In US politics, short list is most frequently used in two instances: first a list of prospective vice presidential nominees compiled for the benefit of a party's presidential nominee, and a list of people who might be nominated by an executive office holder to a judicial or lower executive office.
Consumer protection laws are a form of government regulation aimed to protect consumer rights. Organizations that promote consumer protection include government agencies such as the Federal Trade Commission, the Bureau of Consumer Protection, and the newly formed Consumer Financial Protection Agency.
State and local consumer protection offices or state attorneys general. Most areas of the country have government offices charged with protecting consumers from fraud. Addresses and telephone numbers are listed in the Consumer Action Handbook. Single copies of the Consumer Action Handbook can be