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ELECTRONIC PAYMENTS COALITION SLAMS NEW YORK TIMES VIDEO ON CREDIT CARD REWARDS
An organization representing major credit card companies issued a strong rebuke of claims made against the industry in a video by the New York Times.
Richard Hunt, Executive Chairman of the Electronic Payments Coalition, refuted what he said are “deceptive, erroneous claims about credit card rewards.”

Consumers Unlikely to Reap Benefits from Credit Card Fee Restrictions: Study Finds
In a recent study conducted by economist Stephen Moore, it has been found that proposed legislation in Congress aiming to restrict transaction fees imposed by credit card companies might not actually benefit consumers as claimed. The study, published by the Committee to Unleash Prosperity, challenges the assertions made by a bipartisan group of Senators advocating for the passage of S. 1838, also known as the “Credit Card Competition Act,” which seeks to impose limitations on credit card transaction fees.

EPC Debunks NYT Video, Setting the Record Straight on the Universal Benefits of Credit Card Rewards for Merchants & Consumers
The Electronic Payments Coalition (EPC) has responded to a New York Times opinion video, debunking its inaccurate claims about credit card rewards. In their response, the EPC emphasizes that credit card rewards benefit Americans of all income levels and warns against proposed credit card routing mandates that could impact data security and access to credit. EPC Sets the Record Straight About Credit Card Rewards, Debunks Misleading NYT Opinion Video
Lois Spillman & Andy Hoosier discuss the negative impact the Big Box Bill will have on Kansas families. Listen in and get informed on this awful bill Senator Marshall has decided to support.

WASHINGTON’S CREDIT CARD PRICE CONTROLS WILL HURT CONSUMERS
Senator Dick Durbin is taking a bold stand against the credit card industry, sparking intrigue as to why he’s challenging a system deeply ingrained in the American lifestyle, where credit card debt exceeds $1 trillion. With a staggering number of credit and debit cards in circulation offering attractive reward programs, this article delves into Durbin’s motivations and the potential impacts of his actions..

KANSAS WOMAN QUESTIONS SENATOR MARSHALL SUPPORT FOR BILL THAT WOULD AFFECT CREDIT CARD AWARD PROGRAMS
A retired Andover, Kan. woman is questioning why U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall (R-KS) would “team up with Dick Durbin” to sponsor a measure that she said could threaten the cash-back incentives provided by her credit cards..

CONGRESS IS PLANNING A MULTI-BILLION DOLLAR WEALTH TRANSFER FROM WORKING AMERICANS TO BIG-BOX RETAIL STORES
The Biden administration and zealots in Congress are pushing forward an egregious cash-grab that picks the pockets of working-class families and subsidizes wealthy corporations while opening Americans up to credit card fraud..

DON’T REWARD GROCERY CHAINS AT CONSUMERS’ EXPENSE – CONGRESS SHOULD REJECT CREDIT CARD COMPETITION ACT
CCCA would allow giant retailers such as Kroger, Albertsons and Target to take freedom and choice away from consumers by deciding which network their credit card transactions are processed through.
We aim to provide accurate, up-to-date information about this legislation and its implications, and to mobilize our community to hold our representatives accountable for their actions.
Our goal is to foster an empowered and informed community that actively participates in shaping policies that directly affect their lives. By standing together, we can ensure that our voices are heard and our interests are protected.

