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Consumers Lose Up to $5 Billion on Unused Gift Cards

It’s tough to beat the convenience of a gift-card, but consumers should be aware that about 2-5% of gift-cards end up going unused

News Release | CALPIRG Education Fund | Consumer Protection

Facing mounting opposition, AT&T drops bid to take over T-Mobile

“We’re not surprised to see this flawed deal fail. As proposed, AT&T’s takeover of T-Mobile would have done little to protect American consumers or ensure that they enjoy competitive and dynamic wireless services,” said Jon Fox. 

News Release | CALPIRG | Tax

Report Shows Corporations Paying Few State Taxes

A comprehensive new study profiles the 265 consistently profitable Fortune 500 corporations and finds that 68 companies paid no state corporate income tax in at least one of the last three years and 20 of these corporations averaged a tax rate of zero or less during the 2008-2010 period.

News Release | CALPIRG Education Fund | Consumer Protection

Survey Finds Toxic or Dangerous Toys on Store Shelves

Dangerous or toxic toys can still be found on America’s store shelves, according to the California Public Interest Research Group’s 26th annual Trouble in Toyland report.

News Release | CALPIRG | Budget, Tax

Supercommittee Squanders Opportunity to Cut Waste

Though the Supercommittee failed to seize an opportunity, Congress still has time to tackle waste and cut where there is common ground. Our joint report offers them a roadmap that we hope they’ll follow.

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