Keep the Competive Edge for Us Common Folk

Many of our holiday wish-lists include cell phones, smart phones and flat-screen TVs. But the industries that push those products have their own wish-lists.
They want to stop efforts in the New Year designed to give us a better deal on our phones, Internet and cable! They know if they can keep the status quo, they can continue their sneaky fees and confusing billing tactics that drain our wallets each month.
These media giants may be planning their attack, but we’ll be there to stand up for consumers in the New Year! Consumers Union will work to inform you about the latest telecom industry tricks, and arm you with information so you can get the best deals. And we'll continue to fight to improve your finances, as well your family's health and safety!
Your $15 gift will help us fight for your rights and support our work in the New Year!
Your donation will help us keep you involved in a range of consumer issues – your financial security, health care and family's safety – and continue to fight for your rights. In the telecom arena, we'll be working to make companies:

• Text or email you before you go over your cell phone limits, so you don’t get hit with huge overage charges.
• End excessive early-termination fees if you cancel your contact.
• Allow your phone to work on any provider’s network, so you can get the best deal on minutes, text messaging and Internet.
• Don't eliminate competition through mega-media buyouts – such as the Comcast/NBC merger – so our cable and Internet bills aren’t padded to cover the cost, and free programming isn’t taken away.
• Have limits on how they monitor your online activity, especially sensitive health, financial, race and sexual orientation information that many now track.

The special interests are powerful, having spent millions this year to push their agenda.  We don’t need millions, but we do need your help so we can continue to work for consumers in the New Year on these and other issues.
Your $15 donation will help us fight for your rights! Give before Dec. 31!
We understand times are tough, so if you can’t donate, please forward this to others so they can join the fight. Thank you for all you do!
Sincerely,
Kathy Mitchell
Consumers Union Action Fund, Inc.
506 W. 14th Street
Austin, TX 78701