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» (1/28/09 ) In Response to Lawsuit by Consumer Groups, Justice Department Rolls Out Auto Safety Database, Issues Rules » (7/17/03 ) NHTSA’s 2002 Highway Fatality Statistics Confirm Pressing Need for Safety Improvements Contained in Senate Legislation » (3/13/03 ) Gen3 Seat Belts Unlatch When Wearers Need Them Most, Should Be Recalled » (2/14/03 ) Auto Industry’s Voluntary Safety Program for SUVs is a Ploy to Avoid Real Change » (5/9/02 ) Reduce the Costs of Traffic Casualties: Boost NHTSA’s Budget » (4/15/02 ) Consumer Advisory for 15-Passenger Vans Useless; NHTSA Should Seek Vehicle Redesign, Develop Safety Standards » (4/23/01 ) Fix Available for Deadly GM’s Rolling Firebomb Pickups » (1/2/01 ) Statement of Public Citizen President Joan Claybrook on Appointment of Norman Mineta as Transportation Secretary » (7/27/00 ) Lower Drunk-Driving Threshold Would Save Lives » (2/9/00 ) Consumer Groups Ask Illinois Supreme Court to Expedite Automobile Crash Parts Case » (5/18/98 ) Strong Drunk Driving Measure Dumped by Congressional Conferees » (5/18/98 ) Statement of Public Citizen President Joan Claybrook on ISTEA Bill; Safety Advocates Urge Conferees to Put People Before Pork » (3/4/98 ) Statement by Public Citizen President Joan Claybrook On Senate Vote On 0.08 Blood Alcohol Limit » (1/13/98 ) Supreme Court Ruling on GM a Landmark Win for Consumers

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