Health Care

RESPONDING TO STUDENTS, CONGRESS EXTENDS LOW COLLEGE LOAN RATE

Statement of Rich Williams, U.S. PIRG Higher Education Advocate, on the Congressional passage of bipartisan legislation to prevent subsidized Stafford student loan interest rates from doubling.

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Resource | Consumer Protection, Health Care

Young Person's Guide to Health Insurance

Under the federal health care law, young adults have access to new, previously unavailable health insurance options. To make the most of those new choices, you need to learn the facts. This guide is designed to help you do that.

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Report | Health Care

The Three Trillion Dollar Question: What Health Care Reform Can Save For Families, Businesses and Taxpayers

Without health care reform, the United States is projected to spend over $40 trillion on health care in the next decade. Experts estimate that thirty percent of that spending – up to $12 trillion dollars – will be wasted on ineffective care, pointless red tape, and counterproductive treatments that can actually harm patients.

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Stop Subsidizing Obesity

Wednesday, October 5, 2011

By | Alyssa Johnson

State Board Chair

We need to stop subsidizing unhealthy food.

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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.