June 2009
Consumers Union Testifies at Senate Hearing about Text Messaging Rate Increases
Washington, DC—Joel Kelsey, Policy Analyst for Consumers Union, will testify today before the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Antitrust, Competition Policy and Consumer Rights on the high price of cell phone texting and other cell phone usage charges. Consumers Union is...
Best-Buy Gas Grills - from Consumer Reports
For the June issue, Consumer Reports ran a battery of cooking and safety tests on forty grills. Five stand out as CR Best Buys. CR Podcast
Roofing and Siding - from Consumer Reports
Quality roofing and siding can protect your home for decades, and are the most visible way to give your home a makeover. CR Podcast>
Surviving Hay-Fever Season - from Consumer Reports
One in four people have hay fever or a related allergy. Here are some strategies for combating it from Consumer Reports Medical consultants. CR Podcast
Sticky Pricing - from Consumer Reports
Why have prices at the supermaket not sunk in sync with commodoties that have tumbled from their sky-high perch of last year? Sticky pricing! CR Podcast
Coke vs. Coke
Sharp-eyed Coca-Cola fans might have noticed that sugar has crept back into some versions of their favorite beverage. CR Podcast
Choosing a House Paint or Stain - from Consumer Reports
What to keep in mind when buying a house paint or stain, from Consumer Reports June issue. CR Podcast
Recommended House Paints - from Consumer Reports
Consumer Reports tests of forty-one paints in the June issue find the best combination of performance and price. CR Podcast
Questions of Health - from Consumer Reports
Answers to questions about household chores as exercise, and the safety of generic aspirin sold at dollar stores CR Podcast
Five Home-Repair Must-Dos
Here are the five biggest red flagsx of home maintenance, from Consumer Reports June issue. CR Podcast
