Open Congress : Blog Articles for H.R.5244 Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act of 2008

Buffalo 14228: Credit Card Holders Bill of Rights

2009-04-22T00:00:00Z

Last night, Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney (NY-14) congratulated her colleagues on the House Financial Services Committee for passing her Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights. Now it will move onto another House vote and then pass over to ...

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MADD Going Mad with DUI Laws (Again, Still) : StoryTribe

2009-01-02T00:00:00Z

Guilty Until Proven Innocent · Florida Gearing Up for 2008 Election Mayhem · HR 5244 Credit Cardholders Bill of Rights - Proceed with Caution · StoryTribe Comics · Staged Photos? Has Reuters Been Had with an Indian Stampede? ...

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Third Estate Sunday Review: Carolyn Maloney works her ass off for ...

2008-12-21T00:00:00Z

Background: H.R. 5244, written by Rep. Carolyn Maloney after a series of roundtables with industry and consumer stakeholders and six public hearings, had 155 bipartisan cosponsors. It passed the House Financial Services Committee with ...

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Â» Banks Bash Bailout Billâ€™s Credit Card Curbs Dvorak Uncensored ...

2008-12-18T00:00:00Z

The legislation â€” HR 5244 â€” would, among other things, end card issuersâ€™ self-proclaimed right to change interest rates at any time. [...] It also would give cardholders more time to pay by requiring issuers to mail bills at least 25 ...

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Rep. Carolyn Maloney on the Bailouts

2008-12-18T00:00:00Z

Background: HR 5244, written by Rep. Carolyn Maloney after a series of roundtables with industry and consumer stakeholders and six public hearings, had 155 bipartisan cosponsors. It passed the House Financial Services Committee with all ...

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Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney - Author of â€œCredit Cardholders ...

2008-12-18T00:00:00Z

Credit Card News: Fed to Vote on Credit Card Reform

2008-12-15T00:00:00Z

The House of Representatives passed H.R. 5244, the Credit Cardholders Bill of Rights, on September 23, 2008. This bill had some similar reforms to the Fed's proposal. This bill has been sent to the Senate. ...

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House Sends Letter To Federal Reserve Supporting Credit Reform ...

2008-12-14T00:00:00Z

The undersigned cosponsors of the Credit Cardholdersâ€™ Bill of Rights, H.R. 5244, applaud and support the proposed rule. While the proposal deals with some practices slightly differently than H.R. 5244 does, it identifies as â€œunfair and ...

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Credit Cardholder Bill of Rights Passes the House | CannonSpeak.com

2008-12-14T00:00:00Z

The House of Representatives passed the Credit Cardholderâ€™s Bill of Rights, H.R. 5244 . The credit card companies have too much power, practically unlimited power, and the credit cardholder has no power, zero, nada, none. ...

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The LuLac Edition #665, Dec. 12th, 2008

2008-12-12T00:00:00Z

Additionally, Chairman Kanjorski strongly supported and voted for HR5244, the Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights, which passed in the House on September 23 and is waiting on Senate action. The bill provides crucial protections against ...

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CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS MONITOR REPORT CARD: OCTOBER 2008 ...

2008-12-09T00:00:00Z

HR 5244 â€“ Credit Cardholdersâ€™ Bill of Rights Act of 2008. Â· HR 7060 â€“ Renewable Energy and Job Creation Tax Act of 2008. Proportionally, the spread of votes, and the trends in the Congressional Hispanic Caucus are roughly comparable to ..

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BUSH, Cheney . . . shall we pray? Â« BOTH SIDES NOW by l.t. Dravis

2008-12-07T00:00:00Z

1992 Presidential Election · 2008 Presidential Campaign · Bank Rip-Offs · Credit Card Management · Deficit Spending · economic crisis · George W. Bush · H.R. 5244 Credit Cardholders Bill of Rights · I

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WHEN Will we ever learn? Â« BOTH SIDES NOW by l.t. Dravis

2008-12-03T00:00:00Z

Feds want to put a stop to credit card company scams | Kevin Colby ...

2008-12-01T00:00:00Z

H.R. 5244: Credit Cardholdersâ€™ Bill of Rights Act of 2008. The banks are going crazy, because these rules would destroy their ability to cheat you. But thatâ€™s what Clark thinks the banks are doing, which is nothing short of slimy. ...

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ITâ€™S â€˜Officialâ€™ . . . finally! Â« BOTH SIDES NOW by l.t. Dravis

2008-12-01T00:00:00Z

Two weeks to cut rates, card issuers told - Democratic Underground

2008-11-27T00:00:00Z

Cut it to 10.99 or ELSE. HawkeyeX, Nov-27-08 12:41 PM, #25. U.S. should follow suit but probably won't. pa28, Nov-27-08 02:12 PM, #27. What happened with H.R. 5244, enpassant, Nov-27-08 03:11 PM, #30. Crap, I thought this was the US. ...

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WEâ€™RE Screwed! Â« BOTH SIDES NOW by l.t. Dravis

2008-11-25T00:00:00Z

Applying For Corporate Credit Cards

2008-11-25T00:00:00Z

The reasons must spell out and it is imposing certain types for the interest rate was and the right is to cancel the card for hr 5244 puts an end in my payments canâ€™t be gamed by the credit card companies. ...

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Credit Card Reform Stuck On Capitol Hill | Debt City

2008-11-24T00:00:00Z

What is H.R. 5244 and why should anyone care? Itâ€™s only the Credit Cardholdersâ€™ Bill of Rights Act of 2008. If youâ€™re tied of paying too much to credit card companies you need to know about this bill â€” and you need to tell your friends,

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Eliminate Credit Card Debt: Fed Tightening Credit Card Rules ...

2008-11-23T00:00:00Z

She is the author of Credit Card Bill of Rights (HR 5244), in which more aggressive in the field of consumer credit cards. Fed Chairman Benjamin Bernanke said that "consumers with credit cards should be easier to predict how their ...

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Carolina Peace - CBC Watch Awards Clyburn "F" on Report Card for 2008

2008-11-20T00:00:00Z

HR 5244 â€“ Credit Cardholdersâ€™ Bill of Rights Act of 2008 (aye). CBC Watch supported this bill. HR 7060 â€“ Renewable Energy and Job Creation Tax Act of 2008 (aye). CBC Watch supported this bill. You may view the entire CBC Report Card ...

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Frugal in the Fruitlands Â» Support the Credit CARD Act of 2008

2008-11-18T00:00:00Z

It is intended as a followup to HR 5244, which passed the House earlier this year. The Senate has still not voted on S. 3252, which means thereâ€™s still time for citizens to voice their approval or disapproval. ...

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You want a bailout plan? Hereâ€™s a BAILOUT plan! Â« BOTH SIDES NOW ...

2008-11-18T00:00:00Z

The Next Meltdown: Credit Cards

2008-11-17T00:00:00Z

Enter HR 5244. It passed the house and is now being debated in the senate. -Protects cardholders against arbitrary interest rate increases -Prevents cardholders who pay on time from being unfairly penalized ...

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Credit Card Issuers to Begin Raising Rates

2008-11-14T00:00:00Z

This bill became known as the Credit Cardholdersâ€™ Bill of Rights of 2008 (HR 5244). It has not been approved to date. Now that massive defaults on credit card debt is accompanying the massive numbers of foreclosures, credit card issuers ...

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CreditCard and Imp Credit in Life Info

2008-11-06T00:00:00Z

The bill, HR 5244, was introduced by Rep. Carolyn Maloney, DN.Y., who also happens to be the chairwoman of the House Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit subcommittee -- and someone I bumped into at Lifetime TV a while back where ...

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Fed Tightening Credit Card Rules because subprime crisis

2008-11-06T00:00:00Z

Rising credit card bill delinquencies vex card securities

2008-11-05T00:00:00Z

The Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights (HR 5244), for instance, could limit the ability of banks to price for risk, according to the American Bankers Association, a major industry trade group. "Investors in asset-backed securities ...

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Credit Cardholderâ€™s Bill of Rights Act of 2008

2008-10-24T00:00:00Z

House Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit Subcommittee introduced the "Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act of 2008" (HR 5244), "comprehensive credit card reform legislation aimed at leveling the playing field between credit ...

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Politi-glych PSA

2008-10-23T00:00:00Z

I just spent the last 15 minutes e-mailing both MN Senators and my district representative about HR 5244: Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act of 2008. Basically, here's a rundown if the document is a little two long for some. ...

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CREDIT CARDHOLDERS' BILL OF RIGHTS

2008-10-20T00:00:00Z

Representative Maloney of New York spearheaded the bill, HR 5244: Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act of 2008, which would serve to amend the current Truth in Lending Act. The bill passed the House (by nearly a 3 to 1 vote) on ...

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StopStickingItToUs Coalition Backed by 120000 Canadian Companies ...

2008-10-19T00:00:00Z

The U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday passed the Credit Cardholdersâ€™ Bill of Rights Act (H.R. 5244), legislation to rein in unfair and deceptive credit-card company practices, on a vote of 312 to 112, said the Merchants Payments ...

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American Airlines No Annual Fee Credit Card

2008-10-15T00:00:00Z

But, in guidebook helps clarify the confusing world of credit card reform is another step and the house financial services committee passed hr 5244 in it passed by thehouse financial services committee, it retroactively is increasing ...

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Office of the House Democratic Majority Leader Steny Hoyer

2008-10-13T00:00:00Z

H.R. 5244 - the Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act of 2008 (Rep. Maloney â€“ Financial Services) (Subject to a Rule). Suspensions (39 Bills):. 1) H.R. 6984 - The Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2008, Part II (Rep. ...

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Bill For Georgia Blogosphere: New Television Ads (web versions)

2008-10-11T00:00:00Z

[HR 5244 of 2008, HR 6604 of 2008, HR 3221 of 2008, HR 3915 of 2007, HR 1375 of 2004]. - This year Kingston voted against the new GI Bill for Iraq and Afghanistan veterans, then later voted for it after political pressure from my ...

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0% balance transfer credit cards will be a thing of the past?

