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My office regularly works with the FTC, the nation’s
oldest consumer protection agency. The agency works
with victims of identity theft, and offers information
on a variety of consumer related topics. We routinely
collect complaints about Pennsylvania companies and
forward them to the FTC on behalf of consumers. |
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Created by Congress as a result of the Communications
Act of 1934, the FCC regulates radio, television, wireless,
cable and satellite communications. My office often
helps educate consumers about the telecommunications
industry through the FCC. |
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The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission balances
the needs of consumers and utilities to: ensure safe
and reliable utility service at reasonable rates; protect
the public interest; educate consumers to make independent
and informed utility choices; further economic development;
foster new technologies and competitive markets in an
environmentally sound manner. |
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The House Consumer Affairs Committee works directly
with the staff of the attorney general's office to help
consumers take action against individuals and organizations
they believe have engaged in false or deceptive business
practices. |
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The Pennsylvania Office of Consumer Advocate represents
the interests of Pennsylvania’s consumers before the
Public Utility Commission, state and federal regulatory
agencies, and state and federal courts. The office also
helps consumers find answers to questions or problems
with their electric, natural gas, water or wastewater
service. |
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