August 2018 - National Consumer Law Center

Statement Regarding Resignation of Seth Frotman, Student Loan Ombudsman of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

ogosenseadmin2019-01-04T17:32:47-05:00August 27, 2018|Categories: Media Center|

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 27, 2018 || Contact: Persis Yu (pyu@nclc.org); Stephen Rouzer (srouzer@nclc.org) or (202) 320-8394 WASHINGTON – Today, Seth Frotman announced that he is resigning as the Student Loan Ombudsman of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. According to his letter of resignation, the current administration “has turned its back on young people and their financial [...]

What Should Happen in the Wake of a Natural Disaster?

ogosenseadmin2019-03-07T08:50:37-05:00August 15, 2018|Categories: Issues|

Model Utility Consumer Protections When Natural Disasters Strike August 2018 Print in PDF Severe hurricanes, floods, mudslides and wildfires can threaten life and property, displace families and devastate communities. Residents in areas experiencing natural disasters may find their homes are not be habitable for long periods of time resulting in temporary to permanent displacement of [...]

Department of Education Proposes to Abandon Rule Protecting Students and Taxpayers from Schools that Fail to Deliver Value

ogosenseadmin2018-08-10T16:55:04-05:00August 10, 2018|Categories: Media Center|

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 10, 2018 || Contact: Jan Kruse (jkruse@nclc.org); (617) 542-8010 BOSTON – Abby Shafroth, attorney with the National Consumer Law Center’s Student Loan Borrower Assistance Project , issued the following statement regarding the U.S. [...]

National Consumer Law Center, ACLU & Color of Change Praise Senate Inquiry into Predatory Bail Industry Practices

ogosenseadmin2018-08-07T19:23:48-05:00August 7, 2018|Categories: Media Center|

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 7, 2018CONTACTS:Ryan Karerat, ACLU Campaign for Smart Justice, (212) 284-7388, rkarerat@aclu.orgJan Kruse, National Consumer Law Center, (617) 542-8010, jkruse@nclc.orgTroy Blackwell, Color of Change, (646) 828-0844, Troy.Blackwell@berlinrosen.comWASHINGTON — Sens. Cory Booker [...]

Booker, Brown Bill Would Rein in Abusive Overdraft Fees that Cost Consumers Billions Every Year

ogosenseadmin2018-08-03T14:08:28-05:00August 3, 2018|Categories: Media Center|

For Immediate Release: August 2, 2018WASHINGTON, DC — Today, U.S. Senators Corey Booker (D-N.J.) and Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) introduced the Stop Overdraft Profiteering Act to crack down on unfair overdraft fees. The bill would [...]

Bipartisan Robocall Issue Draws Contrasting Response in U.S. Senate

ogosenseadmin2019-01-04T17:32:47-05:00August 2, 2018|Categories: Media Center|

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 2, 2018National Consumer Law Center contacts: Margot Saunders (msaunders@nclc.org) or (202) 595-7844; Jan Kruse (jkruse@nclc.org) or (617) 542-8010Senate Democrats Urge FCC to Strengthen the Rules to Limit Robocalls; Senate GOP [...]