A bill currently being considered by Congress that claims to reduce credit card swipe fees is, at first glance, appealing, but could cost American businesses far more than just a small fee in the long ...

The supporters of the Credit Card Competition Act (S. 1838 and H. R. 3881) declare that its passage would reduce costs for merchants and prices for consumers. Its backers, however, ignore the fact ...

Marylanders are no strangers to the strain brought on by stubbornly high expenses. Our state’s cost of living remains 13% higher than the national average, so it’s clear we need action from Congress ...

The Credit Card Competition Act would let merchants choose between at least two networks when processing transactions to help ...

Credit card swipe fees have become one of the most prominent and oppressive issues for New York’s small business owners. Whether it's mom and pop stores upstate or corner store bodegas in Manhattan, ...

If you’ve ever wondered why a local small business has a piece of cardboard taped to the register that says, “no credit cards under $10,” the reason is what’s called a “swipe fee.” For every credit ...

Until the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA) was signed into law 50 years ago today, banks required women to have a male ...

In a climate where Wall Street megabanks continue to reap enormous profits, it is high time for our elected representatives to step in and address the pressing issue of rising credit card swipe fees ...

As the former Chairman of the New Hampshire Democratic Party Latino Caucus, I am deeply concerned about how the Credit Card Competition Act could harm the Granite State’s underserved communities and ...

Community banks are the lifeblood of many small towns and rural areas across Montana. They play a crucial role in supporting our local businesses, providing access to credit, and fostering economic ...

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