[United States Statutes at Large, Volume 123, 111th Congress, 1st Session]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

 
PROCLAMATION 8347--FEB. 27, 2009

Proclamation 8347 of February 27, 2009
National Consumer Protection Week, 2009
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation

Consumer education helps every American who enters the marketplace. When
making a purchase, consumers should know their rights and should learn
about goods and services before they buy. This knowledge allows
consumers to make sound decisions and protects families and individuals
from fraud and abuse. Consumer vigilance also prevents problems before
they arise. During National Consumer Protection Week, we highlight
consumer education efforts to help Americans make wise decisions.
Federal, State, and local agencies; private sector organizations; and
consumer advocacy groups band together to encourage Americans to learn
about the protections the law affords and to take full advantage of the
resources available for consumers of every age.
This year's theme for National Consumer Protection Week, ``Nuts & Bolts:
Tools for Today's Economy,'' focuses on the basic information consumers
need as they face the opportunities and pitfalls of the marketplace.
Every day, consumers make tough choices about saving, investing, and
spending their hard-earned money. Whether selecting a mortgage payment
plan, seeking a credit report, or buying a car, staying well-informed
and vigilant can help citizens make prudent choices. A few days, hours,
or even minutes of preparatory research can ultimately save time and
money.
As part of National Consumer Protection Week, the Federal Trade
Commission has organized a coalition of public- and private-sector
organizations to provide practical tips on a wide range of topics. These
tips are available at www.consumer.gov/ncpw. The website also in-

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cludes information on home foreclosure, identity theft, and protecting
businesses. Working together, consumers, businesses, and Government can
strengthen our robust free market for the benefit of all Americans.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim March 1 through March 7,
2009, as National Consumer Protection Week. I call upon Government
officials, industry leaders, and advocates across the Nation to provide
our citizens with information about consumer rights, and I encourage all
Americans to take a proactive role in strengthening our economy.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-seventh day
of February, in the year of our Lord two thousand nine, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
third.
BARACK OBAMA