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Scrambled, Over Easy or Contaminated? New Egg Recall Gives Senate 228 Million More Reasons to Pass the FDA Food Safety Bill 8/18/2010

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Wright County Eggs have announced a nationwide recall of 228 million eggs due to possible salmonella contamination.

Toxic-Free Communities News

Scrambled, Over Easy or Contaminated? New Egg Recall Gives Senate 228 Million More Reasons to Pass the FDA Food Safety Bill	8/18/2010
Scrambled, Over Easy or Contaminated? New Egg Recall Gives Senate 228 Million More Reasons to Pass the FDA Food Safety Bill	8/18/2010
Dangerous Chemical Companies Put Millions of Texans at Risk	8/05/2010
New Child Nutrition Bill Takes Important Steps Forward on Food Safety	6/10/2010
School Food Just Got Safer	5/14/2010

Transportation Solutions for Texas News

Subcommittee on Toll Roads Meets on the Heels of Scathing TxDOT Audit	6/09/2010
TxDOT Diverts Money from Road Maintenance	5/06/2010
March 17th Marks “Transportation Freedom Day” for Dallas -Ft. Worth	3/17/2010
The Recovery Act at One Year: New Jobs Data ShowGrowing Advantage from Stimulus Investments in Public Transportation	2/16/2010
TexPIRG and Texas Rail Advocates Praise Obama Administration for Kick-Starting High Speed Rail in Texas	2/09/2010

Financial Privacy & Security News

Historic Wall Street Reform Ready For Final Passage	7/15/2010
Historic Wall Street Reform Passes Senate	7/15/2010
House Approves Wall Street Reform Package	7/01/2010
SENATE TAKES HISTORIC STEP TOWARD REINING IN WALL STREET, PROTECTING CONSUMERS	5/20/2010
TexPIRG Wall Street Reform Amendment Guide Tracks Public Interest Votes	4/30/2010

Health Care & Prescription Drugs News

Implementing National Health Care Reform	6/16/2010
Top Insurers Divert 1 in 4 Premium Dollars Away from Patient Care	4/16/2010
The Perfect Venue for the Health Care Bill Signing	3/30/2010
Historic Health Reform Sets U.S. on Path to Lower Costs	3/26/2010
Consumer Group Gives Final Health Care Package an A- on Costs	3/24/2010

Higher Education News

Student Borrowers Deserve Fair Loan Terms	4/22/2010
Students Need a Strong Financial Watchdog, Too	4/19/2010
Student Aid Surges As Congress Curtails Sweetheart Deals	3/25/2010
Introduction of Education Reform Brings Students One Step Closer to Critical Aid	3/18/2010
TexPIRG Supports Student Aid Reform in Budget Reconciliation	3/11/2010

Media Consolidation & Internet Freedom News

Three Groups Urge FTC to Investigate “Wild West” of Online Data Collection	4/07/2010
Congressman Lloyd Doggett Takes a Stand for Community Media: Agrees to Sponsor Community Access Preservation (CAP) Act	11/30/2009
Public Interest Groups Urge Lawmakers to Support Broadband Plan that Serves the Public Good	9/21/2009
Retailers Misleading Consumers on the Digital Television (DTV) Transition	2/19/2008
AT&T Merger Concessions Send Strong Message to Congress – Protect Internet Freedom	1/02/2007

Elections & Government Reform News

TexPIRG: Senate Must Not Block Disclosure of Special Interest Campaign Contributions	7/27/2010
The DISCLOSE Act is a Critical First Step to Prevent a Corporate Takeover of Democracy	4/29/2010
Campaign Contributions Greasing the Wheels for New Highway Construction?	11/12/2009
New Report - Corporations Slow the “Pace” of Tax Reform	10/29/2009
Campus Donkey and Elephant Valentines Declare I Heart Voting	2/14/2008

Toy Safety News

Parents Beware - Many Toys Still Toxic, Hazardous New Mobile Toy Tool Can Help Parents Shop Safe	11/24/2009
Consumer Group Alerts Shoppers to Hidden Toy Hazards	11/25/2008
Consumer Groups Applaud President for Signing Strong Product Safety Bill into Law	8/14/2008
Consumer Group Alerts Shoppers to Hidden Toy Hazards	11/20/2007
Consumer Group Alerts Shoppers To Hidden Toy Hazards	11/21/2006

Tax & Budget Policy News

House Passes Legislation to Close Tax Loopholes and Keep Jobs in the U.S.	5/28/2010
Texas Taxpayers Footing a $100 Billion Bill for Tax Dodgers	4/15/2010
Texas Earns “B” in New Report on Transparency of Government Spending	4/13/2010
Report Shows Which States More Transparent About Economic Stimulus Spending	1/26/2010

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