Latest Public Citizen Press Releases

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For Immediate Release: 1/5/09
Florida Lawyer Ad Rules Unconstitutionally Restrict Free Speech
Greg Beck, an attorney for Public Citizen, will urge Judge Marcia Morales Howard of the U.S. District for the Middle District of Florida to strike down unconstitutional advertising restrictions imposed on practicing attorneys in that state by the Florida Bar.

For Immediate Release: 1/5/09
If You Take Erectile Dysfunction Medications, Read This List
WorstPills.org Lists 56 Medications That May Cause Dangerous Interactions or Alter the Effectiveness of Erectile Dysfunction Drugs

For Immediate Release: 1/5/09
Straus Brings High Expectations to Texas Speaker Job
Statement of Tom “Smitty” Smith, Director, Public Citizen’s Texas Office

For Immediate Release: 12/19/08
Continued Support of Successful School Bus Program Is Critical to Health of Children, Drivers
Statement of Rachel McClure, Environmental Projects Director, Public Citizen’s Texas Office

For Immediate Release: 12/19/08
Ron Kirk Selected to Deliver on President-elect Obama’s Campaign Pledge to Reform U.S. Trade Policies
Statement of Lori Wallach, Director of Public Citizen’s Global Trade Watch Division

For Immediate Release: 12/18/08
Deal That Could Pave the Way for Four New Nuclear Reactors In the U.S. Is Taxpayer Boondoggle
Coalition Statement on Reactors Planned for Maryland, Pennsylvania, New York and Missouri

For Immediate Release: 12/18/08
Groups Challenge Dangerous Rule That Dramatically Increases Working Hours for Professional Truck Drivers
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The federal government should reconsider a seriously flawed regulation that can compel professional truck drivers to work and drive 19th century sweatshop hours, four major safety organizations said today. The groups – Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety, Public Citizen, the Truck Safety Coalition and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters – filed a petition for reconsideration today with the administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).

For Immediate Release: 12/17/08
Closing Santa’s Sweatshop: How to Deliver on Obama’s and Congress’ Toy Safety and Fair-Trade Promises
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As U.S. toy imports hit record levels this year, U.S. trade policy and outdated consumer safety protections expose America’s children to a flood of unsafe toys, according to a study Public Citizen released today. “Closing Santa’s Sweatshop” also documents campaign pledges on import safety made by President-elect Obama and new members of Congress – 34 of whom replace congressional supporters of the failed trade-policy status quo generating the import safety crisis.

For Immediate Release: 12/11/08
Economic Security, Health and Safety of Nation
Washington, D.C. - Leaders of seven of the country’s leading public interest groups are calling for the adoption of six major pro-consumer priorities, including the reinstatement of the White House Special Advisor on Consumer Affairs. As the economic crisis deepens, it is more important than ever for government leaders to deal quickly and effectively with pocketbook issues affecting every American consumer.

For Immediate Release: 12/9/08
Congress Must Force Big Three Automakers to Deliver Safer, More Fuel-Efficient Vehicles to a Demanding Public
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Before American taxpayers once again come to the rescue of the U.S. auto industry, Congress must require the industry to make vehicles that are more fuel-efficient, environmentally friendly and safer – products the public both wants and needs, Public Citizen President Joan Claybrook told a House committee today.

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