2008-10-10T00:00:00Z

On September 23, the US House of Representatives overwhelmingly voted to pass the Credit Cardholders Bill of Rights, HR 5244, drafted to mirror regulations the Federal Reserve is planning to announce this fall. ...

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Credit Card Holders Bill Of Rights [UPDATE]: The Urgency Of Now

2008-10-10T00:00:00Z

This is a DEBT WARRIORS Credit Card UPDATE on the Credit Card Holders Bill Of Rights [HR 5244]: In by September 24th blog post, I gave props to Chairwoman Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY). For getting the Credit Card Holders Bill Of Rights ...

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Fact Check: McHenry's Record of Failed Leadership | North Carolina ...

2008-10-08T00:00:00Z

Just last month, McHenry continued his support for big financial institutions when he voted against a bipartisan plan to curb the most abusive practices of credit card issuers (H.R. 5244, 9/23/08) a bill endorsed by the National Small ...

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Would You Like More Credit Card Rights If It Means Credit Cards ...

2008-10-07T00:00:00Z

The so-called â€œCredit Cardholdersâ€™ Bill of Rightsâ€* (HR 5244), while well-intentioned, will increase the cost of credit for consumers and small businesses across the country, result in less access to credit for consumers and businesses ...

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Would You Like More Credit Card Rights If It Means Credit Cards ...

2008-10-07T00:00:00Z

This week I asked the Personal Finance Bloggers Brain Trust the following question and as always, the answers are thoughtful and insightful. Question:. At the very time that our banks and Wall Street are asking and looking for a ...

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Fossella's recent legislative votes

2008-10-06T00:00:00Z

Credit Cardholdersâ€™ Bill of Rights Act of 2008 HR 5244 Vote Passed (312-112, 9 Not Voting) The House passed this bill to reform credit card industry practices. Rep. Vito Fossella voted NO Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, ...

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WSJ on Credit Cardholdersâ€™ Bill of Rights

2008-10-06T00:00:00Z

Congress wants to increase regulation on the credit card industry, through something called HR 5244, the Credit Cardholdersâ€™ Bill of Rights. Weâ€™ve talked a little about why the bill is a bad idea before, noting that restrictions on what ...

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US Credit Card Law Ignores Consumer Responsibility

2008-10-05T00:00:00Z

In the shadow of the US Governmentâ€™s massive subprime lending bailout, the House of Representatives passed legislation HR 5244, better known as the Credit Cardholdersâ€™ Bill of Rights Act of 2008. Designed to curb the growing torrent of ...

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What Is And Where Is The Credit Cardholders' Bill Of Rights Act Of ...

2008-10-04T00:00:00Z

Because Congress owes too much to lobbyists like the Consumer Bankers Association, a group that strongly opposes this legislation, HR 5244 is stuck in the House Financial Services Committee and is not likely to come up for a floor vote ...

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Karen Hartley-Nagle's Camoaign Writes:

2008-10-04T00:00:00Z

Mike Castle voted against the Credit Cardholders Bill of Rights (HR 5244), legislation that would prevent banks from using some of the abusive credit and billing practices that escalate consumer debt. During the debate ...

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Barney Frank's attention span

2008-10-03T00:00:00Z

Carolyn B. Maloney (NY-14), Chair of the Financial Services Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit, announced today that the Subcommittee will hold a legislative hearing on HR 5244, â€œThe Credit Cardholdersâ€™ Bill of ...

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where the rubber meets the road (10/03/08)

2008-10-03T00:00:00Z

voting 312-112, the house sent the senate a bill (hr 5244) setting pro-consumer rules for credit-card firms. in part, the bill would allow card holders to set their own limits above which transactions cannot be processed; ...

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Small Businesses Need More Incentives in Bailout Bill | Business ...

2008-10-02T00:00:00Z

The House of Representatives recently passed the Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act (H.R. 5244) by a strong margin, 312-112, and the group is urging lawmakers to include its credit card reforms in the rescue bill. ...

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Finally, a (Small) Win for the Little Guy!

2008-10-02T00:00:00Z

Now, the Houseâ€™s passage is only the first step; HR 5244 still has to make it through the Senate and then needs to be signed by the President. It wouldnâ€™t hurt to call up or email your Senator and tell them how important it is to you as ...

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The Credit Card Holder's Bill of Rights

2008-10-01T00:00:00Z

The House passed HR 5244, otherwise known as the Credit Card Holderâ€™s Bill of Rights on September 23, 2008. HR 5244 is an amendment to the Truth in Lending Act to establish fair and transparent practices relating to the extension of ...

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MyDD :: Progressives, Stand FIRM: Remember the Patriot Act and ...

2008-09-30T00:00:00Z

ABA STATEMENT ON HOUSE PASSAGE OF H.R. 5244 by Edward L. Yingling, president and CEO, American Bankers Association "The American Bankers Association is very disappointed by the action today of the House of Representatives. ...

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Support a Credit Cardholdersâ€™ Bill of Rights

2008-09-30T00:00:00Z

The Credit Card Bill of Rights (HR 5244) is a proposed bill that would:. â€“Stop random interest rate hikes on existing balances if you have paid on time. â€“Make card payments fairer by letting you apply a portion of your payment to higher ...

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Is There a Local Media Black Out on Mike Castle's DEM Opponent?

2008-09-30T00:00:00Z

... prove that he is more a friend to the Banking Industry than his Delaware constituents and American consumers when he attempted to kill by amendment and then vote against HR 5244, also known as the â€˜Credit Cardholder Bill of Rightsâ€™. ...

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Karen Hartley-Nagle's Campaign Writes:

2008-09-30T00:00:00Z

Cardholderâ€™s Bill of Rightsâ€™ (HR 5244), a bill designed to contain the abusive practices of credit card billing and passed with a veto proof majority, with a â€˜noâ€™ vote. He supported the deregulation that allowed Wall Street brokers to .

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GA Congressional Democrats Vote For The Credit Cardholdersâ€™ Bill ...

2008-09-29T00:00:00Z

The Credit Cardholdersâ€™ Bill of Rights (HR 5244) is opposed by the big banks. The bill is opposed by President Bush. And based on the votes they cast yesterday, the seven Republican members of Georgiaâ€™s congressional delegation oppose ...

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Bailout Information

2008-09-29T00:00:00Z

http://www.opednews.com/articles/After-Kneeling-Banks-Swag-by-Dean-Powers-080928-832.html Tag(s): 700 Billion; Bailout; Bailout; Banks; Central Banks; Corporate Corruption Crime; Corruption; HR 5244; JPMorgan Chase; Wall Street Bailout.

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Credit Cardholder's Bill of Rights

2008-09-28T00:00:00Z

The Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act of 2008 (HR 5244) passed the US House of Representatives 312-112 on Sept. 23. It has now gone to the Senate, where its fate is uncertain due. Now that Wall Street banks are about to get a $700 ...

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How Ohioans voted last week

2008-09-28T00:00:00Z

House of Representatives â€¢ HR 5244 Passage of the Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act, the provisions of which include the elimination of retroactive interest-rate hikes and the imposition of late-payment fees that take people over ...

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LICKING THE BOOT THAT KICKS YOU

2008-09-28T00:00:00Z

The legislation -- HR 5244 -- would, among other things, end card issuers' self-proclaimed right to change interest rates at any time. Instead, a

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Tar Heel Tally

2008-09-28T00:00:00Z

Voting 312 for and 112 against, the House on Tuesday sent the Senate a bill (HR 5244) setting pro-consumer rules for credit-card firms. In part, the bill allows cardholders to set their own limits above which transactions cannot be ...

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The Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights (HR 5244)

2008-09-28T00:00:00Z

In my reading of the HR 5244 bill, it doesn't do anything to fix what I think is one of the most irritating credit card practices--setting due dates over the weekend or on holidays when the companies are not open to process payments ...

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How Your US Lawmaker Voted - Seattle Times

2008-09-28T00:00:00Z

WASHINGTON â€” Here's how the state's members of Congress voted on major roll calls in the week ending Friday. Credit-card rules The House on Tuesday passed by a 312-112 vote and sent to the Senate a bill (HR 5244) setting ...

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US Credit Card Law Ignores Consumer Responsibility (1)

2008-09-28T00:00:00Z

Guess who opposes credit protections for the rest of us...

2008-09-28T00:00:00Z

The legislation -- HR 5244 -- would, among other things, end card issuers' self-proclaimed right to change interest rates at any time. Instead, a 45-day notice would be required for any increase. It also would give cardholders more time ...

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DispatchPolitics : How Ohioans voted last week Columbus Dispatch ...

2008-09-28T00:00:00Z

H.R. 5244. Passage of the Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act, the provisions of which include the elimination of retroactive interest-rate hikes and the imposition of late-payment fees that take people over credit limits. ...

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speaker.gov - Rescue bill postedâ€¦ or was it?

2008-09-28T00:00:00Z

The House today voted 312-112 to pass HR 5244, the Credit Cardholders? Bill of Rights Act of 2008. The entire Bay Area delegation supported it. Said House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-San Francisco:. ?With the economic security of the . ...

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Dollar$ Wizard Award #3

2008-09-28T00:00:00Z

On September 23, Yingling released a statement expressing â€œdisappointmentâ€* at the passing of HR 5244, the House of Representatives bill some call â€œThe Creditcard Holdersâ€™ Bill of Rights.â€* The fools who represent us passed this evil

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Banks love bailout, hate credit card curbs

2008-09-28T00:00:00Z

Banks Oppose Bill to Control Credit Cart Interest Rates

2008-09-28T00:00:00Z

Seems that the House approved HR 5244, which, according to Lazarus,. would, among other things, end card issuers' self-proclaimed right to change interest rates at any time. Instead, a 45-day notice would be required for any increase. ...

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Banks Love Bailout, Hate Credit Card Curbs

2008-09-28T00:00:00Z

... they were simultaneously condemning the House of Representatives' passage of a "Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights," which aims to crack down on some of the industry's more troublesome practices. The legislation - HR 5244 - would,

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3 of 5 TN Dem US Reps Not voting on "Credit Cardholders' Bill of ...

2008-09-28T00:00:00Z

The legislation -- HR 5244 -- would, among other things, end card issuers' self-proclaimed right to change interest rates at any time. Instead, a 45-day notice would be required for any increase. Tt also would give cardholders more time ...

