Truman Lewis
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Los Angeles, CA, United States
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Procter and Gamble pledges to disclose fragrance ingredients
Procter and Gamble has pledged to disclose fragrance ingredients in its products following a similar decision by Unilever earlier this year. → Read More
IRS extends filing deadline for some Harvey victims
The IRS has extended the filing deadline for some Harvey victims. Taxpayers who filed for an extension will have until Jan. 31 to file their return. → Read More
Mexico offers help to Harvey-stricken Texas
Mexico has offered help to Harvey-stricken Texas. The neighbor to the south sent troops and food to New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. → Read More
Uber gets a new CEO
Uber has reportedly named Expedia chief executive Dara Khrosrowshahi to take the place of Travis Kalanick as CEO following his resignation in June. → Read More
Reverse mortgage a risky way to increase Social Security payments
Reverse mortgages are a risky way to increase Social Security payments. The CFPB warns against the tactic being pushed by many financial advisors. → Read More
American Express pays redress to Spanish-language customers
American Express will pay $96 million to redress Spanish-speaking consumers as part of an agreement with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. → Read More
Government conducting a 'witch hunt,' court is told
Public Citizen argues that the government is conducting a 'witch hunt' of consumers who visited an anti-Trump website following inauguration. → Read More
California jury awards $417 million in talcum powder cancer case
A California jury has awarded $417 million in a talcum powder cancer case. It's the latest in a blizzard of lawsuits against Johnson & Johnson. → Read More
Average student debt doubles in a decade
The CFPB finds that the average student debt has doubled in a decade, with half of student borrowers leaving school owing over $20,000. → Read More
Cities need to curb speeding on local streets, safety agency argues
Cities need to curb speeding on local streets, safety agency argues. National Transportation Safety Board wants more speed cameras, lower speed limits → Read More
Driver-assist devices making drivers complacent, experts fear
Driver-assist devices making drivers complacent, experts fear. Driving is still a full-time job despite new systems that help with some tasks. → Read More
Consumer agency warns of high pay-by-phone fees
The CFPB is warning consumers of high pay-by-phone fees. Companies should clearly disclose fees for different payment options, the agency cautions. → Read More
Feds fine three airlines for violating consumer protection rules
The DOT has fined three airlines for violating consumer protection rules. American, Delta and Frontier were fined for a variety of misdeeds. → Read More
GM wins another ignition switch case
GM has won another ignition switch case. An Arizona driver blamed his rear-end collision on the faulty switch, but a federal jury disagreed. → Read More
Consumers support strong regulation of Wall Street, poll finds
A recent poll finds that consumers support strong regulation of Wall Street. The annual survey also found strong support for the CFPB's activities. → Read More
Robocaller fined $2.88 million for calling wireless phones
A robocaller was fined $2.88 million for calling wireless phones. Dialing Services had been warned previously, the FCC said in imposing the fine. → Read More
Phthalates implicated in heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure in men
Phthalates may cause heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure in men. An Australian study adds to concerns about the safety of the chemicals. → Read More
Drug-resistant gonorrhea causing concern
Drug-resistant gonorrhea is causing concern. The sexually transmitted disease is especially dangerous to women, health officials warn. → Read More
Trump may lessen fuel-economy fines for carmakers
President Trump may lessen fuel-economy fines for carmakers. Jaguar, BMW, and Porsche would be among the beneficiaries of the proposed changes. → Read More
States sue Education Department for holding up student loan protections
Eighteen states and the District of Columbia have filed suit against Education Secretary Betsy DeVos for delaying regulations for student protections. → Read More