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'''{{Show badges| Front groups}} Consumer Alert'''may have ceased operations. Its former website, founded in 1977www.consumeralert.org, is a national, non-profit organization concerned with "excessive growth of government regulation no longer online. Its website was operational until at least February 2006 (according to the national archives at: http://tinyurl.com/2q6soe and state levels." According to its websitehttp://tinyurl.com/3daeo4, which the owners of the CA domain have blocked). '''Consumer Alert's mission '', founded in 1977, is to a national, non-profit organization concerned with "enhance understanding and appreciation excessive growth of government regulation at the consumer benefits national and state levels." According to its website, Consumer Alert's mission is to "enhance understanding and appreciation of the consumer benefits of a market economy so that individuals and policymakers rely more on private rather than government approaches to consumer concerns."[http://www.consumeralert.org/info/mission.htm] Its website includes articles Consumer Alert, "formerly headed by the [[Hoover InstitutionJohn Sununu]]'s and funded by such companies as [[Henry MillerChevron]], the [[Hudson InstituteEli Lilly]]'s and [[Michael FumentoPhillip Morris]] and Consumer Alert executive director [[Frances B, has fought mandatory air bags on the grounds that their expense is a burden to the consumers they claim to represent" (''Washington Babylon'', 13). Smith Its website includes articles by the [[Hoover Institution]]. 's [[Elizabeth WhelanHenry Miller]] executive director of , the [[American Council on Science and HealthHudson Institute]] is a member of Consumer Alert's advisory council. Consumer Alert operates the [[National Consumer CoalitionMichael Fumento]], a collection of and Consumer Alert executive director [[Frances B. Smith]]. [[front groupsElizabeth Whelan]] executive director of [[American Council on Science and industry friendly organizations that seek to advance "solutions to real consumer problems and seeks the most cost-effective manner in which to achieve desired resultsHealth]] is a member of Consumer Alert's advisory council." In April 2004, NCC revived the  Consumer Alert operates the [[Cooler Heads National Consumer Coalition]]. Consumer Alert published , a "declaration collection of support" for agricultural biotechnology signed by over 600 scientists including signatories from [[Monsanto[[front groups]]] (67 individuals), Pioneer Hibred (22 individuals), Dow (21 individuals) and Amercian Council on Science and Health (2 individuals) industry friendly organizations that seek to advance "solutions to real consumer problems and seeks the most cost-effective manner in which to achieve desired results." In 1998 Philip Morris was canvassing possible organisations that might be an ally in its Youth Smoking Prevention programs. A memo from April 2004, NCC revived the [[Roy MardenCooler Heads Coalition]] described . Consumer Alert as published a "DC free market consumer group, antithesis declaration of the Nader effort. Perhaps we could involve them in an effort re responsible corporate activity w/consumers in mindsupport" for agricultural biotechnology signed by over 600 scientists including signatories from [[Monsanto]] (67 individuals), etc. Long-term recipient of Pioneer Hibred (modest22 individuals) PM funding". , [[http://legacy.library.ucsf.edu/tid/aqg37c00] Dow Chemical Company|Dow]] (21 individuals) and Amercian Council on Science and Health (2 individuals) == Personnel == ''Board of Directors'' *In 1998 [[William C. MacLeodPhilip Morris]], Chairman Consumer was canvassing possible organisations that might be an ally in its Youth Smoking Prevention programs. A memo from [[Roy Marden]] described Consumer Alert, senior partner at as a "DC free market consumer group, antithesis of the law firm 'Collier Shannon Scott', Washington, DNader effort.CPerhaps we could involve them in an effort re responsible corporate activity w/consumers in mind, etc. *[[Carol GLong-term recipient of (modest) PM funding". Dawson]], Morattico, VA *[[Roger Meinershttp://legacy.library.ucsf.edu/tid/aqg37c00]], University of Texas at Arlington, Office of the President, Arlington, TX  {{Template:AntiEnvironmentalArchives}} == Personnel ==''Board of Directors''*[[Barbara Keating-EdhWilliam C. MacLeod]], Founder & President Ex-Officio Consumer Chairman Consumer Alert, Modestosenior partner at the law firm 'Collier Shannon Scott', Washington, CA D.C.*[[Terry NeeseCarol G. Dawson]], Women Impacting Public PolicyMorattico, Oklahoma City, OK VA*[[Frances B. SmithRoger Meiners]], Executive DirectorUniversity of Texas at Arlington, Consumer AlertOffice of the President, WashingtonArlington, D.C. ''Advisory Council''<br> Chairman: TX*[[Thomas J. DiLorenzoBarbara Keating-Edh]], Ph.D.Founder & President Ex-Officio Consumer Alert, Department of Economics Loyola CollegeModesto, Baltimore Others: CA*[[Jonathan H. AdlerTerry Neese]], J.D.Women Impacting Public Policy, Oklahoma City, AssistOK*[[Frances B. Professor of Law, Case Western Reserve University School of Law *[[Jerry J. CohenSmith]], B.S.Executive Director, M.P.HConsumer Alert, Washington, D., C.I.H, Senior Scientist, Science Applications International Corporation *(wife of [[Philip DziukCompetitive Enterprise Institute]], Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign *(CEI) founder [[J. Gordon EdwardsFred