye on #Tech blog by @csfrayer.bsky.social #Crypto
eyeontech.substack.com
CLARITY Act Update - Ethics Schmethics
It’s Unethical to call this an Ethics Provision
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Consumer Federation of America @consumerfed.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
89% of Americans favor country-of-origin labeling for #Beef and #Pork, but will the White House’s sudden embrace of the issue actually make it mandatory? #COOL Find out in our latest blog ⤵️
consumerfed.org
Article - Why Country of Origin Labeling Matters | Consumer Federation of America
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Consumer Federation of America @consumerfed.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
“We’ve talked a lot about our #Insurance affordability crisis,” said @sjccorn.bsky.social, director of #Housing at CFA. “What we haven’t really talked about is the racially inequitable impacts, and that Black and Hispanic #Homeowners are particularly struggling.”
insideclimatenews.org
As Extreme Weather Worsens, Black and Hispanic Homeowners Are Paying More for Insurance - Inside Climate News
Residents in predominantly Hispanic communities in Florida are paying on average $5,014 more annually for their policies, a new report says.
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Consumer Federation of America @consumerfed.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
We are #Hiring: America Saves is a national campaign of CFA that helps individuals take control of their finances, reduce debt, and build a habit of saving. Apply Today: consumerfed.org/careers/
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Consumer Federation of America @consumerfed.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Affordable energy is essential to lowering the cost of living. Join consumer advocates, regulators, & energy experts at CFA’s 2026 #Climate & #Energy Symposium to tackle some of the biggest questions facing consumers today. Register Now: consumerfed.org/events/2026-...
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Consumer Federation of America @consumerfed.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
CFA's conducting research on #FoodMarketing & the #SurveillanceEconomy. Parents w/ Kids Under 18: Take & share this 5-minute survey to help us learn more about food ads, privacy, and social media platforms 👇 forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/respon...
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Consumer Federation of America @consumerfed.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Two studies, with differing results, set out to measure whether advances from #FHLBanks correlate with greater #RealEstate lending. CFA’s thorough analysis reveals which one is the more authoritative source, in our latest blog
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Article - Revising Myths about the Federal Home Loan Banks: A Close Look at Two Recent Studies on the Links Between Advance Lending and Housing Activity | Consumer Federation of America
CFA’s review of two recent studies on the FHLBanks points to the GAO study as a more authoritative source. The FHLBanks have freely used the Urban Institute’s large aggregate number in their lobbying,...
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Consumer Federation of America @consumerfed.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
“Your account number and routing number appear on the check,” @adamrust.bsky.social said. “It’s very personal. It’s very sensitive.”
usatoday.com
Still sending checks in the mail? It's time to stop.
Check fraud is rising even as the number of checks in circulation is declining. If you're still sending them in the mail, it may be time to stop.
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Consumer Federation of America @consumerfed.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Advancing a fair and safe marketplace for all means advocating for #Consumers and #Workers This #LaborDay CFA celebrates #Solidarity
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Consumer Federation of America @consumerfed.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
"If you work with an inexperienced agent," @sjccorn.bsky.social said, "you may leave a lot of money on the table." #RealEstate
theatlantic.com
So a C-List Celebrity Is Selling Your House?
Reality-TV stars and influencers are getting into real estate.
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Consumer Federation of America @consumerfed.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
"Consumers deserve to know where their food comes from. There is no excuse for keeping consumers in the dark." Tell the #WhiteHouse and #Congress, restore mandatory country-of-origin labeling for #Beef. #MCOOL Sign & Share: form.jotform.com/262434091212...
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Consumer Federation of America @consumerfed.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
“No one benefits when #RealEstate listings are not public and you have to go through one website or one company” to learn about what’s available to buy or rent, @sjccorn.bsky.social
marketwatch.com
How the private-listing war between Zillow and Compass could cost home buyers and sellers
Real-estate giants Compass and Zillow are battling over control of home listings. Consumer advocates and industry experts warn that buyers and sellers could pay a price.