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Creditcardholders Bill of Rights- Leveling the Field

2008-09-27T00:00:00Z

HR 5244 would amend the Truth in Lending Act to establish fair and transparent practices relating to the extension of credit under an open end consumer credit plan. The resolution which passed 312-112 says "no creditor may increase any ...

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Banks Balking at Consumer Credit Protection Changes

2008-09-27T00:00:00Z

Read a great article in The LA Times about the proposed new bill, HR 5244. The banks even though theyâ€™re thrilled to being bailed out of the mess there in to the tune of 700 BILLION dollars, are against the very same taxpayers getting ...

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What's good for the goose not so good for the lower-class scum

2008-09-27T00:00:00Z

Congress Working On the Weekend Tell em Main Street Wants Credit ...

2008-09-27T00:00:00Z

Ok, so my wish for NO bail-out is not likely to come true. So if we gotta compromise and have a bail-out for Wall Street, then it needs to include some reforms to help Main Street too! One of those reforms needs to be on Credit Cards. ...

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House Votes to Pass Credit Cardholders Bill of Rights to Curb ...

2008-09-26T00:00:00Z

House Votes to Pass Credit Cardholders Bill of Rights to Curb Abusive Lending Practices 2008 09 24 By a vote of 312 to112, the US House of Representatives voted today to pass HR 5244, the Credit Cardholders Bill of.

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votes database

2008-09-25T00:00:00Z

house: hr 6983 september 23, 2008; Â» house: hr 6897 september 23, 2008; Â» house: hr 5244 september 23, 2008; Â» house: hr 5244 september 23, 2008; Â» house: sj res 45 september 23, 2008; Â» more house votes; Â» more senate votes ...

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Campaign Update: CA-03, CA-04, CA-50, CA-46, SD-19, CA-42, LA ...

2008-09-25T00:00:00Z

HR 5244, the Credit Cardholdersâ€™ Bill of Rights Act of 2008, would severely limit predatory lending from an industry that is at least a partial cause of the current crisis in credit. Brian Bilbray, David Dreier, Gary Miller, ...

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Reichert lipsticks up his own pig.

2008-09-25T00:00:00Z

On Tuesday, the House of Representatives voted to pass HR 5244, also known as the Credit Cardholders Bill of Rights. Although big banks and President Bush oppose this legislation, Dave Reichert somehow managed to vote for it. ...

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House Passes Legislation to Protect Credit Cardholders

2008-09-25T00:00:00Z

Running at full tilt, holding one of the most important pieces of consumer protection since the Truth in Lending Act became law, supporters of HR 5244 will have to travel a dark and perilous gauntlet riddled with every boulder of death, ...

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Campaign Update: CA-03, CA-04, CA-50, CA-46, SD-19, CA-42, LA ...

2008-09-25T00:00:00Z

HR 5244, the Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act of 2008, would severely limit predatory lending from an industry that is at least a partial cause of the current crisis in credit. Brian Bilbray, David Dreier, Gary Miller, ...

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One step closer to a credit card bill of rights

2008-09-25T00:00:00Z

Maloney (D-NY) today introduced the â€œCredit Cardholdersâ€™ Bill of Rights Act of 2008â€* (HR 5244), comprehensive credit card reform legislation aimed at leveling the playing field between credit card companies and consumers. ...

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Credit card bill passes in House

2008-09-25T00:00:00Z

The US House of Representatives voted 312-112 to approve HR 5244, the Credit Card Holders Bill of Rights, intended to ban abusive and deceptive credit card practices.

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House Votes to Pass Credit Cardholders Bill of Rights to Curb ...

2008-09-25T00:00:00Z

WASHINGTON, DC - By a vote of 312 to 112, the US House of Representatives voted today to pass HR 5244, the Credit Cardholders Bill of Rights. The bill would curb a number of predatory credit card lending practices that can unfairly trap ...

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MegaVote for NC’s 11th Congressional District: Sep. 22, 2008

2008-09-24T15:53:48Z

MegaVote for NC’s 11th Congressional District: Sep. 22, 2008 Published September 24th, 2008 MegaVote is a service provided by Congress.org as a means of tracking the most recent and upcoming votes of our elected Congressional officials. This informa

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Democratic Congress Passes Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights

2008-09-24T00:00:00Z

The Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights (HR 5244) is opposed by the big banks. The bill is opposed by President Bush. And based on the votes they cast yesterday, 111 Republican members of Congress oppose the legislation as well. ...

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GA Congressional Democrats Vote For The the Credit Cardholders ...

2008-09-24T00:00:00Z

The Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights (HR 5244) is opposed by the big banks. The bill is opposed by President Bush. And based on the votes they cast yesterday, the seven Republican members of Georgia's congressional delegation oppose ...

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House Votes To Pass Credit Cardholders Bill of Rights To Curb ...

2008-09-24T00:00:00Z

23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ â€” By a vote of 312 to 112, the US House of Representatives voted today to pass HR 5244, the Credit Cardholders Bill of Rights. The bill would curb a number of predatory credit card lending practices that can ...

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Democrats Pass Credit Cardholdersâ€™ Bill of Rights Act-- While ...

2008-09-24T00:00:00Z

Yesterday the House overwhelmingly passed HR 5244, the Credit Cardholdersâ€™ Bill of Rights Act of 2008, 312 to 112. Only one reactionary Democrat, a Blue Dog of course, Herseth Sandlin, voted with the Republican leadership. ...

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House Approves Credit-Card Reform Bill

2008-09-24T00:00:00Z

The Credit Cardholdersâ€™ Bill of Rights Act (HR 5244) prohibits or limits the credit-card industryâ€™s most egregiously unfair and deceptive practices. It bans universal default and double-cycle billing and precludes retroactive interest ...

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House Approves Bill to Ease Credit Woes for Small Business

2008-09-24T00:00:00Z

The House of Representatives today approved a bill, the Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act (HR 5244), 312-112 to stop credit-card companies from continuing to exercise harmful and anti-free-market practices that severely inhibit ...

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House Votes to Pass Credit Cardholders Bill of Rights to Curb ...

2008-09-24T00:00:00Z

By a vote of 312 to 112, the US House of Representatives voted today to pass HR 5244, the Credit Cardholders Bill of Rights. The bill would curb a number of predatory credit card lending practices that can unfairly trap consumers in ...

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The Democrats wake up

2008-09-24T00:00:00Z

The Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights (HR 5244) passed over the objections of 111 House Republicans: The bill, hardly radical, would "curb unfair and deceptive credit card practices; end double-cycle billing, in which card companies ...

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Credit Cardholders Bill of Rights (HR 5244) Passes the House

2008-09-24T00:00:00Z

... Their Own Credit Card Customers and Jacks Rates Way Up; Credit Card Bill of Rights Introduced in US. Reprint this article for free. Visit CreditDebtLife.com for details. Credit Cardholders Bill of Rights (HR 5244) Passes the House.

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Bachmann and Kline vote against Credit Cardholdersâ€™ Bill of Rights

2008-09-24T00:00:00Z

On September 23, the House passed the Credit Cardholdersâ€™ Bill of Rights, HR 5244, which provides crucial protections against unfair, but unfortunately common, credit card practices, including:. Ending unfair, arbitrary interest rate ...

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Massa Press Conference: Bailout and Debates

2008-09-24T00:00:00Z

Yesterday, at a time of incredible risk for the American People, Randy Kuhl voted against HR 5244, The Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights. This would have prevented credit card companies from going long on fees and interest. ...

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Project Vote Smart - HR 5244 - Credit Card Regulations

2008-09-24T00:00:00Z

HR 5244: To amend the Truth in Lending Act to establish fair and transparent practices relating to the extension of credit under an open end consumer credit plan, and for other purposes. Highlights:. - Prohibits creditors from imposing ...

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CUNA News Now: Credit card bill passes in House

2008-09-24T00:00:00Z

WASHINGTON (9/24/08)â€”The U.S. House of Representatives voted 312-112 to approve H.R. 5244, the Credit Card Holders Bill of Rights, intended to ban abusive and deceptive credit card practices. The vote came amid a hail storm of House ...

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Daily Dose: 09/23/08 : AsianWeek

2008-09-24T00:00:00Z

WASHINGTON, D.C. â€” Congresswoman Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawaiâ€˜i) today voted in favor of the Credit Cardholdersâ€™ Bill of Rights Act, H.R. 5244, in an effort to reform credit card billing practices and protect American families from unfair ...

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Credit Card Holders Bill Of Rights Passes Critical Vote

2008-09-24T00:00:00Z

The Credit Card Holders Bill of Rights [HR5244] has passed in the US House of Representatives! WASHINGTON, DC â€“ House Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit Subcommittee Chairwoman Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY) , [pictured left] ...

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HR 5244 Goes To Senate

2008-09-24T00:00:00Z

Thanks to public support, HR 5244 passed in the US House of Representatives. Now it goes to the US Senate. Since Congress is set to RECESS in 3 DAYS your Senators need to hear from you NOW. Make sure they schedule this for a vote and ...

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Wolf Votes Against Credit Cardholdersâ€™ Bill of Rights Act

2008-09-24T00:00:00Z

Yesterday, he did so again this time against HR 5244, the "Credit Cardholdersâ€™ Bill of Rights Act of 2008." This bill would "amend the Truth in Lending Act to establish fair and transparent practices relating to the extension of credit

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Democratic Congress Passes Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights

2008-09-24T00:00:00Z

Yesterday, 228 Democrats and 84 Republicans in the US House of Representatives voted to support The Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights (HR 5244). The bill now heads to the US Senate for its consideration. Not unexpectedly, banks such as ...

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A Lot Of Talk About Nothing

2008-09-24T00:00:00Z

HR 5244 - The Credit Cardholdersâ€™ Bill of Rights Act of 2008. HR 6984 - The Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2008, Part II. H.Res. 1473 - Recognizing the 150th anniversary year of the founding of Macyâ€™s, ...

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Walz statement on Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act

2008-09-23T00:00:00Z

(Washington, DC) - Today, Congressman Tim Walz joined Democrats and Republicans in the House in voting for HR 5244, the Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act of 2008, which passed the House by margin of 312 to 112. ...

