Center for Study of Responsive Law

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The Center for Study of Responsive Law is an American organization founded in 1968 by consumer advocate Ralph Nader. The organization and its staff, known as "Nader's Raiders," investigate issues related to consumer safety and health. Nader used a settlement from a lawsuit against General Motors to fund the center's work. The center's investigations have contributed to significant consumer protection legislation, such as the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966, which was influenced by Nader's book Unsafe at Any Speed. The organization has also inspired the creation of other consumer rights groups.

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Unsafe at Any Speed
In 1968 he founded the Center for Study of Responsive Law, and its staff quickly became known as “Nader’s Raiders” as they focused their investigations on issues relating to consumer safety and health. He used the settlement money from GM to fund his investigative work. Nader also founded other consumer…
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In 1968 he founded the Center for Study of Responsive Law, and its staff quickly became known as “Nader’s Raiders” as they focused their investigations on issues relating to consumer safety and health. He used the settlement money from GM to fund his investigative work. Nader also founded other consumer…
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