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Consumer Federation of America @consumerfed.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Energy decisions being made today will shape what consumers pay for years to come. Join CFA’s 2026 #Climate & #Energy Symposium to discuss how we can meet growing energy needs while keeping costs #affordable for families. Register here: consumerfed.org/events/2026-...
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Consumer Federation of America @consumerfed.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
The Administration disbanded the DOJ’s #ConsumerProtection Branch and delayed a #Food traceability rule. Now #FDA officials indicate there have never been more active #Foodborne #illness investigations open at once. Learn more in our latest blog ⤵️
consumerfed.org
Article - Tracing a Monumental Food Safety Failure | Consumer Federation of America
FDA is currently investigating 19 foodborne illness clusters. In a recent meeting with consumer advocates, FDA officials indicated there have never been more active investigations open at once. Bad po...
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Consumer Federation of America @consumerfed.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
“There’s some concerning expenditures in that report,” said @adamrust.bsky.social, director of financial services for the Consumer Federation of America. He cited the use of #BNPL for #CreditCard bills, #Crypto purchases and #Gambling
san.com
How 'buy now, pay later' options quietly add interest fees
BNPL financing was seen as a low-cost alternative to credit. New research shows it can include hidden fees and debt carrying interest.
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EPIC @epic.org · 20/08/2026
NEW: EPIC and @consumerfed.bsky.social just published a plain-language guide to surveillance pricing: what it actually is, how it's different from dynamic pricing or price gouging, and 10+ real examples from Target, Uber, Delta, Staples, and more. 🧵
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Consumer Federation of America @consumerfed.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
CFA and @epic.org published a resource that defines key terms relevant to #DataDrivenPricing practices, breaks down how #SurveillancePricing actually works, and compiles real-world examples of predatory pricing practices. consumerfed.org/news/reports...
consumerfed.org
Article - Explaining Surveillance Pricing and Other Data-Driven Pricing Practices | Consumer Federation of America
The goals of this issue briefing are to provide definitions and examples for pricing-related harms and aggregate real-world examples of surveillance pricing and other predatory data-driven pricing pra...
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Consumer Federation of America @consumerfed.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Congratulations to @calenergy.bsky.social for passing a rule to help drivers save money and improve the environment! www.energy.ca.gov/proceeding/r...
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Replacement Tire Efficiency Program Proceeding
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Consumer Federation of America @consumerfed.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
"Our report still shows that #Homeowners in Black and Hispanic communities pay more for their homeowners #Insurance, that is a fact." - @sjccorn.bsky.social Watch the full report from @investigatetv.com here: www.investigatetv.com/2026/08/14/h...
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Consumer Federation of America @consumerfed.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Expanding access to #Renovation #Mortgages could help solve our nationwide #Housing #AffordabilityCrisis. Learn more in our latest blog: consumerfed.org/news/blogs/d...
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Article - Demystifying the Fixer-Upper Home: Renovation Mortgages 101 | Consumer Federation of America
Expanding access to renovation mortgages could help solve our nationwide housing affordability crisis. Renovation or “rehab” mortgages combine a home’s purchase price and renovation costs into one loa...
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Consumer Federation of America @consumerfed.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
CFA’s Doug Heller sat down with More Perfect Union to discuss our new analysis: #Insurance companies earn millions in interest and investment income with every day of #Claim delay. Full Video Here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=cr9T...
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Consumer Federation of America @consumerfed.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
“These narratives, all published with consumer consent, convey the emotional hurt caused when companies act without regard for the law. It’s wrong, especially at a time when so many people are struggling to make ends meet." @adamrust.bsky.social #CFPB
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Consumer Federation of America @consumerfed.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
“The industry uses claim lowballing and denials to wring extra profit out of customers who don’t have the resources or, in some states, the rights to fight back,” said Douglas Heller, director of #Insurance at the Consumer Federation of America.
wsj.com
If You Get in a Car Crash, the Risk Is Growing Your Insurance Won’t Pay
Auto insurers didn’t pay out on 45% of auto liability and medical claims they resolved last year, according to a Wall Street Journal analysis.
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Consumer Federation of America @consumerfed.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
With the recent #Wildfires in #Washington State, CFA and United Policyholders share tips and resources to help residents get their #Homeowners #Insurance claims paid in full and on time consumerfed.org/news/press-r...
