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Lawmakers are helping industry donors beat back tougher rules. Every business sector has its friends in Washington. Financial companies — from the biggest megabanks to small payday lenders — have some of the best. Read more»
Debt collectors are targeting members of the Armed Services by calling their superior officers, threatening reduction in rank and even courts-martial, despite stepped-up efforts to protect them from abuse, according to a government report issued last week. Read more» 1
At least six federal agencies including the Justice and Treasury departments are coordinating a broad probe of online payday lenders that charge enormous interest and fees to low-income borrowers who need quick cash. Read more»
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