House pushes sweeping bankruptcy overhaul in Congress
House approves major bankruptcy bill amid GOP support and Democratic splits. It introduces a needs test, requiring higher earners to file under Chapter 13 with a five year plan and 20 percent debt repayment, aiming to curb abuse of Chapter 7. Administration position mixed. Senate prospects uncertain.
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