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Call your US Rep. and say YES to Credit Cardholders Bill of Rights

2008-09-23T00:00:00Z

On July 31, 2008 the Credit Cardholders Bill of Rights, HR 5244, passed through the House Financial Services Committee despite vigorous opposition from the credit card industry. The industry is still fighting this bill, but we can pass ...

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Credit Cardholders Bill of Rights (HR 5244) Passes the House!

2008-09-23T00:00:00Z

... credit reports from other accounts Double-cycle billing Unrestricted imposition of overlimit fees And more. To read the full text of the bill, click on/right click and save this PDF file: Credit Cardholders Bill of Rights - HR 5244. ...

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Credit Cardholders Bill of Rights (HR 5244) Passes the House!

2008-09-23T00:00:00Z

To read the full text of the bill, click on/right click and save this PDF file: Credit Cardholders Bill of Rights - HR 5244. Weâ€™ll have more analysis of the important legislation later on, right here on the SC Bankruptcy & Consumer Law ...

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Credit Cardholders Bill of Rights (HR 5244) Passes the House

2008-09-23T00:00:00Z

On September 23, 2008, the Credit Cardholders Bill of Rights (HR 5244) passed the House of Representatives by a 312-112 vote. The Credit Cardholders Bill of Rights is an important consumer bill, offering significant changes to federal ...

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ABA Statement on House Passage of HR 5244

2008-09-23T00:00:00Z

Ã¢â‚¬Å“The American Bankers Association is very disappointed by the action today of the House of Representatives."

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Victory for Consumers on Credit Cards -- Part 1

2008-09-23T00:00:00Z

Today, the United States House of Representatives passed HR 5244, the Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights sponsored by Rep. Carolyn Maloney (DN.Y.). Among other provisions, the bill:. requires advance notice of credit card account rate ...

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Credit Card Reform on the wayâ€¦â€¦..maybe!

2008-09-23T00:00:00Z

The Act passed by the House on Tuesday (HR 5244) was approved by a 312-112 vote. It curbs some of the most arbitrary, abusive and unfair credit card lending practices that trap consumers in a viscious cycle of debt. ...

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9.23.08 - Welch-supported bill to protect consumers from predatory ...

2008-09-23T00:00:00Z

"At a time when Vermonters are feeling a financial pinch, it's time to require fair play and put an end to unfair predatory tactics of credit card companies. HR 5244, The Cardholders' Bill of Rights, levels the playing field by ...

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House passes Credit Cardholdersâ€™ Bill of Rights

2008-09-23T00:00:00Z

The House today voted 312-112 to pass HR 5244, the Credit Cardholdersâ€™ Bill of Rights Act of 2008. The entire Bay Area delegation supported it. Said House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-San Francisco:. â€œWith the economic security of the ...

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House Vote Expected on Credit Card Reform Bill

2008-09-23T00:00:00Z

... government and treasury are spending a tremendous amount of time and taxpayer money trying to save financial institutions, the House of Representatives may finally vote today on the Credit Cardholders' Bill ofRights Act (HR 5244). ...

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Iâ€™ve Joined Qvisory as a Contributing Blogger

2008-09-23T00:00:00Z

Advocacy is a core part of Qvisoryâ€™s mission, and the group is already off and running battling a critical piece of legislation facing Congress any day now: The Credit Cardholdersâ€™ Bill of Rights (HR 5244). This bill would stop abusive ...

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Congress cracks down on credit cards

2008-09-23T00:00:00Z

This afternoon, the United States House of Representatives passed the Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act (HR 5244) with strong bipartisan support by a vote of 312-112. The bill would curb some of the most arbitrary, ...

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Policy Center Demos Urges House to Pass 'Credit Cardholder's Bill ...

2008-09-23T00:00:00Z

This week, Tamara Draut, Vice President for Policy and Programs at the non-partisan policy center Demos, sent a letter to members of the House of Representatives urging full support for HR 5244, The Credit Cardholders Bill of Rights Act ...

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Jeb Sucker Punches "Hard-Working American Family" Again!

2008-09-23T00:00:00Z

As he has done repeatedly, Jeb Hensarling has thrown another gut-busting blow to the â€œhard-working American familyâ€* through his â€œnayâ€* vote today on HR 5244, the â€œCredit Card Holders Bill of Rights.â€* ...

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Credit Cardholders Bill of Rights Act of 2008

2008-09-23T00:00:00Z

Remember, our elected officials have to play politics with the lobbyists. So, please call your local representative and ask them to vote for HR 5244 as it exists today. Otherwise, our leaders may muck up the bill with amendments.

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Vote: 'Aye' regarding HR5244

2008-09-23T00:00:00Z

Dennis Kucinich [D, OH-10] voted 'Aye' on the question: On Passage: HR 5244 Credit Cardholdersâ€™ Bill of Rights Act of 2008 regarding HR5244 Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act of 2008.

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Daily Dose: 09/23/08

2008-09-23T00:00:00Z

Hirono (D-Hawaiâ€˜i) today voted in favor of the Credit Cardholdersâ€™ Bill of Rights Act, HR 5244, in an effort to reform credit card billing practices and protect American families from unfair penalties and costly billing gimmicks. ...

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The Nightowl Newswrap

2008-09-23T00:00:00Z

In light of that, the House today passed HR 5244, the Credit Cardholdersâ€™ Bill of Rights. Now it goes to the Senate where Mitch McConnell and his gaggle of obstructionist thugs will derail it, denying bu$h the opportunity to veto ...

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Congress cracks down on credit cards

2008-09-23T00:00:00Z

This afternoon, the United States House of Representatives passed the Credit Cardholdersâ€™ Bill of Rights Act (HR 5244) with strong bipartisan support by a vote of 312-112. The bill would curb some of the most arbitrary, ...

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Massive victory on Credit Cardholders Bill of Rights!

2008-09-23T00:00:00Z

Carolyn Maloney (D-NY) rolled a 300 game today, as the House approved her Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights, HR 5244 by an overwhelming 312-112 vote. The victory sends a strong message to the banks that the Congress, ...

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Cohen Celebrates Passage of CC Bill of Rights

2008-09-23T00:00:00Z

HR 5244 will provide crucial protections against many common credit card practices that take advantage of consumer, including: ending arbitrary interest rate increases by requiring ample notice before rate hikes, ending penalties on ...

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NM-Sen: Pearce Votes Against Law to Rein in Deceptive Credit Card ...

2008-09-23T00:00:00Z

Known as the â€œCredit Cardholdersâ€™ Bill of Rights,â€* HR 5244 will provide crucial protections against unfair and all too common practices by the credit card industry. Among many more protections, the bill: ...

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Higgins Backs Credit Card Holdersâ€™ Bill of Rights

2008-09-23T00:00:00Z

Washington, DC - Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-27) today voted to pass HR 5244, the Credit Cardholdersâ€™ Bill of Rights. The legislation will provide protections against arbitrary, abusive credit card lending practices that have trapped ...

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The $700 Billion Solution & the Small Business Credit Crunch

2008-09-23T00:00:00Z

This week the House of Representatives approved a bill entitled the Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act (HR 5244), 312-112 to ease the small business credit crunch. This bill offers business owners options with the credit card ...

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Credit cardholderâ€™s bill of rights

2008-09-23T00:00:00Z

This afternoon, the House passed HR 5244, the Credit Cardholdersâ€™ Bill of Rights, to provide crucial protections against unfair, but all too common, credit card practices: Ends unfair, arbitrary interest rate increases, by requiring ...

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Credit Cardholders Bill of Rights (HR 5244) Passes the House

2008-09-23T00:00:00Z

Passed 220-194, Providing for consideration of HR 5244, Credit ...

2008-09-23T00:00:00Z

On Agreeing to the Resolution - Providing for consideration of HR 5244, Credit Cardholdersâ€™ Bill of Rights Act of 2008 (H RES 1476, Roll Call 620)

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Today in Congress/Open Thread

2008-09-23T00:00:00Z

HR 5244 - the Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act of 2008 (Rep. Maloney â€“ Financial Services) (Subject to a Rule). Suspensions (39 Bills):. 1) HR 6984 - The Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2008, Part II (Rep. ...

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9/23/2008

2008-09-23T00:00:00Z

hr 5244 - the credit cardholders' bill of rights act of 2008 (rep. maloney â€“ financial services) (subject to a rule) suspensions (39 bills): 1) hr 6984 - the federal aviation administration extension act of 2008, part ii (rep. ...

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today in congress/open thread

2008-09-23T00:00:00Z

... september 23, 2008 house meets at 9:00 am for morning hour; 10:00 am for legislative business unlimited "one minutes" per side last vote predicted: 7:00 - 8:00 pm hr 5244 - the credit cardholders' bill of rights act of 2008 (rep. ...

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today in congress/open thread

2008-09-23T00:00:00Z

hr 5244 - the credit cardholders' bill of rights act of 2008 (rep. maloney â€“ financial services) (subject to a rule). suspensions (39 bills):. 1) hr 6984 - the federal aviation administration extension act of 2008, part ii (rep. ...

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today in congress/open thread

2008-09-23T00:00:00Z

hr 5244 - the credit cardholdersâ€™ bill of rights act of 2008 (rep. maloney â€“ financial services) (subject to a rule). suspensions (39 bills):. 1) hr 6984 - the federal aviation administration extension act of 2008, part ii (rep. ...

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THE DAILY LEADER: TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2008

2008-09-22T00:00:00Z

HR 5244 - the Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act of 2008, Suspensions.

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Bill Action: Scheduled for Debate: H.Res. 1476: Providing for ...

2008-09-22T00:00:00Z

This bill has been added to a schedule of legislation to be considered for debate, or has been recommended by a committee to be considered. [This event matched these trackers: Active Legislation (Except New Bills) ]

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Republican Whip :: Roy Blunt

2008-09-22T00:00:00Z

H.R. 5244 - The Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act of 2008 (62nd Closed Rule, 1 Hour of General Debate) (Sponsored by Rep. Maloney / Financial Services Committee) Suspensions (39 Bills):. 1) H.R. 6984 - The Federal Aviation ...

