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Credit Card Billing Practices
Credit card billing practices have come under plenty of scrutiny lately by banks, issuers, activists, and legislators. We've collected key coverage of this issue, including news-analysis articles, opinion pieces, and more.
A Gun Amendment May Put Brakes on Card Legislation
American Banker | May 14An unrelated amendment that would let visitors carry guns in national parks is threatening to delay enactment of card reform legislation.
Dodd Deal with Shelby Gives Card Bill a Push
Legislation includes changes sought by the White House
American Banker | May 12A deal announced Monday between Senate Banking Committee Chairman Chris Dodd and Sen. Richard Shelby, the panel's top Republican, is likely to speed passage of a bill ...
Dodd: Card Bill Will Get Vote
American Banker | May 07Senate Banking Committee Chairman Chris Dodd said he could bring a card bill up for a vote in the full Senate as soon as this week — and he may proceed even ...
House OKs Card Bill; Senate Nixes Bankruptcy Measure
American Banker | May 01Bankers received mixed news from Capitol Hill, as the House voted 357 to 70 to approve a sweeping credit card reform bill, while the Senate rejected a measure that would ...
Bill to Curb Card Abuses Clears Key House Panel
American Banker | Apr 23After nearly four hours of fierce partisan bickering, the House Financial Services Committee approved a bill, 48 to 19, on Wednesday to rein in credit card practices.
Obama Asks for Changes to Card Bill
American Banker | Apr 23The Obama administration is seeking a handful of changes to credit card legislation the House plans to take up next week that would toughen consumer protections.
In Cards, Change You Can Boast About
American Banker | Apr 22A renewed effort by the Obama administration to rein in card practices appear to be geared more toward winning a relatively easy political victory and helping a critical ...
House Panel OKs Card Reform Bill
American Banker | Apr 03The House Financial Services financial institutions subcommittee approved a bill by voice vote Thursday to rein in abusive card practices.
House Panel Amends Maloney Card Bill
American Banker | Apr 02The House Financial Services financial institutions subcommittee took steps Wednesday to bring a card reform bill from Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-N.Y., closer to conforming ...
Dodd Card Measure Ready for Approval?
American Banker | Mar 27After more than a decade of sponsoring legislation to clamp down on credit card practices, Senate Banking Committee Chairman Chris Dodd is on track to clear the first hurdle toward enactment with a committee vote Tuesday.