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Consumer ReportsConsumer Reports
Consumer Reports provides ratings and reviews, recommendations, and buying advice across several franchises. Each product includes an overview, a ratings report card and reviews and recommendations. Additional information includes brand reliability and user reviews plus news, blogs, forums and video content. Includes extensive health and car information.

LegalTracLegalTrac
Search index of prestigious and comprehensive legal content. Endorsed by the The American Association of Law Libraries.

Natural Medicines - Access from LibraryNatural Medicines (Access from Library)
Provides high quality, evidence-based information on dietary supplements (including herbs, vitamins, and minerals), functional foods, diets, complementary practices (modalities), exercises, and medical conditions. Natural Standard is impartial; not supported by any interest group, professional organization or product manufacturer.

Natural Medicines - Access from HomeNatural Medicines (Access from Home)
Provides high quality, evidence-based information on dietary supplements (including herbs, vitamins, and minerals), functional foods, diets, complementary practices (modalities), exercises, and medical conditions. Natural Standard is impartial; not supported by any interest group, professional organization or product manufacturer.

New York Times OnlineNew York Times Online
Enjoy access to the New York Times online at the Los Alamos Public Library System, from home, or on the go! (Registration required)

Websites

New Mexico Attorney General's OfficeNew Mexico Attorney General's Office
The Consumer Protection Division enforces consumer laws in the State of New Mexico that are intended to shield the public from fraudulent and unfair business practices.

Consumer IssuesUSA.gov: Consumer Issues
Consumer Issues provides information and brochures from the US Government.

Consumer.govConsumer.gov
Consumer.gov provides basic consumer protection advice. Topics include money management, credit and identify protection information guides.

Federal Trade CommissionFederal Trade Commission
The Federal Trade Commission provides consumer protection programs focus on health-related topics such as truth in advertising, product reliability, and business practices of health spas and nursing homes.

Recalls.govRecalls.gov
Recalls.gov provides information about Federal recalls

Consumer Products Safety CommissionUnited States Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC)
CPSC protects the public from unreasonable risks associated with the use of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction.

Copyright.govCopyright.gov
Copyright.gov provides access to information regarding copyright laws and procedures.

CNETCNET
CNET tracks all the latest consumer technology breakthroughs and has information, tools, and advice that will help you decide what to buy and how to get the most out of the tech in your life.

Consumer WorldConsumer World
Consumer World is non-commercial public resource guide with approximately 2,000 consumer links.

National Consumer LeagueNational Consumer League
The National Consumer League is the nation's oldest consumer organization, is a private, nonprofit advocacy group representing consumers on marketplace and workplace issues.

Fraud!orgFraud!org
National Consumers League (NCL), project is a nonprofit advocacy organization founded in 1899 to promote consumers and workers interests in the United States and abroad.

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