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Why does the Republican Party STILL HATE the Bible?

2008-09-22T00:00:00Z

News item: On Thursday, July 31, the House Financial Services Committee approved our priority Credit Cardholdersâ€™ Bill of Rights, HR 5244, on a 39-27 vote. The bill would ban the worst unfair credit card practices, such as raising your ...

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Credit Cardholders Bill of Rights

2008-09-22T00:00:00Z

The United States government recently bailed out some big Wall Street banks. Now itâ€™s time to help consumers â€“ people across the country whoâ€™ve been fleeced by predatory credit card practices during two decades of â€œanything goesâ€* p

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Credit cardholderâ€™s bill of rights

2008-09-22T00:00:00Z

Today the House of Representatives passed HR 5244 -the credit cardholders bill of rights, lets hope the senate does not crush it. from Speaker Pelosiâ€™s blog: The Credit Cardholdersâ€™ Bill of Rights September 23rd, 2008 by Karina Credit ...

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Call for Credit Card Reform â€¦ Right Now

2008-09-22T00:00:00Z

this bill, aka HR 5244, as early as next week. It would:. Ban credit card companies from raising interest rates on existing balances, unless your payment is 30 days late. Save us money by requiring that payments be proportionally ...

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Wall Street, Main Street and Mean Streets

2008-09-22T00:00:00Z

Public Citizen is championing something for consumers in all of this: A Credit Cardholders Bill of Rights in HR 5244 that each of us should get behind by writing our representatives in Congress. Public Citizen makes that easy at the ...

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washingtonwatch.com update - september 22, 2008

2008-09-22T00:00:00Z

the house is scheculed to debate hr 5244, the credit cardholdersâ€™ bill of rights act of 2008. the bill would restrict credit card billing practices, including interest rate changes and calculations of balances to which interest rates ...

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Proposed laws would rein in credit card companies

2008-09-21T00:00:00Z

The bill with the best chance of getting out of either chamber this year is HR 5244, known as the Credit Cardholder's Bill of Rights Act. (You can read it by going here and entering "HR 5244" in the search field.) ...

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HR 5244: A Little Lesson In Legislating

2008-09-20T00:00:00Z

If youâ€™ve never looked at the government website that publishes information about legislation introduced to Congress, you might take a look at the governmentâ€™s links for HR 5244, House Resolution 5244, otherwise known as the â€œCredit ...

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â€œCredit Card Bill Of Rightsâ€* In Congress

2008-09-19T00:00:00Z

A Credit Card Bill of Rights (HR 5244) has been introduced to the US House of Representatives. The bill is designed to stop the extreme credit card account re-pricing weâ€™ve been seeing for several years in which interests rates are ...

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The consumer scorecard for the recent legislative update

2008-09-18T00:00:00Z

The Credit Card Bill of Rights (HR 5244) is the major credit card legislation on the Hill right now. Its intent is to restore fairness to the credit card marketplace by: (1) prohibiting card issuers from applying rate hikes ...

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Donâ€™t Let Them Do It

2008-09-18T00:00:00Z

Banks are going to be very eager to recoup their losses, and thatâ€™s why you have to speak out to support the Credit Card Bill of Rights (HR 5244), which is coming up for a vote in the next few days. Click here. Do it now.

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Support Credit Card Reform

2008-09-18T00:00:00Z

By signing the petition in support of HR 5244 - Credit Card Holdersâ€™ Bill of Rights - here. H/t Susie.

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Call for Credit Card Reform ... Right Now

2008-09-17T00:00:00Z

â€œPlease CALL your representatives today to ask them to vote FOR the Credit Cardholders Bill of Rights (HR 5244) -- without any amendments that would stall or weaken the bill.â€* Surprise, surprise. Credit card issuers are not in favor of ...

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unleashed quickies

2008-09-17T00:00:00Z

Hereâ€™s an outline of the Bill (HR 5244) found at the website of House Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit Subcommittee Chairwoman Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY). The Credit Cardholdersâ€™ Bill of Rights: ...

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MAPLight.orgâ€™s New Tool

2008-09-17T00:00:00Z

Sunlight grantee MAPLight.org shows the impact of campaign contributions on legislative votes via technology. And by making these connections transparent they are giving citizens the ability to better judge members of Congress. ...

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New government accountability tool from MAPLight.org

2008-09-17T00:00:00Z

Check out this example of a consumer-centric credit card bill, HR 5244 - the Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights, that, if passed, would protect consumers from arbitrary interest rate hikes and misleading advertising. ...

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HR 5244

2008-09-14T00:00:00Z

McCain has not taken a position on HR 5244, and, I don't know if Gov. Palin's "handlers" have "educated" her regarding the merits of the legislation. Let's get this bill onto the floor for a vote, Speaker Pilosi. ...

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Consumerâ€™s Union letter urging Congress to act now on credit card ...

2008-09-10T00:00:00Z

The undersigned consumer, civil rights, small business, and labor organizations representing tens of millions of Americans strongly support H.R. 5244, the Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act. We urge you to bring it to the House ...

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Give consumers tools to combat credit card giants

2008-09-07T00:00:00Z

Some of the patterns the Federal identified as partial and delusory are the same 1s that we have got got proposed curbing in new legislation, the Recognition Cardholders' Bill of Rights (HR 5244): raising involvement rates on existing ...

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Credit Card Reform Act of 2008â€“Congress to the Rescue

2008-09-06T00:00:00Z

Senator Menendez (D-NJ) introduced the Credit Card Reform Act of 2008 (S2753â€“pdf download), and Representative Maloney (D-NY) introduced the Credit Cardholdersâ€™ Bill of Rights Act of 2008 (HR 5244â€“pdf download). Although both bills have ...

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HR 5244 Impedes on the Free Market

2008-09-04T00:00:00Z

Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney (D-NY), along with Barney Frank (D-MA), the Chairman of the Financial Services, have introduced HR 5244, the Credit Cardholderâ€™s Bill of Rights Act of 2008, which would ban â€œunfair and deceptive acts or ...

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Credit card reform is another step closer to becoming a reality ...

2008-08-28T00:00:00Z

On July 31, the House Financial Services Committee passed HR 5244, theCredit Cardholders Bill of Rights. The vote was 39-27. The bill must pass the full House and Senate before becoming law. Here is a summary of the Credit Cardholders' ...

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WHAT is and where is The Credit Cardholdersâ€™ Bill of Rights Act of ...

2008-08-26T00:00:00Z

Bill Scher: After Biden, The Economic Debate Takes Shape

2008-08-26T00:00:00Z

Note: I'm aware Biden is a senator, but if HR 5244 makes it pass the house to senate, I hope he and Obama will support it. I also here there is a Repub senator coming up with some kind of credit reform bill... Plot thickens. ...

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WHAT is and WHERE is The Credit Cardholdersâ€™ Bill of Rights Act of ...

2008-08-25T00:00:00Z

What Is And Where Is The Credit Cardholdersâ€™ Bill Of Rights Act Of ...

2008-08-23T00:00:00Z

What is the Credit Cardholdersâ€™ Bill of Rights Act of 2008 and what will it do for you? House Resolution (HR 5244) protects you from bank rip offs, credit card company hi-jinks that cost you money without your knowledge or approval. [. ...

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Overdraft Protection Will Cost You

2008-08-21T00:00:00Z

Carolyn Maloney (D-NY), who introduced the "Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act of 2008" (HR 5244), and Rep. Barney Frank (D-Mass.) are trying to protect consumers from such hefty fees with a new proposal: the Consumer Overdraft ...

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How To Build Credit With No Problem

2008-08-21T00:00:00Z

... service marks displayed on the website and/or our prior written consent otherwise exploited from or through it meets the minimum system requirements at they will raise rates or fees of hr 5244 prohibits credit card companies. ...

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What Is And Where Is The Attainment Cardholdersâ€™ Pecker Of Rights ...

2008-08-20T00:00:00Z

House Declaration (HR 5244) protects you from bank gap offs, attainment roll complement hi-jinks that cost you money without your knowledge hospital room acceptance. Read the article and whether you like what you see hospital room not, ...

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WHAT IS AND WHERE IS THE CREDIT CARDHOLDERSâ€™ BILL OF RIGHTS ACT OF ...

2008-08-19T00:00:00Z

Home Resolution (HR 5244) protects you from manufacture disorder offs, dispense compute interact hi-jinks that outlay you money without your noesis or approval. Read the article and whether you same what you recreation or not, ...

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What Is And Where Is The Credit Cardholdersâ€™ Bill Of Rights Act Of ...

2008-08-19T00:00:00Z

House Resolution (HR 5244) protects you from bank rip offs, credit card company hi-jinks that cost you money without your knowledge or approval. Read the article and whether you like what you see or not, contact your Congressperson and ...

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77 Percent Chance Your Credit Card Rate May Change for Any Reason

2008-08-14T00:00:00Z

Contact your House and Senate representatives and tell them to support the Credit Cardholders Bill of Rights in the House (HR 5244), and the credit card bill in the Senate Banking Committee.

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HR 5244 Credit Cardholders Bill of Rights - Proceed with Caution

2008-08-11T00:00:00Z

These days, it grows more and more apparent each day that when the government comes forward with some new program to â€œassistâ€* consumers, it is wise to keep a close eye for the hook. In an article on Sunday from the Washington Post, ...

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â€˜Cardholder rightsâ€™ bill sends signal

2008-08-05T00:00:00Z

The Credit Cardholdersâ€™ Bill of Rights Act of 2008 (HR 5244) passed the House Financial Services Committee 39-27 last week, just before both Houses of Congress adjourned for a month-long August recess.

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Credit Cardholders Bill of Rights Passes Committee

2008-08-05T00:00:00Z

While it's still a long ways off from being voted on in a full chamber vote, Representative Carolyn Maloney's credit card reform bill, HR 5244, has passed the House Financial Services Committee. Maloney's "Credit Cardholders' Bill of .

