To identify, research, analyze, and pursue solutions to problems of consumer protection, environmental protection and preservation, corporate and governmental responsibility to the public, and other issues affecting the social welfare of the people of Connecticut and elsewhere. To cooperate with other citizen action groups and other organizations on problems of common concern to the people of Connecticut and elsewhere. To pursue any other public interest goals not in conflict with the laws of the state of Connecticut nor the Internal Revenue Code section under which the organization is established and operated.