Stronger Consumer Protections Needed

By Rep. Carolyn Maloney
Special to Roll Call
Sept. 24, 2007, 12 a.m.

It’s true, there are some things money can’t buy.
In an increasingly cashless society, we rely on credit cards to conduct many common transactions, such as booking flights and ordering things online. Credit cards also can add a level of security that is lacking with other forms of payment; if someone steals your wallet, you can kiss your cash goodbye, but you can always replace a credit card. And who hasn’t been thankful for the financial safety net that credit cards provide during an unexpected emergency?



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Schumer Advocates for Many on Panel

Nov. 16, 12 a.m.

As Senate Majority Leader, Lyndon Johnson once said of the Joint Economic Committee, “It’s as useless as tits on a bull.” But as that panel’s chairman during the 110th Congress, Sen. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) seized the opportunity to elevate the traditionally low-profile post to the forefront of shaping policy. Read Full Article

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