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National Consumers League


Background Information
Acronym: NCL
Address:  1701 K St. NW, No. 1200
City:  Washington, D.C.
Zip:  20006
E-mail:  info@nclnet.org
Web Address:  http://www.nclnet.org

General Inquiries About Organization
Name and Title:  Linda Golodner, President
Telephone:  (202) 835-3323 x118
FAX: (202) 835-0747
E-mail: lindag@nclnet.org

Forum Contact Person
Name and Title:  Linda Golodner, President
Telephone:  (202) 835-3323 x118
FAX: (202) 835-0747
E-mail: lindag@nclnet.org

Mission Statement
We are concerned that goods be produced and distributed and services rendered not only at reasonable prices and in adequate quantity, but under fair, safe, and healthy working conditions that foster quality products for consumers and a decent standard of living for workers.

Organizational Background/Description
Encourages citizen participation in governmental and business decision making.  Conducts research, educational, and advocacy programs on such consumer and worker issues as insurance, credit, health, privacy, minimum wage, telecommunications, labor standards, telemarketing fraud, and food and drug safety.  Coordinates the Alliance Against Fraud in Telemarketing, For a Safer America Coalition, and the Child Labor Coalition.  Administers the National Fraud Information Center and Internet Fraud Watch.

Publications:
    Alliance Focus on Fraud
    Child Labor Monitor
    NCL Bulletin






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Dr. Lana Jackman
Sharon Weiner
Co-Chairs, National Forum on Information Literacy