Open Congress : Blog Articles for H.R.5244 Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act of 20082008-07-06T00:00:00Zopencongress.orgtag:opencongress.org,2007:/bill/blog/49093Credit Card Gripes - Tell the Feds!tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-06:/commentary/24430912008-07-06T00:00:00ZTech Support Forums - TechIMO.com
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. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.techimo.com/forum/debateimo-politics-religion-controversy/211003-credit-card-gripes-tell-feds.html">Go to article</a> It's time to rein in credit card abusestag:opencongress.org,2008-06-28:/commentary/24025072008-06-28T00:00:00ZMoney Talk | tampabay.com - St. Petersburg...
... 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.<br /><br /><a href="http://blogs.tampabay.com/money/2008/06/its-time-to-rei.html">Go to article</a> Consumer Credit Card Debt Approaches 1 Trillion Dollars.tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-26:/commentary/23907112008-06-26T00:00:00ZCredit Law Network
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 haven’t thougth of ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.creditlawnetwork.com/consumer-credit-card-debt-approaches-1-trillion-dollars/">Go to article</a> Southern Christian Leadership Conference backs subprime lender ...tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-23:/commentary/24334942008-06-23T00:00:00ZUS PIRG Consumer Blog
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 ...<br /><br /><a href="http://static.uspirg.org/consumer/archives/2008/06/southern_christ.html">Go to article</a> THE COLOR OF CREDITtag:opencongress.org,2008-06-23:/commentary/24025092008-06-23T00:00:00ZBEAUTIFUL, ALSO, ARE THE SOULS OF MY BLACK SISTERS
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. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://kathmanduk2.wordpress.com/2008/06/23/the-color-of-credit/">Go to article</a> The Color of Credit Turns Greytag:opencongress.org,2008-06-23:/commentary/23818672008-06-23T00:00:00ZNew America Blogs - New Voices, Innovative...
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 ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.newamerica.net/blog/asset-building/2008/color-credit-turns-grey-4702">Go to article</a> The Color Of Credittag:opencongress.org,2008-06-23:/commentary/23818662008-06-23T00:00:00ZHispanicTrending
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. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://juantornoe.blogs.com/hispanictrending/2008/06/the-color-of-cr.html">Go to article</a> free graphic religious weddingtag:opencongress.org,2008-06-15:/commentary/23409272008-06-15T00:00:00Zkissearfar
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. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://thatalreadybook.blogspot.com/2008/06/free-graphic-religious-wedding.html">Go to article</a> Rep. Maloney on Fed's Credit Card Proposalstag:opencongress.org,2008-06-04:/commentary/22699022008-06-04T00:00:00ZBankwide: Banking News
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.<br /><br /><a href="http://bankwide.com/index.php/News/Federal-Reserve/-Rep.-Maloney-on-Fed-s-Credit-Card-Proposals.html">Go to article</a> Credit Tightening Underscores Need for Rent to Own Optiontag:opencongress.org,2008-06-03:/commentary/22699032008-06-03T00:00:00ZReal Estate PRNN
(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 ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.prnewsnow.com/Public_Release/Real%20Estate/209010.html">Go to article</a> Credit Tightening Underscores Need for Rent to Own Optiontag:opencongress.org,2008-06-03:/commentary/22699012008-06-03T00:00:00ZIndustrial News
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 ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.industrialnewsupdate.com/archives/2008/06/credit_tighteni.php">Go to article</a> The pending Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act of 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-02:/commentary/22658962008-06-02T00:00:00ZLatest entries from munaeem.blog-city.com
A Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act of 2008 (HR 5244) has been introduced in the Congress.<br /><br /><a href="http://munaeem.blog-city.com/the_pending_credit_cardholders_bill_of_rights_act_of_2008.htm">Go to article</a> Credit Tightening Underscores Need for Rent to Own Optiontag:opencongress.org,2008-06-02:/commentary/22658952008-06-02T00:00:00ZExtra Realty
