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Toxic triclosan in toothpaste?

Friday, June 15, 2018
By | Dev Gowda
Director, Campaign for Toxic-Free Products

A recent article in the LA Times revealed that a new study found that the toxic compound triclosan, which is commonly found in toothpaste as well as other consumer products such as cosmetics, children’s toys, and yoga mats, “could cause adverse effects on colonic inflammation and colon cancer.”

MASSPIRG urges MA Senate to oppose Rx marketing strategies that increase Rx prices

Monday, May 21, 2018
By | Deirdre Cummings
Legislative Director

MASSPIRG joined consumer groups and health insurers in opposing and extension of RX drug marketing gimmicks that increase cost of Rx drugs and health care overall.  

Much Progress but Still Long Way to Go on Transparency of Quasi-Public Agencies

Tuesday, May 1, 2018
By | Deirdre Cummings
Legislative Director

New story in the Boston Globe today found at least 19 "quasi-public" agencies in Massachusetts failed to publish millions of dollars in payroll and spending data on the state's transparency website as required by a MASSPIRG backed 2010 law that mandated the public disclosures. 

Over 80 Groups Oppose S.2155 & its Benefits for the Credit Bureaus

Monday, April 30, 2018
By | Mike Litt
Director, Campaign to Defend the Consumer Bureau

Today, we sent a letter addressed to all members of the House of Represenatives in opposition to S. 2155, or as we call it, the Bank Lobbyist Act. We are joined by 84 other groups and leaders, representing communities, consumers, servicemember, and workers across the country. In particular, this letter explains how the bill benefits Equifax and the other national credit bureaus at the expense of average consumers and our military servciemembers. 

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