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Credit card bill of rights

2008-08-04T00:00:00Z

Carolyn Maloney, The Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights: Balanced Reform ... of Rights Act of 2008" (HR 5244), comprehensive credit card reform legislation ... http://maloney.house.gov/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=1569&Itemid=

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Credit card bill of rights

2008-08-04T00:00:00Z

Cardholdersâ€™ Bill of Rights Act of 2008â€³ (HR 5244), comprehensive credit card â€¦ The project includes four hotels totalling almost 5000 rooms. The plans also call for a 300000 square foor shopping venue, 750000 square foot convention ...

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Woodstock Institute Applauds House Committee Approval of the ...

2008-08-04T00:00:00Z

â€œBait and switch clauses, double-cycle billing, and cut-off times designed to rack up late feesâ€“â€“these are the practices that are specifically prohibited by HR 5244,â€* said Woodstock President Dory Rand.

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Credit card victory for consumer advocates

2008-08-04T00:00:00Z

Late on Thursday night, the committee voted 39-27 in favor HR 5244, The Credit Cardholdersâ€™ Bill of Rights, a bill supported by consumer advocates including the National Consumer Law Center, Consumer [...]

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HR 5244: The Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act of 2008

2008-08-04T00:00:00Z

Last week, the House Financial Services Committee passed by a vote of 39-27 the "Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act" (HR 5244.) If this bill is passed into law, things like double-cycle billing and universal default will become ...

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YOUR LETTERS ON THE BIO WAR STORY: MORE UNANSWERED QUESTIONS

2008-08-03T00:00:00Z

The House Financial Services Committee voted July 31, 2008 to approve HR 5244, the Credit Cardholders Bill of Rights. This bill largely mirrors, and in some aspects is stronger than, the Federal Reserveâ€™s very positive proposals against ...

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landmark credit card reform bill moves to house floor - california ...

2008-08-03T00:00:00Z

one of the most important federal consumer protection bills in recent memory â€“ "the credit cardholders' bill of rights act" (hr 5244) - won approval last night by a vote of 39-27 in the us house financial services committee. ...

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Landmark Credit Card Reform Bill Moves to House Floor - California ...

2008-08-03T00:00:00Z

California Progress Report, CA - 7 hours ago The source of this emerging economic meltdown is our nation's growing credit card debt crisis - and HR 5244 (D-Maloney) marks the first time in our nation's â€¦ View post: ...

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Landmark Credit Card Reform Bill Moves to House Floor - California ...

2008-08-03T00:00:00Z

By Zack Kaldveer Consumer Federation of California One of the most important Federal consumer protection bills in recent memory â€“ 'The Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act' (HR 5244) - won approval last night by a vote of 39-27 in the ..

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Landmark Credit Card Reform Bill Moves to House Floor - California ...

2008-08-03T00:00:00Z

By Zack Kaldveer Consumer Federation of California One of the most important Federal consumer protection bills in recent memory â€“ "The Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act" (HR 5244) - won approval last night by a vote of 39-27 in the

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more on credit cardholders bill of rights victory

2008-08-02T00:00:00Z

she had in february introduced legislation, hr 5244, the credit cardholders bill of rights, that turned out to be very similar to the later fed proposal, which didn't come out until may. yet just as maloney helped convince the fed what ...

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ABA Statement on House Financial Services Committee Markup of HR 5244

2008-08-01T00:00:00Z

Ã¢â‚¬Å“The American Bankers Association is very disappointed by the action today of the House Financial Services Committee."

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'Cardholder rights' bill sends signal

2008-08-01T00:00:00Z

The Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act of 2008 (HR 5244) passed the House Financial Services Committee 39-27 last week, just before both Houses of Congress adjourned for a month-long August recess.

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Great Fire Wall Of China Strikes Again: Web Access Blocked In ...

2008-07-31T00:00:00Z

The House Financial Services Committee is voting on HR 5244, the Credit Cardholders Bill of Rights. This bill now largely mirrors, and in some aspects is stronger than, the Fedâ€™s very positive proposals against unfair and deceptive ...

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bankers aim to sink credit reform bill

2008-07-31T00:00:00Z

the american bankers association (aba) has begun taking out full-page ads in newspapers circulating around capitol hill that criticize measures in hr 5244, the credit cardholders' bill of rights act of 2008. ...

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CUNA urges balance in fair credit card bill

2008-07-30T00:00:00Z

CUNA backs much of HR 5244, the Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act expected to be voted by the House Financial Serivices Committee today, but urges balance in rules to end discriminatory, predatory, deceptive and abusive lending ...

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FREEDOM FROM CREDIT CARD TRICKS AND TRAPS

2008-07-30T00:00:00Z

Today, Wednesday July 30, Members of Congress in the House Financial Service Committee will be voting on the Credit Cardholders Bills of Rights. Among other things HR 5244 will:

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Maloney has new report on need for credit card reform

2008-07-30T00:00:00Z

UPDATE: HR 5244 may not happen until Thursday, but still could happen today. Today, bank lobbyists have surrounded the House Rayburn Building and are stalking every member of the Financial Services Committee proposing pernicious, ...

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Credit Cardholders Bill of Rights: Financial Justice and the ...

2008-07-30T00:00:00Z

Freedom from Credit Card Tricks and Traps

2008-07-30T00:00:00Z

Among other things HR 5244 will:. Ban credit card companies from raising interest rates on existing balances - unless you paid 30 days late; Apply your payment proportionally between high and low rate balances - saving you money ...

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Credit Cardholders Bill of Rights: Financial Justice in a Temple ...

2008-07-30T00:00:00Z

In particular, there will be an effort to replace HR 5244 with a resolution to support similar, but less strong, proposals issued by the Federal Reserve. The strategy, as dictated by the credit card lobby, is to derail the congressional ...

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Critical credit card vote Wednesday

2008-07-29T00:00:00Z

The House Financial Services Committee has scheduled a vote, or markup, of HR 5244, the PIRG-backed Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights, to begin Wednesday at 2pm. Some other bills will also be voted on, so the event will most likely ...

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Critical credit card vote Wednesday

2008-07-29T00:00:00Z

New credit card survey from Consumer Action

2008-07-24T00:00:00Z

Our best chance is that the House FInancial Services Committee will hold a vote on HR 5244, the Credit Cardholders Bill of Rights, before the August recess. More on our credit card work.

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New credit card survey from Consumer Action

2008-07-24T00:00:00Z

Grace or a Bail Out?

2008-07-23T00:00:00Z

HR 5244, also known as The Credit Card Holder's Bill of Rights Act of 2008, has been introduced into the House. This is the type of change that needs to be made by our government. This is what our elected officials need to be ...

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Fed Chairman Reiterates Support for Credit Card Reform

2008-07-18T00:00:00Z

Washington, DC Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY), author of The Credit Cardholders Bill of Rights (HR 5244), applauded Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke for highlighting the need to reform unfair and deceptive credit card ...

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Fed Chairman Reiterates Support for Credit Card Reform

2008-07-18T00:00:00Z

Maloney (D-NY), author of The Credit Cardholders Bill of Rights (HR 5244), applauded Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke for highlighting the need to reform unfair and deceptive credit card industry practices.

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Fed Chairman Reiterates Support for Credit Card Reform

2008-07-18T00:00:00Z

Payments News There are 11 new articles in "Payments News - from ...

2008-07-16T00:00:00Z

The groups jointly urged Congressional action to pass the Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act of 2008 (HR 5244), the Credit Card Fair Fee Act (HR 5546 and S. 3086), and the Credit Card Interchange Fees Act of 2008 (HR 6248)." ...

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Fed Chairman Reiterates Support for Credit Card Reform

2008-07-16T00:00:00Z

groundbreaking joint effort or careful what you wish for?

2008-07-16T00:00:00Z

the groups jointly urged congressional action to pass the credit cardholders bill of rights act of 2008 (hr 5244), the credit card fair fee act (hr 5546 and s. 3086), and the credit card interchange fees act of 2008 (hr 6248). ...

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groundbreaking joint effort or careful what you wish for?

2008-07-16T00:00:00Z

Y! Alert: credit - Google Blog Search

2008-07-16T00:00:00Z

Washington, DC â€“ Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY), author of The Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights (HR 5244), applauded Federal... Financial Worries Now Include Credit Cards, Auto Loans, Top. Posted By:Bob Pisani. ...

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Working Families, Merchants Send Joint Message to Lawmakers: Stop ...

2008-07-15T00:00:00Z

MarketWatch - The groups jointly urged Congressional action to pass the Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act of 2008 (HR 5244), the Credit Card Fair Fee Act (HR 5546 â€¦ Small Business Credit Card Companies Miss Opportunities [...]

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Fed Chairman Reiterates Support for Credit Card Reform

2008-07-15T00:00:00Z

Washington, DC â€“ Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY), author of The Credit Cardholdersâ€™ Bill of Rights (HR 5244), applauded Federal...

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Payments News: Groups Send Message to Lawmakers About Credit Card ...

2008-07-14T00:00:00Z

The groups jointly urged Congressional action to pass the Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act of 2008 (H.R. 5244), the Credit Card Fair Fee Act (H.R. 5546 and S. 3086), and the Credit Card Interchange Fees Act of 2008 (H.R. 6248)." ...

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Universal Card

2008-07-09T00:00:00Z

NEW Lexar Media 8GB JumpDrive Secure II Plus USB2.0 Universal Card Att Y., introduced HR 5244, a bill that, among other things, would end universal default -- when a credit-card issuer raises a consumer's interest rate based on late ...

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Speak Up on Credit-Card Rules

2008-07-08T00:00:00Z

Carolyn Maloney (D., NY) introduced HR 5244, a bill that, among other things, would end "universal default." That's when a credit-card issuer raises a consumer's interest rate based on late payments to other, unrelated creditors. ...

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Fed Accepting Comments On Proposed Credit Card Rules

2008-07-07T00:00:00Z

More reasons we at IPM see banked and unbanked people moving to more pre-paid, stored value card and electronic transaction products. Article follows: Hat Tip: Mish's Global Economic Trend Analysis The Fed has proposed sweeping changes ...

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Credit Card Gripes - Tell the Feds!

2008-07-06T00:00:00Z

It's time to rein in credit card abuses

2008-06-28T00:00:00Z

... from jacking up interest rates without provocation to questionable billing practices. My column this week is about the reform effort. If you want to read more, see the Federal Reserve proposal and some information about HR 5244.