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 ...<br /><br /><a href="http://extrarealty.blogspot.com/2008/06/credit-tightening-underscores-need-for.html">Go to article</a> Bad Credit Cards Guaranteed Approval No Deposittag:opencongress.org,2008-05-27:/commentary/23182002008-05-27T00:00:00ZHave Bad History Want To Apply For Credit Card
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 can’t change the rules in it is imposing certain types. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://dixonisaaca.wordpress.com/2008/05/27/bad-credit-cards-guaranteed-approval-no-deposit/">Go to article</a> Rep. Maloney on Fed's Credit Card Proposalstag:opencongress.org,2008-05-16:/commentary/22424532008-05-16T00:00:00ZBankwide: Banking News
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 ...<br /><br /><a href="http://bankwide.com/index.php/News/Federal-Reserve/Rep.-Maloney-on-Fed-s-Credit-Card-Proposals.html">Go to article</a> Rep. Maloney on Fed's Credit Card Proposalstag:opencongress.org,2008-05-16:/commentary/22106992008-05-16T00:00:00ZBankwide: Federal Reserve News
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.<br /><br /><a href="http://feeds.bankwide.com/~r/FederalReserveHeadlines/~3/292371315/Rep.-Maloney-on-Fed-s-Credit-Card-Proposals.html">Go to article</a> Just 5 Smooth Stones and a Ton of Supporttag:opencongress.org,2008-05-06:/commentary/22231052008-05-06T00:00:00ZArcaMax Publishing - Featured News
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 ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.arcamax.com/cgi-bin/news/story/0/334045/807886">Go to article</a> Just 5 Smooth Stones and a Ton of Supporttag:opencongress.org,2008-05-06:/commentary/22132532008-05-06T00:00:00ZArcaMax Publishing - Home
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 ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.arcamax.com/cgi-bin/news/story/1032/334045/807886">Go to article</a> Just 5 Smooth Stones and a Ton of Supporttag:opencongress.org,2008-05-05:/commentary/21618372008-05-05T00:00:00ZHome and Consumer - ArcaMax Publishing
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 ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.arcamax.com/home/s-334045-807886?source=1930">Go to article</a> Fed Tightening Credit Card Rulestag:opencongress.org,2008-05-05:/commentary/21618382008-05-05T00:00:00ZVision Credit Education, Inc.
She is the sponsor of the Credit Cardholders’ Bill of Rights (HR 5244) that would place more aggressive consumer protections on the credit card industry. Fed Chairman Benjamin Bernanke stated that “consumers relying on credit cards ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.visioncredit.org/fed-tightening-credit-card-rules/">Go to article</a> American General Financial Servicestag:opencongress.org,2008-05-03:/commentary/21508282008-05-03T00:00:00ZWisuka32
American General Financial Services Inc the chair of the House Financial Services Committee, introduced HR 5244, the Credit Cardholder’s Bill of Rights in February 2008. New York Attorney General Andrew M. Cuomo charged First Premier ...<br /><br /><a href="http://wisuka32.blogspot.com/2008/05/american-general-financial-services.html">Go to article</a> Finally the Credit Card Companies may have to stop unfair credit ...tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-02:/commentary/21474462008-05-02T00:00:00ZPfcfinance.com's Weblog
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 “by the time the Fed gets around to finalizing ...<br /><br /><a href="http://pfcfinance.wordpress.com/2008/05/02/finally-the-credit-card-companies-may-have-to-stop-unfair-credit-card-practices/">Go to article</a> US Credit Card Debt Soars to Unprecedented Heightstag:opencongress.org,2008-04-29:/commentary/23029092008-04-29T00:00:00ZThe White Rabbit News
Go to Original By Heide B. Malhotra. WASHINGTON—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 ...<br /><br /><a href="http://thewhiterabbitnews.blogspot.com/2008/04/us-credit-card-debt-soars-to.html">Go to article</a> US Credit Card Debt Soars to Unprecedented Heightstag:opencongress.org,2008-04-28:/commentary/22107002008-04-28T00:00:00ZI'm A Pimpin Turtle...
Source: Epoch Times. WASHINGTON—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. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://pimpinturtle.com/2008/04/28/us-credit-card-debt-soars-to-unprecedented-heights.aspx">Go to article</a> Credit Cardholder’s Bill of Rightstag:opencongress.org,2008-04-28:/commentary/21263822008-04-28T00:00:00ZMoney Rules, Debt Stinks!
