Transcript: LEVIN COSPONSORS COMPREHENSIVE CREDIT CARD LEGISLATION

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April 30, 2008
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Capitol Hill Press Releases
04-30-2008
For Immediate Release Levin Cosponsors Comprehensive Credit Card Legislation
Contact: Tara Andringa 202-228-3685 April 30, 2008 WASHINGTON - Sen. Carl
Levin, D-Mich., today joined Sen. Chris Dodd, D-Conn., in introducing comprehensive
legislation to improve credit card billing, marketing, and disclosure practices.
The Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility and Disclosure Act (the
C.A.R.D. Act) is aimed at stopping abusive credit card practices that deepen
or prolong credit card debt held by consumers. "With all the economic hardship
facing folks today, from falling home prices to rising gasoline and food
costs, it is more important than ever for Congress ...

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