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Article - Tips for Consumers to Get Fair Insurance Treatment After the Washington State Wildfires | Consumer Federation of America
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Consumer Federation of America @consumerfed.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Only #Congress — not a non-binding agency policy statement — has the authority to override state law, and Congress has repeatedly failed to pass #AI preemption legislation, signaling democratic opposition to the approach.
techtimes.com
FTC Targets Anthropic for AI Bias, Shields Grok Despite Musk's Admitted Interventions
FTC AI bias enforcement escalated this week when Chair Andrew Ferguson sent compliance letters to AI companies - but the policy document names Anthropic more than half a dozen times while omitting Elo...
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Consumer Federation of America @consumerfed.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
"The most important distinction between the proposed #GRAS rule and actions like the #TraceabilityRule delay, or the decision to cut out #Cyclospora from #FoodNet, is the difference between aspiration and actual policy." Learn More in Our Latest Blog ⤵️
consumerfed.org
Article - Real Trump Administration Policy is Causing People to Eat Less “Real Food” | Consumer Federation of America
The most important distinction between the proposed GRAS rule and actions like the traceability rule delay, or the decision to cut out Cyclospora from FoodNet, is the difference between aspiration and...
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Consumer Federation of America @consumerfed.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
What is #Innovation in #Tech ? Hear CFA's @benwinters.bsky.social explain on the The Regulating #AI Podcast Watch full episode here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJIU...
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Howard County Office of Consumer Protection @hococonsumer.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
#hocoscamsquad
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Consumer Federation of America @consumerfed.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Across all lines of property and casualty #Insurance, the industry gains a combined $52.3 million in investment income per day when #Claims are delayed, according to @weissratings.bsky.social for the nonprofit Consumer Federation of America
chicago.suntimes.com
Insurance industry makes millions each day claims go unpaid, analysis shows
Across all lines of property and casualty insurance — like home, auto and business — the industry gains a combined $52.3 million in investment income per day when claims are delayed, according to Weis...
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Consumer Federation of America @consumerfed.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
The Consumer Federation of America sharply criticized #TaylorFarms for not being more transparent in its original #Recall notice about the brands and retailers potentially affected by the parasite.
abcnews.com
Taylor Farms pulls jalapeño products sold at grocery stores
Taylor Farms is now pulling more than a dozen products with jalapeños from grocery stores across the United States.
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Consumer Federation of America @consumerfed.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
. #Oklahoma has a chance to promote durable #InsuranceReforms The next #Insurance Commissioner should seize this moment and help #Homeowners get affordable coverage, fair treatment, and the full claim payments they are owed
consumerfed.org
Article - Oklahoma Has a Major Homeowners Insurance Crisis. The Next Insurance Commissioner Can Help Change That | Consumer Federation of America
Oklahoma has a chance to promote durable insurance reforms. We urge those vying to become the next Insurance Commissioner to seize this moment and help ordinary homeowners get affordable coverage, fai...
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Consumer Federation of America @consumerfed.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
CFA and the @naturbanleague.bsky.social in April published a report critical of #PocketListings. Then, CFA requested the Department of Justice investigate the deal. "It's not good for #Sellers and it's not good for #Buyers either." @sjccorn.bsky.social
realtor.com
EXCLUSIVE: Sen. Warren Says Compass Private Listings Partnership With Chicago MLS 'Increases Risks of Civil Rights Violations' in Scathing Letter to CEOs
Sen. Elizabeth Warren on Thursday sent a letter to Compass CEO Robert Reffkin requesting information about the brokerage's private listings.
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Consumer Federation of America @consumerfed.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
CFA celebrates the introduction of the Consumer Advocacy and Protection Act of 2026, which would result in more severe financial consequences when companies put Americans at risk with #Unsafe #Products
consumerfed.org
Article - Strong Enforcement Tools Are Needed to Protect Americans from Unsafe Products | Consumer Federation of America
The Consumer Federation of America is celebrating the introduction of the Consumer Advocacy and Protection Act of 2026, which would result in more severe financial consequences when companies put Amer...
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