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CSS/Consumers’ Checkbook President Robert Krughoff Retires; Veteran Staffer Paul Kallaur to Lead Organization
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Oct 13, 2021
Investigation Finds Used Cars Are Routinely Sold with Known, Life-Threatening Safety Defects — Sen. Blumenthal Weighs In
Health Plan Comparison Tool Ready to Help Millions of Federal Employees and Retirees Choose Best Plans During Open Season
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Nov 9, 2020
Health Plan Comparison Tool Ready to Help Millions of Federal Employees and Retirees Choose Best Plans During Open Season
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Nov 11, 2019
Consumer Federation of America: Angie’s List: An Evaluation of Its Usefulness for Consumers
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April 29, 2019
Appliance Repair
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Assisted Living
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Bike Shops
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Carpet Stores
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DNA Services
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Movers
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Used Stuff
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Questions to ask before hiring a housecleaning service
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July 19, 2021 | The Washington Post
Relocating This Summer? Hire a Reputable Moving Company ASAP
July 16, 2021 | Patch.com
Used cars sold with safety issues? New law would require recall problems to be repaired first
July 05, 2021 | ABC 15 Arizona
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July 04, 2021 | The Philadelphia Inquirer
Need help with your lawn? How to hire a pro in the Twin Cities area
July 03, 2021 | Minneapolis Star Tribune
15 painless ways to reduce your home’s energy use
March 15, 2021 | The Washington Post
Consumer Advocates Pushing for Mandatory Recall Repair Rule for Used Car Dealers
March 05, 2021 | The Detroit Bureau
Practical steps to cut the biggest parts of home energy use
March 05, 2021 | The Philadelphia Inquirer
Some used cars pose dangerous safety issues
February 25, 2021 | ABC Savannah