I assume that you read today’s edition of Everyday Cheapskate and you’ve come to comment on the pending Credit Cardholder’s Bill of Rights Act of 2008 (HR 5244), recently introduced into the House of Representatives. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.moneyrulesdebtstinks.com/?p=312">Go to article</a> "Bill would keep credit card companies honest"tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-26:/commentary/21183492008-04-26T00:00:00ZThe Business Promotions Website.: The Blog News
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 ...<br /><br /><a href="http://businesspromotions.zoomshare.com/5.shtml/5c24a128ca9293d5ac07813902f60e07_4813b276.writeback">Go to article</a> New Mary Hunt for 04/22/2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-22:/commentary/20861532008-04-22T00:00:00ZWorld news
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 ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.world-news.az.pl/new-mary-hunt-for-04222008">Go to article</a> Consumers Silenced in Testimony on Unfair Credit Card Practicestag:opencongress.org,2008-04-21:/commentary/20861552008-04-21T00:00:00ZCredit Mama's Notebook
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: ...<br /><br /><a href="http://creditmama.blogspot.com/2008/04/consumers-silenced-in-testimony-on.html">Go to article</a> New Mary Hunt for 04/22/2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-21:/commentary/21002542008-04-21T00:00:00ZMost recently updated LIFESTYLE columns...
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 ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.creators.com/lifestylefeatures/everyday-cheapskate/just-5-smooth-stones-and-a-ton-of-support.html">Go to article</a> Police Those Credit Cardstag:opencongress.org,2008-04-21:/commentary/21157872008-04-21T00:00:00ZInstant Business Credit Card
The recently introduced Credit Cardholders’ 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 ...<br /><br /><a href="http://instantbusinesscreditcard.blogspot.com/2008/04/police-those-credit-cards.html">Go to article</a> Payments News - Weekly Wrap - April 19, 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-19:/commentary/20797032008-04-19T00:00:00ZPayments News - from Glenbrook Partners
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 ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.paymentsnews.com/2008/04/payments-news-.html">Go to article</a> Consumers Finally Allowed To Speak Out Against Abusive Credit Card ...tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-19:/commentary/20861542008-04-19T00:00:00ZUntitled
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 ...<br /><br /><a href="http://consumerist.com/381815/consumers-finally-allowed-to-speak-out-against-abusive-credit-card-practices">Go to article</a> Hearing on The Credit Cardholders’ Bill of Rightstag:opencongress.org,2008-04-17:/commentary/20722122008-04-17T00:00:00ZPayments News - from Glenbrook Partners
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. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.paymentsnews.com/2008/04/hearing-on-the.html">Go to article</a> Banking on Barney Frank, Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rightstag:opencongress.org,2008-04-16:/commentary/20668192008-04-16T00:00:00ZPayments News - from Glenbrook Partners
The Committee's Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit is holding a hearing today continuing its review of HR 5244, “The Credit Cardholders’ Bill of Rights: Providing New Protections for Consumers", introduced by ...<br /><br /><a href="http://feeds.paymentsnews.com/~r/PaymentsNews/~3/271532487/banking-on-barn.html">Go to article</a> Banking on Barney Frank, Credit Cardholders’ Bill of Rightstag:opencongress.org,2008-04-16:/commentary/20722132008-04-16T00:00:00ZCredit Crunch
The Committee’s Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit is holding a hearing today continuing its review of HR 5244, “The Credit Cardholders’ Bill of Rights: Providing New Protections for Consumersâ€, introduced by ...<br /><br /><a href="http://creditcrunch.commitrader.com/2008/04/16/banking-on-barney-frank-credit-cardholders-bill-of-rights/">Go to article</a> OCC Chief Counsel Julie Williams Testifies Before House Financial ...tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-16:/commentary/21002552008-04-16T00:00:00ZGlobal enforcenet News and Comments Site
US: Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) “Chief Counsel and First Senior Deputy Comptroller Julie L. Williams provided the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency’s views on HR 5244, the Credit Cardholders’ Bill of Rights ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.enforcenet.org/news/?p=4076">Go to article</a> Hearing on Credit Card Consumer Protectionstag:opencongress.org,2008-04-16:/commentary/21069832008-04-16T00:00:00ZConsumer Law - Justia BlawgSearch.com
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. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://blawgsearch.justia.com/visit.aspx?id=1216833&type=post">Go to article</a> Bill Of Rightstag:opencongress.org,2008-03-28:/commentary/19430572008-03-28T00:00:00ZSingles In Egypt Ar
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 “Credit Cardholders' Bill of ...<br /><br /><a href="http://singlesinegypt-ar.blogspot.com/2008/03/bill-of-rights.html">Go to article</a> Legislation to Watch: The Credit Cardholders’ “Bill of Rightsâ€tag:opencongress.org,2008-03-26:/commentary/18903792008-03-26T00:00:00ZCreditBloggers
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 “Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.creditbloggers.com/2008/03/legislation-to.html">Go to article</a> Double Whammy: Bank Card Companies May Be Nexttag:opencongress.org,2008-03-25:/commentary/18428632008-03-25T00:00:00ZTransUnion - Credit Score & Online...
