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Congress Proposes Delay of Controversial Cap on Debit Card Swipe Fees

March 23rd, 2011 · 4 Comments · Banking

Unintended consequences have inspired the introduction of legislation in Congress to delay the start of the debit card swipe fee cap.

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How Will Biz Respond to Election Turnout & Feds New Economic Recovery Plan?

November 3rd, 2010 · No Comments · Economy, Mortgages, Taxes

How will Republican control of the House and the Feds’ plan to buy more Treasury bonds change the expectations for economic recovery among businesses and, in turn, the Americans who need their jobs.

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Senate Finally Passes Unemployment Extension

July 21st, 2010 · No Comments · Budgeting, Economy

In a 60 to 40 vote, the Senate finally voted to extend unemployment to 2.5 million Americans who stopped receiving checks weeks ago.

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Senate Passes Financial Overhaul Bill

May 21st, 2010 · 1 Comment · Consumer Info, Credit Cards, Economy

The Senate yesterday passed a financial reform bill giving the most sweeping overhaul of the U.S. financial systems since the 1930s. The bill still has to be approved by the House. Here are some of the major points: New Regular Authority for Existing Government Agencies Gives federal regulators new authority to seize and break up [...]

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