Foreclosures, Failed Banks and Fees: Why Ohio Needs A New Consumer Financial Protection Agency 12/04/2009

It is widely known that a primary cause of the current financial crisis was abusive lending, particularly the widespread practice of selling subprime mortgages to people who couldn’t afford them. While the financial crisis is global in scope, Ohio is one of its flashpoints. The solution is to enact a strong federal Consumer Financial Protection Agency that reinstates federal law as a floor not a ceiling of protection and has as its primary responsibility the enforcement of consumer protection laws.

Trouble in Toyland: 24th Annual Toy Safety Survey 11/24/2009

Toys are safer than ever before, especially after the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act passed through Congress in 2008. Nevertheless, as parents venture into crowded malls this holiday season, they should remain vigilant about often hidden hazards posed by toys on store shelves. To help you keep toy safety at your fingertips, Ohio PIRG launched a mobile website at www.toysafety.mobi.