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Credit Card Fair Fee Act of 2008

To amend the antitrust laws to ensure competitive market-based rates and terms for merchants' access to electronic payment systems.

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3/6/2008--Introduced.
Credit Card Fair Fee Act of 2008 - Authorizes providers of a single covered electronic payment system (e.g. Visa or Mastercharge credit cards) and any merchants to jointly negotiate and agree upon rates and terms for access to such a system. Defines covered electr... more

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September 09, 2008 Congressional Interest in Merchant Credit Card Fees Drives Book Sales

The proposed antitrust law, now known as HR 5546 or "The Credit Card Fair Fee Act" would virtually strip the Associations of their ability to mandate ...

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July 26, 2008 Congress aims to rob consumers and reward major retailers

The Credit Card Fair Fee Act (HR 5546) would artificially lower the transaction fees that merchants pay each time a customer swipes his card. ...

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Source: Liberty Vindicator, TX


July 22, 2008 Understanding gasoline prices is complex

The Credit Card Fair Fee Act (HR 5546) is critical legislation that could help reduce the financial burden facing retailers and provide them with the ...

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