Current FCAN Issues

  • FCAN opens St. Petersburg Office!

  • FCAN's new office just opened in downtown St. Pete.  We'll be working on improving fairness for the 99% vs the 1%.  We'll be holding meetings and events regularly.
    More info on our Facebook page.

  • Are you a 99% voter?

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  • Renew UI Now! VICTORY!

  • Payroll Tax Cut and Unimployment Extended! 

  • FCAN Activists phoned, wrote, and picketed members of Congress resulting in the renewal of the Payroll Tax Cuts and the Unemployment Extension. 2.8 million Americans will still have UI benefits, which are one of the best ways to stimulate the economy.  Read complete release here.

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  • "Free" Car Buying Services

    Are they really free? New video explains how they really work. More Information  FTC Petition       Press Release

  • PIP - Update on the bills now moving in the Legislature. Which solution is best? Also, the Medders Report FCAN releases new PIP study showing OIR data may be flawed.  Read the news release (.docx) and download the study (pdf).

  • Consumer Champions -- Senator Mike Fasano wins FCAN'sConsumer Champion Award for his work on behalf of consumers fighting insurance companies and utilities. Rep. Michelle Rehwinkel Vasilinda wins FCAN's Consumer Champion Award for her work on utilities and energy. They joined to co-sponsor legislation to stop utilities from charging consumers for nukes that may never be built. Thanks Champs!

    • Consumer Champion Sen. Mike Fasano FCAN Executive Director
    Bill Newton and Senator Mike Fasano
    Rep Michelle Rehwinkel Vasilinda - Consumer Champ
    FCAN Board members Tom Zucco, Cam Oberting, and Lonnie Thompson with Rep. Michelle Rehwinkel Vasilinda

  • Consumers required to invest in "cadillac" nukes that may never be built.  Why should ratepayers put up the money?  Don't we have "investor owned" utilities?

  • FCAN Battles High Insurance Rates - join the fight against monopoly insurance companies!  They make huge profits at your expense.  Find out what FCAN is doing and how to fight back.
  • FCAN Car Buying Guide - insider information - new Auto Minute videos explain how to buy a car and be sure you're getting the deal you want.

  • Save Cypress Creek!

  • Jobs for America Now! FCAN's Campaign for Jobs and Responsible Taxes. Check out FCAN's Five Point Plan here.

              SIGN THE PETITION TO RENEW UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS!

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    Occupy Tampa
                                                   

  • Health Care for America NOW

  • The Affordable Care Act -- VICTORY! After years of work by many advocates, including FCAN, health care reform finally passes Congress. Thanks to our many champions, including Rep. Kathy Castor of Tampa, who worked hard for this.

    Now, we must defend the Affordable Care Act and work on implementing the reforms in the best possible way. Read why over 100 law professors think the ACA is constitutional.
  • FCAN Rally at Rep Ross' Office FCAN members and allies protest repeal of the Affordable Care Act at Rep. Dennis Ross' office in Lakeland.



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Last updated May 10, 2012

 

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