In Illinois, Cash-Strapped Utility Customers Get Much Needed Relief
With New Rate, Illinois Commerce Commission Sets Gold Standard for Energy Affordability
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Congress Cracks Down on Spam Offers Targeting Homebuyers
Consumer Advocates Celebrate Sen. Reed’s Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act, Ending the Sale of Prospective Homebuyers’ Contact Information.
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ABC News: 'Highballed': How disproportionate property taxes are forcing some Americans out of their homes
Appearing in ABC News on August 3, 2025, Mark Nichols, Tonya Simpson, Maia Rosenfeld , Jared Kofsky, and Tommy Brooksbank interviewed John Rao, senior attorney at the National Consumer Law Center, for coverage of proportionate property taxes and how data shows discrepancies in assessments — and therefore tax bills — affect some communities more than others. ABC’s analysis found that…
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Associated Press: What to know if you’re at risk of having your wages garnished over student loan debt
Appearing in the Associated Press on August 2, 2025, Cora Lewis interviews Kyra Taylor, staff attorney at the National Consumer Law Center, for coverage of how, according to estimates, millions of student borrowers could begin having their wages garnished as soon as this summer. “The most important thing borrowers can do before administrative wage garnishment…
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Washington Post: Enrolled in this student loan repayment plan? It’s time to consider an exit.
Appearing in the Washington Post on July 30, 2025, Danielle Douglas-Gabriel interviews Kyra Taylor, staff attorney at the National Consumer Law Center for coverage of how the Education Department will resume applying interest on loans being repaid through the Biden-era SAVE program. And in less than three years, the program will cease to exist, which…
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NPR: Trump voters wanted lower medical bills. But for millions, bills are about to go up
Appearing in NPR and KFF Health News on July 25, 2025, Noam Levey interviews Chi Chi Wu, director of consumer reporting and data advocacy at the National Consumer Law Center for coverage of how, by paring back federal rules and programs designed to protect patients from the high cost of health care, the Trump administration…
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ABC News: With student loan forgiveness under IBR plan temporarily paused, what it means for millions of borrowers
Appearing in ABC News on July 25, 2025, Arthur Jones II interviews Abby Shafroth, managing director of advocacy at the National Consumer Law Center in coverage of the Department of Education’s temporary pause on discharges for Income Based Repayment (IBR) plan student loan borrowers. Shafroth described the situation as a “mess.” She noted the IBR…
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CNBC: Senate bill aims to increase affordable housing supply. Here’s what renters, home buyers need to know
Appearing in CNBC on August 1, 2025, Ana Teresa Sola interviews Alys Cohen, director of federal housing advocacy at the National Consumer Law Center for coverage of how a Senate committee approved a major housing bill this week, with a range of provisions that could make it easier for people to buy a home. While industry groups and local…
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New Mortgage Relief Law Will Help Thousands of Veterans Avoid Foreclosure
More action is needed to give Veteran borrowers and their families the assistance they deserve.
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Digital Library: The Latest on Keeping Medical Debt Out of Credit Reports
This article brings readers up to date on the latest developments on litigation involving the CFPB rule, new state legislation, and how consumers should respond to the voluntary actions by the big three.
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Seizing Family Homes to Collect Prison Fees
More than half of states allow seizure of inheritances, family homes to cover costs of incarceration
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Bill Makes Strides Toward Sustainable Homeownership
NCLC advocates urge further progress and support for struggling homeowners
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