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Tell lawmakers: Reject bill to weaken California's "Made in USA" label

Most Americans assume when they see a Made in USA label that the product is made domestically. But what Californians might not realize is that the meaning of Made in USA is up for debate.

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AB 890 threatens California’s “Made in USA” label

Most Americans assume when they see a Made in USA label that the product is made domestically. But the meaning of Made in USA is currently up for debate in our state.

AB 890 would overturn California truth in advertising law

CFC opposes AB 890 (Jones), which is attempting to overturn a 2011 ruling of the California Supreme Court upholding an important truth in advertising law.

SB 661 would weaken California’s Made in USA label

CFC opposes SB 661 (Hill), which would undercut businesses that are committed to American manufacturing and mislead consumers who care about truthful labels.

SB 556 holds companies responsible for contractors appearing to be employees

When workers have access to personal information, a consumer should have the right to know if the worker is a city employee, a known company employee, a temporary or contracted employee, or an independent contractor.

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Breaking News

Google’s new privacy policy display violates California privacy protection law
by John Simpson, Consumer Watchdog
May 17th, 2013

A recent change in the way Google presents its privacy policy violates the California Online Privacy Protection Act and is fundamentally deceptive, Consumer Watchdog told AG Kamala Harris.

College graduation fees leave California graduates grumbling
by Katy Murphy, Oakland Tribune
May 17th, 2013

After scrimping and borrowing to pay for college, graduates are finally preparing to celebrate. But at many public universities, you don't just pay to get in. You pay to get out.

California accuses JPMorgan Chase of debt-collection abuses
by Andrew Tangel, Los Angeles Times
May 10th, 2013

California AG Kamala Harris has accused JPMorgan Chase & Co. of using fraudulent and unlawful debt-collection practices against some 100,000 credit card holders in the state.

Court refuses Mercury’s request to delay rate decrease required by insurance commissioner
by Douglas Heller & Carmen Balber, Consumer Watchdog
May 9th, 2013

Mercury has sued to block a $16.5-million rate cut, asked court to delay implementation.

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Tell lawmakers: Reject bill to weaken California's "Made in USA" label

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