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Consumer Credit Card Debt Approaches 1 Trillion Dollars.

2008-06-26T00:00:00Z

Right now HR 5244 is moving through the legislative process. It is known as the Credit Cardholders Bill of Rights. This Bill is designed to prevent unfair and deceptive practices. I wonder why our elected officials havenâ€™t thougth of ...

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THE COLOR OF CREDIT

2008-06-23T00:00:00Z

Consider also the Credit Cardholdersâ€™ Bill of Rights Act (HR 5244), which would require that many consumers pay â€” upfront â€” all fees assessed during the first year of a new account, before the card is even issued. ...

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The Color of Credit Turns Grey

2008-06-23T00:00:00Z

Steele calls out a specific piece of legislation, something called the Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act and even gives the bill number (HR 5244). It is being sponsored by Representative Carol Maloney (D-NY) who claims it will stop ...

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The Color Of Credit

2008-06-23T00:00:00Z

Consider also the Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act (HR 5244), which would require that many consumers pay -- upfront -- all fees assessed during the first year of a new account, before the card is even issued. ...

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Southern Christian Leadership Conference backs subprime lender ...

2008-06-23T00:00:00Z

But if you look a little deeper, you'll see that not only does his commentary repeat the general industry mantras, but then it specifically opposes reforms in both proposed Fed rules and HR 5244, the proposed Credit Cardholders Bill of ...

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OpenCongress - U.S. Congress - H.R.6304 Foreign Intelligence ...

2008-06-20T00:00:00Z

HR 6304 Ã¢â‚¬â€œ FISA Amendment Act of 2008 (aye). CBC Watch opposed this bill. HR 6275 Ã¢â‚¬â€œ Alternative Minimum Tax Relief Act of 2008 (aye). CBC Watch supported this bill. HR 5244 Ã¢â‚¬â€œ Credit CardholdersÃ¢â‚¬â„¢ Bi

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2008-06-15T00:00:00Z

Dear Mr. Ellison, Recently, I received a mailing from your office. I believe this dribble is called the "Fifth District Community Newsletter." This letter states that "This mailing was prepared, published and mailed at taxpayer expense. ...

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Rep. Maloney on Fed's Credit Card Proposals

2008-06-04T00:00:00Z

Maloney (D-NY), Chair of the House Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit Subcommittee and author of The Credit Cardholders Bill of Rights (HR 5244), released the following statement in response to the.

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Credit Tightening Underscores Need for Rent to Own Option

2008-06-03T00:00:00Z

(Real Estate News and Information) The pending Credit Cardholders Bill of Rights Act of 2008 HR 5244 introduced in Congress provides greater consumer protections but will most likely restrict millions of customers from being approved ...

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Credit Tightening Underscores Need for Rent to Own Option

2008-06-03T00:00:00Z

The pending Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act of 2008 (HR 5244) introduced in Congress provides greater consumer protections, but will most likely restrict millions of customers from being approved for credit, according to the ...

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The pending Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act of 2008

2008-06-02T00:00:00Z

A Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act of 2008 (HR 5244) has been introduced in the Congress.

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Credit Tightening Underscores Need for Rent to Own Option

2008-06-02T00:00:00Z

Bad Credit Cards Guaranteed Approval No Deposit

2008-05-27T00:00:00Z

Credit card companies should too in hr 5244 ensures that, a deal is a deal, the reasons must spell out, and my rates will rise. Nevertheless credit card companies canâ€™t change the rules in it is imposing certain types. ...

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Rep. Maloney on Fed's Credit Card Proposals

2008-05-16T00:00:00Z

WASHINGTON, DC Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY), Chair of the House Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit Subcommittee and author of The Credit Cardholders Bill of Rights (HR 5244), released the following statement in ...

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Rep. Maloney on Fed's Credit Card Proposals

2008-05-16T00:00:00Z

Just 5 Smooth Stones and a Ton of Support

2008-05-06T00:00:00Z

A few months ago, Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney introduced the Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act of 2008 (HR 5244). The proposed legislation calls for comprehensive credit card reform. It's about time. The bill is aimed at preventing ...

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Just 5 Smooth Stones and a Ton of Support

2008-05-06T00:00:00Z

Fed Tightening Credit Card Rules

2008-05-05T00:00:00Z

She is the sponsor of the Credit Cardholdersâ€™ Bill of Rights (HR 5244) that would place more aggressive consumer protections on the credit card industry. Fed Chairman Benjamin Bernanke stated that â€œconsumers relying on credit cards ...

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Just 5 Smooth Stones and a Ton of Support

2008-05-05T00:00:00Z

Maloney introduced the Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act of 2008 (HR 5244). The proposed legislation calls for comprehensive credit card reform. It's about time. The bill is aimed at preventing major credit industry abuses while ...

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American General Financial Services

2008-05-03T00:00:00Z

American General Financial Services Inc the chair of the House Financial Services Committee, introduced HR 5244, the Credit Cardholderâ€™s Bill of Rights in February 2008. New York Attorney General Andrew M. Cuomo charged First Premier ...

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congress is considering four major bills announcing credit card ...

2008-05-02T00:00:00Z

here is something you might not read in the â€œif it bleedsâ€* media. currently congress is considering four major bills extending common sense rights to card holders. they are all a little different, but according to donny shaw at ...

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Finally the Credit Card Companies may have to stop unfair credit ...

2008-05-02T00:00:00Z

Mention bill number HR 5244 in your message.) Maloney said in a statement that she was pleased the Fed had adopted some aspects of her legislation. But she also expressed concern that â€œby the time the Fed gets around to finalizing ...

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US Credit Card Debt Soars to Unprecedented Heights

2008-04-29T00:00:00Z

Go to Original By Heide B. Malhotra. WASHINGTONâ€”Studies indicate that credit card defaults and related write-offs increased drastically since 2006. Today, lenders write off 33 percent more in credit card debt than they did two years ago ...

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Credit Cardholderâ€™s Bill of Rights

2008-04-28T00:00:00Z

I assume that you read todayâ€™s edition of Everyday Cheapskate and youâ€™ve come to comment on the pending Credit Cardholderâ€™s Bill of Rights Act of 2008 (HR 5244), recently introduced into the House of Representatives. ...

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US Credit Card Debt Soars to Unprecedented Heights

2008-04-28T00:00:00Z

Source: Epoch Times. WASHINGTONâ€”Studies indicate that credit card defaults and related write-offs increased drastically since 2006. Today, lenders write off 33 percent more in credit card debt than they did two years ago. ...

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"Bill would keep credit card companies honest"

2008-04-26T00:00:00Z

The Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act of 2008, known as HR 5244, would protect cardholders from arbitrary interest rate increases and unfair fees. Please read the details at: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/23259179/ From Michael ...

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New Mary Hunt for 04/22/2008

2008-04-22T00:00:00Z

Police Those Credit Cards

2008-04-21T00:00:00Z

The recently introduced Credit Cardholdersâ€™ Bill of Rights (HR 5244) provides a good starting point, but we can do more. Many consumers cannot navigate the consumer financial marketplace; they cannot substitute one card for another on ...

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Consumers Silenced in Testimony on Unfair Credit Card Practices

2008-04-21T00:00:00Z

On March 13, registered Republican Steven Autry had planned to share his experience with Capital One before the House Financial Services Committee's hearings on HR 5244, a proposal to ban unfair and deceptive credit card practices: ...

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New Mary Hunt for 04/22/2008

2008-04-21T00:00:00Z

Carolyn B. Maloney introduced the Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act of 2008 (HR 5244). The proposed legislation calls for comprehensive credit card reform. It's about time. The bill is aimed at preventing major credit industry ...

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Payments News - Weekly Wrap - April 19, 2008

2008-04-19T00:00:00Z

The House Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit held a hearing on HR 5244, The Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights (See more news from financial regulators and legislators.) Merchant Acquiring News ...

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Consumers Finally Allowed To Speak Out Against Abusive Credit Card ...

2008-04-19T00:00:00Z

HR 5244 - The Credit Cardholder's Bill Of Rights [THOMAS] Write Your Senator Write Your Representative PREVIOUSLY: How To Write To Congress Credit Card Victims Muzzled, Ordered To Release Financial Histories Before Sharing Their ...

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Hearing on The Credit Cardholdersâ€™ Bill of Rights

2008-04-17T00:00:00Z

The House Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit is holding a hearing today on HR 5244, The Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights. The prepared testimony of the witnesses is available on the Subcommittee's hearing page. ...

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Hearing on Credit Card Consumer Protections

2008-04-16T00:00:00Z

The hearing is on HR 5244, described as a bill to amend the Truth in Lending Act to establish fair and transparent practices relating to the extension of credit under an open end consumer credit plan, and for other purposes. ...

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OCC Chief Counsel Julie Williams Testifies Before House Financial ...

2008-04-16T00:00:00Z

US: Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) â€œChief Counsel and First Senior Deputy Comptroller Julie L. Williams provided the Office of the Comptroller of the Currencyâ€™s views on HR 5244, the Credit Cardholdersâ€™ Bill of Rights ...

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Banking on Barney Frank, Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights

2008-04-16T00:00:00Z

The Committee's Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit is holding a hearing today continuing its review of HR 5244, â€œThe Credit Cardholdersâ€™ Bill of Rights: Providing New Protections for Consumers", introduced by ...

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Banking on Barney Frank, Credit Cardholdersâ€™ Bill of Rights

2008-04-16T00:00:00Z

The Committeeâ€™s Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit is holding a hearing today continuing its review of HR 5244, â€œThe Credit Cardholdersâ€™ Bill of Rights: Providing New Protections for Consumersâ€*, introduced by ...

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Bill Of Rights

2008-03-28T00:00:00Z

3 Have I got a bill for you: HR 5244, the Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act, which was introduced in the House by Representatives Carolyn Maloney and Barney Frank. Here are the top five changes the â€œCredit Cardholders' Bill of ...

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Legislation to Watch: The Credit Cardholdersâ€™ â€œBill of Rightsâ€*

2008-03-26T00:00:00Z

Have I got a bill for you: HR 5244, the Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act, which was introduced in the House by Representatives Carolyn Maloney and Barney Frank. Here are the top five changes the â€œCredit Cardholders' Bill of Rights ...

