consumer groups

FCC should deny AT&T spectrum buy, groups say

Topix - Business News  Wed, 04/27/2011 - 21:53

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission should deny AT&T's plan to buy $1.9 billion worth of wireless spectrum from Qualcomm because of the telecom carrier's proposed acquisition of T-Mobile USA, several consumer groups said Wednesday.


 

Pressure to Unwind CVS Merger

NYT > Business  Thu, 04/14/2011 - 20:39

The consumer groups contend the merged drugstore chain and pharmacy benefit manager are anti-competitive.


 

Bid to Make 'Green' Palm Oil Advances

NYT > Business  Wed, 09/09/2009 - 09:57

Despite efforts to foster environmentally sustainable production, the palm oil industry is facing increasingly vocal protests from consumer groups and corporations.


 

Consumer groups question some Clunkers deals

Newsvine - business  Thu, 08/13/2009 - 12:14

Two consumer advocacy groups are calling on the Transportation Department to protect car buyers from questionable Cash for Clunkers deals at showrooms.


 

Consumer group pushes J&J on chemicals in shampoo

Newsvine - business  Mon, 05/25/2009 - 13:01

A coalition of health, environmental and consumer groups is demanding that health products giant Johnson & Johnson remove tiny amounts of two chemicals suspected of causing cancer from its Johnson's Baby Shampoo and other products.