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Low Loan Interest Rates, More Work-Study Pushed by Obama

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Higher Education Advocate

In the annual State of the Union Address, President Obama proposed measures to bring relief to almost 8 million students who will see their student loan interest rates double on new loans starting July 1st, 2012.

2012 Starts with a Win!

Thursday, January 5, 2012

Today the President appointed Richard Cordray as the director of the new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). The CFPB will rein in the bad business practices of banks, lenders, and credit card companies.

There's Trouble in Toyland

Monday, November 21, 2011

We just released the 26th annual Trouble in Toyland report. We've made progress, but there are still some dangerous toys on the shelves.

Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week

Sunday, November 13, 2011

It's National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week! We're taking part to bring awareness to the issue, educate people about poverty, and provide service opportunities to give back to the Albuquerque community.

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A volunteer makes a sign to advertise our CFL Light Bulb Giveaway.
Student intern Ally Chen is interviewed by local TV station Channel 4 for the Textbook Rebellion event.
Students serve food to educate campus about income inequality during National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week.
Student leaders educate the campus about income inequality during National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week.
The Energy Efficiency campaign tabling to give away free CFLs and educate others about simple ways to reduce energy use.
Students educate others about different ways to reduce energy.
The NMPIRG Campus Organizer explains how to be energy efficient at home and asking to take the pledge to reduce energy use.