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New credit card law: impact on consumers
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A new law could give credit card users some relief from predatory practices. Vermont plays a role in several national environmental stories. And candlepin bowling hasn’t disappeared from Vermont — we visit the lanes in Derby.VPR News
Sanders says credit card companies should lower interest rates
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Senator Bernie Sanders says the U.S. Congress should prohibit credit card companies from charging exorbitant interest rates.VPR News
Sanders fills booklet with consumer comments
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U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders wants to place limits on credit card companies’ practices he says feature tactics "that border on criminality."VPR News
Welch hails House action on credit cards
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U.S. Rep. Peter Welch is vowing to continue working to pass a cap on interest rates that can be charged by credit card companies.VPR News
Spaulding urges speaking out on credit rules
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Vermont State Treasurer Jeb Spaulding is urging Vermonters to speak out before the Aug. 4 deadline for comments on changes to federal rules designed to crack down on what Spaulding calls unfair charges and billing practices by credit card companies.VPR News
Leahy, Sanders weigh in on Senate housing bill
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The U.S. Senate is putting together a package to stop the widening foreclosure crisis. Vermont’s Senators say homeowners in their state can use some help. Matt Laslo reports from Washington.VPR News