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Walter Willett, the Nutrition Chair at Harvard University School of Public Health, talked about the problems of obesity and improper nutrition. Among the issues addressed were the percentage…

The Consumer Federation of America hosted this event where participants talked about the use of debit and gift cards by retailers, restrictions placed on redeeming the cards, and consumer sp…

Consumer advocates talked to reporters about an annual survey on holiday consumer spending predictions and the likely impact of the holiday sales season on the economy. Following their remar…

Technology experts talked about Internet infrastructure and the potential impact of broadband technology on the future of the Internet. Among the issues they addressed were principles for po…

Participants talked about consumer lending rates, the growth of personal debt, public spending habits, and banking industry practices. Following their remarks they answered questions from th…

Ken Harney talked about challenges facing consumers in 2005. Topics included credit cards, mortgages, and title insurance. He said that, because of legal loopholes, many lending organization…

Executives of food service or production companies offered suggestions for addressing health concerns such as obesity in their marketing, emphasizing wellness in addition to convenience. Top…

Experts talked about credit scoring and new protections for consumers. A credit score is a decision-making tool for lenders that predicts future credit risk. Topics included consumer awarene…

Assistant Surgeon General Doctor Arthur Lawrence talked about public health and efforts to revise nutritional standards and guidelines. He said that public health should be viewed as an inve…

Officials talked about a report released by the Consumer Federation of America, alleging that automobile lending practices discriminate against minorities. They claimed that dealers often in…

Panelists talked about the nation’s response to the growing problem of obesity. They also proposed initiatives and other changes designed to address the issue. Tracy Fox moderated the panel.…

As part of a forum on consumer and credit issues, experts talked about the rising consumer interest rates. Topics included mortgage lending, consumer credit, the large amount of family debt,…

The Food and Drug Administration’s Acting Commissioner Lester Crawford talked about the Food and Drug Administration’s efforts to ensure a safe food supply. Among the specific topics address…

Stephen Brobeck discussed interest rates, lending behavior, and borrowing behavior. He noted that borrowers with the least education and market experience tend to choose variable rate mortga…