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Issue Brief

Curing Credit Card Penalties


Congress is set to enact new legislation that will make credit cards safer and more fair for consumers. As lawmakers negotiate final details before President Obama can sign the bill, new analysis from the Pew Health Group highlights the importance of a safeguard found only in the Senate’s version of the law.

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Date added:
May 20, 2009
Contact:
Nicolle Grayson, Tel: 202-540-6347
Project:
Safe Credit Cards Project

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