Citizen Advocate: An Update For Members Of NCPIRG
Winter 2007
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Emily Rusch
OPPORTUNITY FOR REFORM — Congress could tackle reform in the early months of the 110th session. We’re working to make sure it’s strong legislation.


 

Reform Agenda For Congress

The cost of this corruption not only destroys public confidence in government, however. It costs taxpayer dollars that could be going to beneficial services. Instead, lobbyists are using gifts and junkets to divert funds toward pet projects and other misuses.

Taxpayers, Students Cheated Out Of Millions

With the cost of a college education rising astronomically and no relief in sight from Congress, student loan conglomerate Nelnet bilked $278 million dollars from taxpayers.

NCPIRG To Clean Up Dangerous Chemical Projects

On Oct. 5, a hazardous waste plant owned by Environmental Quality burst into flames, causing the evacuation of 17,000 Apex residents


Bipartisan Progress Balks On Chemical Security

Canadian Rx Drug Importing Allowed

Advocates Stand Up To Assault on Food Safety

Protecting The Internet From Tollbooths

Project Brings Young People To Polls

Families Protected From Predatory Lenders

Report Shows Elections Go To Highest Bidder

 

Green Century Funds: New Lower Fees

Utility To Raise Rates, Citing Need For More Nukes

The Last Word
NC Needs Affordable, Reliable Energy

 

NCPIRG
Citizen Advocate
Winter 2007
Vol. 8, No. 2

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