‘The Credit Cardholders’ 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 ...<br /><br /><a href="http://transunionllc.blogspot.com/2008/03/double-whammy-bank-card-companies-may.html">Go to article</a> Double Whammy: Bank-Card Companies are Nexttag:opencongress.org,2008-03-24:/commentary/19399532008-03-24T00:00:00ZThe Disciplined Investor
‘The Credit Cardholders’ 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 ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.thedisciplinedinvestor.com/blog/2008/03/24/double-whammy-bank-card-companies-are-next/">Go to article</a> On The Right Track ~ John Tanner (D) TN.tag:opencongress.org,2008-03-21:/commentary/17787192008-03-21T00:00:00ZUnderdog
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. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://wwwsecondchance.blogspot.com/2008/03/on-right-track-john-tanner-d-tn.html">Go to article</a> Do Credit Card Holders Need a "Bill of Rights?"tag:opencongress.org,2008-03-21:/commentary/17930262008-03-21T00:00:00ZCards on the Table
“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. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://queenofhearts-cardsonthetable.blogspot.com/2008/03/do-credit-card-holders-need-bill-of.html">Go to article</a> It's Time For A Credit Card Revolution!tag:opencongress.org,2008-03-20:/commentary/18256722008-03-20T00:00:00ZMichael Eiden - Credit and Debt Insider
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. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://meltdownyourdebt.typepad.com/my_weblog/2008/03/its-time-for-a.html">Go to article</a> Another Letter from My Congresswoman!tag:opencongress.org,2008-03-19:/commentary/17601692008-03-19T00:00:00ZDas Binky
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 ...<br /><br /><a href="http://dasbinky.blogspot.com/2008/03/another-letter-from-my-congresswoman.html">Go to article</a> Credit card bill on the way… (We hope!)tag:opencongress.org,2008-03-18:/commentary/17413322008-03-18T00:00:00ZMaster Your Card
Maloney introduced the Credit Cardholders’ 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 ...<br /><br /><a href="http://masteryourcard.com/blog/2008/03/18/credit-card-bill-on-the-way-we-hope/">Go to article</a> John Tepper Marlin: The Bankers Panic of 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-03-18:/commentary/17413332008-03-18T00:00:00ZThe Full Feed from huffingtonpost.com
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, ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/john-tepper-marlin/the-bankers-panic-of-2008_b_92031.html">Go to article</a> John Tepper Marlin: The Bankers Panic of 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-03-18:/commentary/19430582008-03-18T00:00:00ZPhone, voip, Hosting
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, ...<br /><br /><a href="http://mcphonecard.biz/?p=1008">Go to article</a> Panel Reviews Credit Card Consumer Protectionstag:opencongress.org,2008-03-17:/commentary/17348742008-03-17T00:00:00ZMicrobusiness News Briefs Podcast
For more information: Credit Cardholders’ Bill of Rights Act of 2008 (HR 5244) (THOMAS) Association of Small Business Development Centers Association of Women’s Business Centers Service Corp of Retired Executives (SCORE) Kauffman ...<br /><br /><a href="http://podcast.microbusinessnewsbriefs.com/archives/118">Go to article</a> Podcast: Panel Reviews Credit Card Consumer Protectionstag:opencongress.org,2008-03-17:/commentary/17372252008-03-17T00:00:00ZThe Journal Blog
Credit Cardholders’ Bill of Rights Act of 2008 (HR 5244) (THOMAS) Association of Small Business Development Centers Association of Women’s Business Centers Service Corp of Retired Executives (SCORE) Kauffman Foundation Firm Survey ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.microenterprisejournal.com/JournalBlog/2008/03/17/podcast-panel-reviews-credit-card-consumer-protections/">Go to article</a> Credit Card Reform Act of 2008–Congress to the Rescuetag:opencongress.org,2008-03-16:/commentary/17372262008-03-16T00:00:00ZThe Dough Roller
Senator Menendez (D-NJ) introduced the Credit Card Reform Act of 2008 (S2753–pdf download), and Representative Maloney (D-NY) introduced the Credit Cardholders’ Bill of Rights Act of 2008 (HR 5244–pdf download). Although both bills have ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.doughroller.net/2008/03/16/credit-card-reform-act-of-2008-congress-to-the-rescue/">Go to article</a> Consumer groups endorse credit card reform billstag:opencongress.org,2008-03-12:/commentary/18426072008-03-12T00:00:00ZConsumers Union - All Articles
