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A mother breastfeeds her baby. (Maurizio Brambatti/AFP/Getty Images)

ConsumerWatch: Federal Breastfeeding Coverage Creating Confusion

The Affordable Care Act now mandates insurance companies cover the costs associated with breast feeding.

2013/05/13

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ConsumerWatch: California Lawmakers Crack Down On PUC

SACRAMENTO (KPIX 5) – California lawmakers are moving to rein in the state’s Public Utilities Commission by taking the first steps toward requiring the agency to justify its entire yearly $1.4 billion budget. The move […]

2013/05/13

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Tesla’s Model S Sedan Receives Record Marks From Consumer Reports

The Model S sedan received a score of 99 out of a possible 100.

2013/05/09

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ConsumerWatch: Do Your Research Before You Have A Pet Emergency

The worst time to find a vet is when your pet suddenly falls sick – that’s why it’s important for pet owners to do some research ahead of time.

2013/05/08

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California EPA Proposes Further Protections For Chemical Products Consumers

The California Environmental Protection Agency announced new proposals to reform a decades-old public health law that helped inform consumers about chemicals used in consumer products.

2013/05/08

A sold sign stands in front of a home for sale in San Francisco. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Home Prices Rise 10.5 Percent In Biggest Gain Since 2006

A survey shows U.S. home prices rose 10.5 percent in March compared with a year ago, the biggest gain since March 2006.

2013/05/07

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ConsumerWatch: Smaller Limousines Subject To Little Safety Oversight

Saturday’s deadly limousine fire on the San Mateo Bridge raised questions about who routinely checks such vehicles for safety concerns. As ConsumerWatch discovered, the answer is nobody.

2013/05/06

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ConsumerWatch: Credit Card Machine Rental Customers Surprised Massive Bill

A firm that rents out credit card machines is under scrutiny after a number of customers were unexpectedly charged fees that totaled several thousand dollars above what they expected to pay.

2013/05/04

Fathers Day Activities

ConsumerWatch: New Groups, Products Help Dads Become More Involved Parents

From dadchelor parties to the diaper dad vest, a new generation of dads is changing the face of fatherhood.

2013/05/03

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ConsumerWatch: Some Customer Rewards May Lead To Mysterious Charges

Take a good look at your bank statement or credit card bill and there’s a decent chance you’ll find a mysterious charge for something you never purchased or can’t remember buying.

2013/05/02

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Samsung's LD2202 Multi-touch monitor on display at the 2010 International Consumer Electronics Show at the Las Vegas Convention Center on Jan. 7, 2010 in Las Vegas. (David Becker/Getty Images)

Cool Electronic Gadgets

Tech companies from around the world put their latest creations on display at the International Consumer Electronics Show 2010 in Las Vegas. Crowds gathered to check out the latest offerings in digital cameras, 3-D television […]

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