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Legislation to rein in credit card practices and eliminate sudden rate hikes and late fees that have entangled millions of American consumers is getting closer to becoming law, bolstered by presidential pressure and the backdrop of economic calamity.
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The 357-70 roll call by which the House on Thursday approved a bill to restrict credit card practices and eliminate sudden increases in interest rates and late fees.
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Riding a crest of populist anger, the House has cleared a bill to rein in credit card practices and eliminate sudden increases in interest rates and late fees that have...
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A comparison of House and Senate legislative proposals with pending Federal Reserve regulations:
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Legislation to rein in credit card practices and eliminate sudden rate hikes and late fees that have entangled millions of American consumers is getting closer to...
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The Obama administration is pressing for passage of legislation to rein in credit card practices and eliminate sudden rate increases and late fees that have entangled...
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President Barack Obama says he will push for a law to provide “strong and reliable” protections for the millions of Americans who have credit cards.
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President Barack Obama, appealing to mainstream consumers, is pushing for more legal protection for the millions of Americans who use credit cards.
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Representatives of the credit card industry, from left, Gordon Smith of JP Morgan Chase & Co., Christopher McWilton of Mastercard Worldwide, and David Nelms of Discover, listen as President Barack Obama makes remarks after meeting in the Roosevelt Room..
