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Denial of auto loan relief leads to spike in consumer complaints

An analysis of consumer complaints published by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) shows that as millions of Americans remain out of work due to the COVID-19 pandemic, complaints about problems in obtaining auto loan relief are skyrocketing.

News Release | TexPIRG | COVID-19

TexPIRG Statement on Gov. Abbott slowing down the state’s reopening

Gov. Greg Abbott halted the process of reopening Texas on Thursday amid a record-setting spike in coronavirus (COVID-19) cases. In addition, the governor told four large counties across the state not to allow elective surgeries, to keep from overwhelming hospitals. In response, TexPIRG Director Bay Scoggin released the following statement.

News Release | U.S. PIRG

Bayer paying more than $10 billion to settle Roundup lawsuits

In a win for public health, Bayer announced a settlement of more than $10 billion with 95,000 plaintiffs who allege that glyphosate, a key ingredient in its Roundup weedkiller, causes cancer. This victory is important. Next we need to get rid of Roundup and other glyphosate-based weedkillers.

News Release | U.S. PIRG | COVID-19

Statement: Cutting federal funding and support undermines COVID-19 testing efforts

U.S.PIRG Public Health Campaigns Director, Matt Wellington, issued a statement on the decision to end funding for 13 COVID-19 testing sites. 

News Release | U.S. PIRG Education Fund | Health Care

Weds. panel discussion: Two major reasons consumers don’t get a fair price or effective prescription drugs

U.S. PIRG Education Fund is co-sponsoring a free Zoom panel in which panelists will discuss two ways consumers and patients are harmed by drug industry price manipulation and lack of competitive restraints: step therapy and rebate walls.

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