Obama signs credit card reform measure
President Barack Obama signed a law aimed at curbing consumer costs on credit cards. The bill bans several surprise fees and practices used by issuers to boost profits. Critics note what the law may not address and potential unintended consequences that are already emerging.
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Credit card bill would require clear payoff terms and notices
The proposed bill demands explicit payoff timelines for outstanding balances and a 45 day notice of changes to interest rates or credit limits. It does not cap rates or fees or address behavioral profiling. In the short term issuers may raise APRs and fees, altering competition and consumer costs.
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Liberal critique of Obama's civil rights focus on school voucher wins
Howard News Service reports a debate over Obama’s civil rights priority. The author argues school choice is the true crisis, noting DC voucher program cuts affect 1,700 pupils while citing alignment steps like LGBT month and same sex benefits for diplomats. The piece frames public schools as promoting sexual relativism, urging traditional values for low to middle income families.
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Silence advised for Sotomayor in Senate hearings
The article reports on Sonia Sotomayor’s慎 quiet strategy as she approaches confirmation hearings. It notes Republican criticisms, Gingrich and Limbaugh reactions, and Reid’s call for a fast, straightforward hearing.
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Different view on politics and constitutional balance
A reader critiques Memorial Day Insight's editorial balance. They argue the Constitution grants limited equality claims while socialism and liberal funding reshape policy debates. They challenge Mitchel Olszak on objectivity about Bush and Obama policies and accuse donors like George Soros of influencing media.
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