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Double Whammy: Bank Card Companies May Be Next

2008-03-25T00:00:00Z

â€˜The Credit Cardholdersâ€™ Bill of Rights Act of 2008, known as HR 5244, would protect cardholders from arbitrary interest rate increases and unfair fees. Maloney, who chairs the House Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit ...

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Double Whammy: Bank-Card Companies are Next

2008-03-24T00:00:00Z

On The Right Track ~ John Tanner (D) TN.

2008-03-21T00:00:00Z

HR 5244, the Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights was introduced on February 7, 2008, and is currently pending within the House Financial Services Committee with no legislative consideration scheduled at this time. ...

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Do Credit Card Holders Need a "Bill of Rights?"

2008-03-21T00:00:00Z

â€œIn fact, I think the bill, HR 5244, is a darned good start on helping us turn back time on the credit card companies. If you agree with me or want your voice to be heard, e-mail your congressional representatives now. ...

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It's Time For A Credit Card Revolution!

2008-03-20T00:00:00Z

In fact, I think the bill, HR 5244, is a darned good start on helping us turn back time on the credit card companies. If you agree with me or want your voice to be heard, e-mail your congressional representatives now. ...

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Another Letter from My Congresswoman!

2008-03-19T00:00:00Z

I strongly support HR 5244, comprehensive credit card reform legislation that seeks to protect consumer rights. This bill seeks to protect cardholders from arbitrary interest rate increases by: requiring credit card companies to give at ...

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John Tepper Marlin: The Bankers Panic of 2008

2008-03-18T00:00:00Z

Support the Credit Cardholders Bill of Rights, HR 5244. 2. Establish a Presidential/Congressional Credit Council. Bring together the regulators (Fed, Comptroller of the Currency, Office of Thrift Supervision, FDIC, SEC, ...

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Credit card bill on the wayâ€¦ (We hope!)

2008-03-18T00:00:00Z

Maloney introduced the Credit Cardholdersâ€™ Bill of Rights Act of 2008 (HR 5244). According to her website, the bill (assuming it passes!) will:. -Protect cardholders against arbitrary interest rate increases ...

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John Tepper Marlin: The Bankers Panic of 2008

2008-03-18T00:00:00Z

Podcast: Panel Reviews Credit Card Consumer Protections

2008-03-17T00:00:00Z

Credit Cardholdersâ€™ Bill of Rights Act of 2008 (HR 5244) (THOMAS) Association of Small Business Development Centers Association of Womenâ€™s Business Centers Service Corp of Retired Executives (SCORE) Kauffman Foundation Firm Survey ...

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Panel Reviews Credit Card Consumer Protections

2008-03-17T00:00:00Z

For more information: Credit Cardholdersâ€™ Bill of Rights Act of 2008 (HR 5244) (THOMAS) Association of Small Business Development Centers Association of Womenâ€™s Business Centers Service Corp of Retired Executives (SCORE) Kauffman ...

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Credit Card Reform Act of 2008â€“Congress to the Rescue

2008-03-16T00:00:00Z

Consumer groups endorse credit card reform bills

2008-03-12T00:00:00Z

Consumers Union joins other groups in urging Congress to support HR 5244 and S. 2753.

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Iâ€™ve got so many rights

2008-02-29T00:00:00Z

An American Politican on The Side of Angels!

2008-02-28T00:00:00Z

New York Representative Carolyn Maloney, who serves as Vice Chair of the Joint Economic Committee (Senator Chuck Schumer is Chair), has performed a public service by introducing the Credit Cardholders Bill of Rights, HR 5244. ...

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John Tepper Marlin: Credit Cardholders' Overdue Bill of Rights

2008-02-28T00:00:00Z

Levitin favors the bill, HR 5244, introduced by NY Rep. Carolyn Maloney. Levitin notes that the bill has some omissions -- "it doesn't deal with problems of price structure, rewards programs, antitrust, merchant fees, or identity theft ...

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John Tepper Marlin: Credit Cardholdersâ€™ Overdue Bill of Rights

2008-02-28T00:00:00Z

Levitin favors the bill, HR 5244, introduced by NY Rep. Carolyn Maloney. Levitin notes that the bill has some omissions â€” â€œit doesnâ€™t deal with problems of price structure, rewards programs, antitrust, merchant ...

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Interest Peaking on Credit Card Bill

2008-02-26T00:00:00Z

New York Representative Carolyn Maloney recently introduced HR 5244, the â€œCredit Cardholdersâ€™ Bill of Rights Act of 2008â€*. Maloney calls the bill "comprehensive credit card reform legislation" that does away with "abuses that

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The Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act of 2008

2008-02-26T00:00:00Z

Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY) called the The Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights of 2008 (HR 5244). Levitin says the proposed legislation "is an important first step to reining in an industry that has run wild in a regulatory no-manâ€™s land ...

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John Tepper Marlin: Credit Cardholders Bill of Rights

2008-02-26T00:00:00Z

Credit Card Reform Is Coming

2008-02-25T00:00:00Z

â€*The Credit Cardholdersâ€™ Bill of Rights Act of 2008, known as HR 5244, would protect cardholders from arbitrary interest rate increases and unfair fees. Maloney, who chairs the House Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit ...

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Credit Crunch - Make Decisions Keeping You Viable for a Mortgage

2008-02-23T00:00:00Z

The Credit Cardholdersâ€™ Bill of Rights Act of 2008, known as HR 5244, would protect cardholders from arbitrary interest rate increases and unfair fees. I understand that even if you pay it off every month, having a credit card is just ...

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Easing the credit card crunch

2008-02-22T00:00:00Z

You can find a one-page summary of HR 5244, the Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights, here and the entire bill here. If you like what you see, let your lawmakers know. You can find them here.

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The 15-minute tip: Your credit-card rights

2008-02-21T00:00:00Z

Personal Finance Daily: February 21, 2008

2008-02-21T00:00:00Z

Email sent to Congressman Michael Capuano: Dear Mike, Every ...

2008-02-21T00:00:00Z

Today, I saw an article about the Credit Cardholdersâ€™ Bill of Rights Act of 2008 (HR 5244). Please support this bill! I'm sure you know how difficult it can be for a young person (I'm 28), living in Somerville, earning a reasonable ...

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ConsumerMan: Reining in credit card nonsense - ConsumerMan- msnbc.com

2008-02-21T00:00:00Z

The Credit Cardholdersâ€™ Bill of Rights Act of 2008, known as HR 5244, would protect cardholders from arbitrary interest rate increases and unfair fees. Maloney, who chairs the House Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit ...

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House introduces â€˜Credit Cardholdersâ€™ Bill of Rightsâ€™

2008-02-15T00:00:00Z

House Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit Subcommittee Chairwoman Carolyn B. Maloney today introduced the â€œCredit Cardholdersâ€™ Bill of Rights Act of 2008â€* (HR 5244), â€œcomprehensive credit card reform legislation aimed at leveling

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Bachus changes tune on urgency of need for credit card reform

2008-02-15T00:00:00Z

... on the House Financial Services Committee, who has played a key role in several hearings on unfair credit card practices, has sent a letter to members urging members not to co-sponsor the Maloney credit card reform bill, HR 5244. ...

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BofA, Bank of America, credit card rate hikes, corporate ...

2008-02-13T00:00:00Z

US Representative, Carolyn Maloney, from NY recently introduced th Credit Cardholderâ€™s Bill of Rights Act of 2008, HR 5244. The bill bans credit card rate hikes based on unrelated loans. It also requires 45 daysâ€™ notice for most rate ...

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Has your credit card company jacked up your rate for no apparent ...

2008-02-11T00:00:00Z

Credit Card Practices Bill Introduced in House of Representatives the introduction last Thursday of the Credit Cardholders Bill of Rights Act, HR 5244. Some card...

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Credit Card Practices Bill Introduced in House of Representatives

2008-02-10T00:00:00Z

Thanks to Ed Mierzwinski over at US PIRG's Consumer Blog for this excellent post on the introduction last Thursday of the Credit Cardholders Bill of Rights Act, HR 5244. The bill addresses a number of credit card company practices, ...

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Credit Card Practices Bill Introduced in House of Representatives

2008-02-10T00:00:00Z

the introduction last Thursday of the Credit Cardholders Bill of Rights Act, HR 5244. The bill addresses a number of credit card company practices, including imposition of certain interest rate and fee hikes and charging interest on â€¦

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Credit Card Practices Bill Introduced in House of Representatives

2008-02-10T00:00:00Z

WashingtonWatch.com - H.R. 5244, The Credit Cardholders' Bill of ...

2008-02-09T00:00:00Z

US Congress: HR 5244, The Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act of 2008.

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CUNA: Card reforms a high priority in '08

2008-02-08T00:00:00Z

Rep. Carolyn Maloney (DN.Y.), who chairs the House Financial Services subcommittee on financial institutions, last week introduced a package of credit card reforms that is being billed as the Credit Cardholder's Bill of Rights (HR 5244).

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Rep. Maloney Introduces Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights

2008-02-08T00:00:00Z

Carolyn Maloney (D-NY) introduced the "Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act of 2008" (HR 5244), which aims to amend the Truth in Lending Act and abolish predatory lending practices and abuses. The Bill of Rights includes provisions ...

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H.R. 5244: Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act of 2008 ...

2008-02-07T00:00:00Z

A bill in the US Congress: To amend the Truth in Lending Act to establish fair and transparent practices relating to the extension of credit under an open end consumer credit plan, and for other purposes.

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HR 5244, To amend the Truth in Lending Act to establish fair and ...

2008-02-06T00:00:00Z

HR 5244 would amend the Truth in Lending Act to establish fair and transparent practices relating to the extension of credit under an open end consumer credit plan.... Vote on This Bill: For | Against.

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Bill Introduced: HR5244 To amend the Truth in Lending Act to ...

2008-02-06T00:00:00Z

To amend the Truth in Lending Act to establish fair and transparent practices relating to the extension of credit under an open end consumer credit plan, and for other purposes.

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