Consumers Union joins other groups in urging Congress to support HR 5244 and S. 2753.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.consumersunion.org/pub/core_financial_services/005489.html">Go to article</a> I’ve got so many rightstag:opencongress.org,2008-02-29:/commentary/16838652008-02-29T00:00:00ZUntitled
Maloney (D-NY) today 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 card companies and consumers. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.softgreenglow.com/wp/?p=5335">Go to article</a> John Tepper Marlin: Credit Cardholders’ Overdue Bill of Rightstag:opencongress.org,2008-02-28:/commentary/17413342008-02-28T00:00:00ZEducation
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 ...<br /><br /><a href="http://education.blogslog.info/?p=35965">Go to article</a> An American Politican on The Side of Angels!tag:opencongress.org,2008-02-28:/commentary/16759482008-02-28T00:00:00ZLet me eat cake!
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. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://letmeeatcake.wordpress.com/2008/02/28/an-american-politican-on-the-side-of-angels/">Go to article</a> John Tepper Marlin: Credit Cardholders' Overdue Bill of Rightstag:opencongress.org,2008-02-28:/commentary/16966172008-02-28T00:00:00ZBusiness on huffingtonpost.com
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 ...<br /><br /><a href="http://feeds.huffingtonpost.com/~r/HP/Business/~3/243053806/credit-cardholders-overd_b_89090.html">Go to article</a> John Tepper Marlin: Credit Cardholders Bill of Rightstag:opencongress.org,2008-02-26:/commentary/16635302008-02-26T00:00:00ZUntitled
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. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/john-tepper-marlin/credit-cardholders-bill-o_b_88455.html">Go to article</a> The Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act of 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-02-26:/commentary/16697482008-02-26T00:00:00ZPayments News - from Glenbrook Partners
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-man’s land ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.paymentsnews.com/2008/02/the-credit-card.html">Go to article</a> Interest Peaking on Credit Card Billtag:opencongress.org,2008-02-26:/commentary/16697492008-02-26T00:00:00ZPopular Progressive
New York Representative Carolyn Maloney recently introduced HR 5244, the “Credit Cardholders’ Bill of Rights Act of 2008â€. Maloney calls the bill "comprehensive credit card reform legislation" that does away with "abuses that <br /><br /><a href="http://popprog.blogspot.com/2008/02/interest-peaking-on-credit-card-bill.html">Go to article</a> Credit Card Reform Is Comingtag:opencongress.org,2008-02-25:/commentary/20582652008-02-25T00:00:00ZCredit Cards From Hell
â€The Credit Cardholders’ 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 ...<br /><br /><a href="http://creditcardsfromhell.blogspot.com/2008/02/credit-card-reform-is-coming.html">Go to article</a> Credit Crunch - Make Decisions Keeping You Viable for a Mortgagetag:opencongress.org,2008-02-23:/commentary/16564452008-02-23T00:00:00ZSalt Lake Real Estate Blog
The Credit Cardholders’ 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 ...<br /><br /><a href="http://slcrealestate.blogspot.com/2008/02/credit-crunch-make-decisions-keeping.html">Go to article</a> Easing the credit card crunchtag:opencongress.org,2008-02-22:/commentary/16533152008-02-22T00:00:00ZEasy Money: Simplifying Your Financial Life
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.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.asklizweston.com/2008/02/easing-credit-card-crunch.html">Go to article</a> The 15-minute tip: Your credit-card rightstag:opencongress.org,2008-02-21:/commentary/20328592008-02-21T00:00:00ZInformation On Credit Articles and News
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 ...<br /><br /><a href="http://yourcreditinfo.blogspot.com/2008/02/15-minute-tip-your-credit-card-rights.html">Go to article</a> Email sent to Congressman Michael Capuano: Dear Mike, Every ...tag:opencongress.org,2008-02-21:/commentary/16471022008-02-21T00:00:00ZLe Ballon Rouge
Today, I saw an article about the Credit Cardholders’ 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 ...<br /><br /><a href="http://615374.blogspot.com/2008/02/email-sent-to-congressman-michael.html">Go to article</a> Personal Finance Daily: February 21, 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-02-21:/commentary/16471032008-02-21T00:00:00ZHEALTH LAW
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 ...<br /><br /><a href="http://healthlaw-zero.blogspot.com/2008/02/personal-finance-daily-february-21-2008.html">Go to article</a> ConsumerMan: Reining in credit card nonsense - ConsumerMan- msnbc.comtag:opencongress.org,2008-02-21:/commentary/16471042008-02-21T00:00:00ZFrom My Seat in Row 11...