Smith]], ) ''Advisory Council''<br>:*[[Thomas J. DiLorenzo]], Ph.D., Professor <u>Chairman of Consumer Alert's Advisory Council</u>, Department of Entomology San Jose State University Economics Loyola College, Baltimore*[[Hugh WJonathan H. EllsaesserAdler]], PhJ.D., Guest ScientistAssist. Professor of Law, Lawrence Livermore Laboratory Case Western Reserve University School of Law*[[AJerry J.C. Lowell Harriss]Cohen]], PhB.DS., Professor Emeritus of Economics Columbia University *[[Thomas WM. Hazlett]], PhP.DH., Associate Professor of AgriC.I. EconomicsH, University of CaliforniaSenior Scientist, Davis Science Applications International Corporation*[[Ernest B. HueterPhilip Dziuk]], President National Legal Center for the Public Interest, Washington, Ph.D.C. , University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign*[[David JandaJ. Gordon Edwards]], MPh.D., Director Professor of the Institute for Preventative Sports Medicine, Ann Arbor, Michigan Entomology San Jose State University*[[Arthur KantrowitzHugh W. Ellsaesser]], Ph.D., Physicist/ProfessorGuest Scientist, Dartmouth College, Hanover, New Hampshire [[Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory|Lawrence Livermore Laboratory]]*[[David Kleinbaum]A.C. Lowell Harriss]], Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Epidemiology, Emory Economics Columbia University School of Pubic Health, Atlanta, Georgia *[[Lawrence AThomas W. KudlowHazlett]], National ReviewPh.D., Associate Professor of Agri. Economics, New YorkUniversity of California, New York Davis*[[Margaret NErnest B. MaxeyHueter]], PhPresident National Legal Center for the Public Interest, Washington, D.C.*[[David Janda]], M.D., Clint W. Murchison Senior Chair Director of Free Enterprisethe Institute for Preventative Sports Medicine, University of TexasAnn Arbor, Austin Michigan*[[Tex McCraryArthur Kantrowitz]], PresidentPh.D., Physicist/Professor, Dartmouth College, Texcomm Hanover, New Hampshire*[[John J. McKettaDavid Kleinbaum]], Ph.D., P.E.Professor of Epidemiology, Department Emory University School of Chemical EngineeringPubic Health, The University of TexasAtlanta, Austin Georgia*[[Patrick JLawrence A. MichaelsKudlow]], Ph.D.[[National Review]], Department of Environmental Science University of VirginiaNew York, Charlottesville New York*[[Henry IMargaret N. MillerMaxey]], MPh.D., Senior Research FellowClint W. Murchison Senior Chair of Free Enterprise, University of Texas, Hoover Institute Austin*[[James C. Miller IIITex McCrary]], Ph.D., Counselor [[Citizens for a Sound Economy]] President, Texcomm*[[Tom MillerJohn J. McKetta]], Director of Health Policy StudiesPh.D., P.E., Department of Chemical Engineering, The University of Texas, Cato Institute Austin*[[Patrick J.A. ParkerMichaels]], President Lincoln Institute For Research and Education Ph.D., Department of Environmental Science University of Virginia, Charlottesville*[[Robert WHenry I. PooleMiller]], JrM.D., PresidentSenior Research Fellow, The Reason Foundation, Los Angeles, CA [[Hoover Institute]]*[[Charles TJames C. RomboughMiller III]], Ph.D., President, CTR Technical Services Inc., Arlington, Texas Counselor [[Citizens for a Sound Economy]]*[[Malcolm Ross]], Ph.DThomas P.Miller|Tom Miller]], Research Scientist (Retired)Director of Health Policy Studies, United States Geological Survey *[[Harold RussellCato Institute]], Vice President, FMC Corp. (Retired), Washington, DC *[[Terrence ScanlonJ.A. Parker]], President, Capital Lincoln Institute For Research Center, Washington, D.C. and Education*[[John ARobert W. Poole, Jr. Sparks]], J.D., President, Public Policy Education FundThe [[Reason Foundation]], Los Angeles, CA*[[Charles T. Rombough]], Ph.D., President, CTR Technical Services Inc., Arlington, Texas*[[Malcolm Ross]], Ph.D., Research Scientist (Retired), United States Geological Survey*[[Harold Russell]], Vice President, FMC Corp. (Retired), Washington, DC*[[Terrence Scanlon]], President, [[Capital Research Center]], Washington, D.C.*[[John A. Sparks]], J.D., President, Public Policy Education Fund, Grove City, Pennsylvania*[[Glenn Schleede]], President Energy Market & Policy Analysis Inc., Vienna, VA*[[Lewis K. Uhler]], J.D., President [[National Tax Limitation Committee]], Grove CityRoseville, Pennsylvania California*[[Glenn SchleedeElizabeth Whelan]], President Energy Market & Policy Analysis IncPh.D., Vienna, VA *[[Lewis KM.P.H. Uhler]], JDr.DSc., President National Tax-Limitation CommitteeExecutive Director American Council on Science and Health, RosevilleNew York, California New York*[[Elizabeth WhelanWalter E. Williams]], Ph.D., John M.P.H.Olin Distinguished Professor of Economics George Mason University, Dr. Sc.Fairfax, Executive Director American Council on Science and Health, New York, New York Virginia*[[Walter E. Williams]], Ph.D., John M. Olin Distinguished Professor of Economics George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia *[[Bruce Bruce Yandle]], Ph.D., Alumni Distinguished Professor of Economics Clemson University *[[Benjamin Zycher]], Ph.D., M.P.P., A.B., Economist ''Staff'' *[[James Plummer]], Policy Analyst *[[Barbara Rippel]], Policy Analyst ==External Linkslinks == *Roy Marden, "[http://legacy.library.ucsf.edu/tid/aqg37c00 YSP Ally possibilities]", Bates No 2069615360, October 22, 1998. ==Contact information== [http://www.consumeralert.org/ www.consumeralert.org] (now defunct)[[Category:Consumer fronts]][[Category:Web fronts]][[Category:Noteworthy]]