The Credit Cardholders’ 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 ...<br /><br /><a href="http://seat11c.blogspot.com/2008/02/consumerman-reining-in-credit-card.html">Go to article</a> Bachus changes tune on urgency of need for credit card reformtag:opencongress.org,2008-02-15:/commentary/22132542008-02-15T00:00:00ZUS PIRG Consumer Blog
... 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. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://static.uspirg.org/consumer/archives/2008/02/bachus_changes.html">Go to article</a> House introduces ‘Credit Cardholders’ Bill of Rights’tag:opencongress.org,2008-02-15:/commentary/17044732008-02-15T00:00:00ZFinancial Blog
House Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit Subcommittee Chairwoman Carolyn B. Maloney today introduced the “Credit Cardholders’ Bill of Rights Act of 2008†(HR 5244), “comprehensive credit card reform legislation aimed at leveling<br /><br /><a href="http://www.nowgetloan.com/blog/credit-cards/house-introduces-credit-cardholders%E2%80%99-bill-of-rights/">Go to article</a> Has your credit card company jacked up your rate for no apparent ...tag:opencongress.org,2008-02-11:/commentary/20514542008-02-11T00:00:00ZCredit card company
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...<br /><br /><a href="http://credit-card-company.ticket-for-all.com/8424/has-your-credit-card/">Go to article</a> Credit Card Practices Bill Introduced in House of Representativestag:opencongress.org,2008-02-10:/commentary/16003572008-02-10T00:00:00ZConsumer Law & Policy
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 ...<br /><br /><a href="http://pubcit.typepad.com/clpblog/2008/02/credit-card-pra.html">Go to article</a> Credit Card Practices Bill Introduced in House of Representativestag:opencongress.org,2008-02-10:/commentary/16003582008-02-10T00:00:00ZConsumer Law - Justia BlawgSearch.com
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, ...<br /><br /><a href="http://blawgsearch.justia.com/visit.aspx?id=1089846&type=post">Go to article</a> Credit Card Practices Bill Introduced in House of Representativestag:opencongress.org,2008-02-10:/commentary/17044742008-02-10T00:00:00ZCredit Dreams
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 …<br /><br /><a href="http://www.credit-dreams.com/?p=1010">Go to article</a> CUNA: Card reforms a high priority in '08tag:opencongress.org,2008-02-08:/commentary/16039222008-02-08T00:00:00ZCUNA News Now Headlines
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).<br /><br /><a href="http://www.cuna.org/newsnow/08/wash020808-2.html">Go to article</a> Rep. Maloney Introduces Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rightstag:opencongress.org,2008-02-08:/commentary/16759492008-02-08T00:00:00ZCredit Mama's Notebook
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 ...<br /><br /><a href="http://creditmama.blogspot.com/2008/02/rep-maloney-introduces-credit.html">Go to article</a> Bill Introduced: HR5244 To amend the Truth in Lending Act to ...tag:opencongress.org,2008-02-06:/commentary/15976832008-02-06T00:00:00ZOpen Congress : House Financial Services...
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.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h5244/show">Go to article</a> HR 5244, To amend the Truth in Lending Act to establish fair and ...tag:opencongress.org,2008-02-06:/commentary/16003562008-02-06T00:00:00Zwashingtonwatch.com - Welcome to washingtonwatc...
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.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_5244.html">Go to article</a>