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Witnesses testified about billing, marketing and disclosure practices of the credit card industry and the impact of credit practices on consumers. Among the topics they addressed were estima…

Robert Manning talked about a new documentary on consumer debt in the United States. A brief clip of the film was shown. He was an editorial adviser for the film, In Debt We Trust, from Alta…

Professor Manning spoke about consumer debt and the U.S. economy. He discussed his recently completed report "Living with Debt: A Life Stage Analysis of Changing Attitudes and Behaviors". T…

The Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee held a hearing on the legal and regulatory practices for credit card issuers. They focused on disclosure and marketing efforts aimed a…

Mr. Manning talked about legislation passed by the House and being considered by the Senate that would make it more difficult for consumers to file for bankruptcy. He was a critic of the bil…

Two panels discussed the state of the U.S. economy. Among the topics addressed were job growth, interest rates, and economic recovery efforts. Mr. Lilly moderated the first panel. Ms. Butts …

Mr. Manning talked about credit cards in the United States, focusing on the marketing of credit cards to college students and how college students manage their credit cards. He is the author…

Author of "Credit Card Nation", Robert Manning, joined C-SPAN’s Washington Journal and talked about the credit card industry in the United States. He spoke of Bankruptcy Reform Legislation t…

Mr. Manning talked about credit card usage among college students and the marketing of credit cards to college students. He testified at a Senate committee hearing this week on this topic. H…

Author Robert D. Manning talked about his book Credit Card Nation: The Consequences of America’s Addiction to Credit, published by Basic Books. This book is an examination of how the credit …

Mr. Manning talked about bankruptcy reform, credit cards, and potential legislation before Congress. He also responded to audience phone calls, faxes, and electronic mail.

The Democratic Leadership Council and Progressive Policy Institute discussed the U.S.- China trade relationship. Senator Joe Lieberman (D-Connecticut) and Congressman Robert Matsui (D-Calif…

Following the demise of the Democratic congressional majority, the Democratic Leadership Council and the Progressive Policy Institute announced their “progressive alternative to the Republic…

Panelists spoke about trade prospects between the United States and Asian nations and previewed the upcoming meeting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Council Leaders Meeting. President Clinton w…

Former State Department East Asian Policy Advisor Robert Manning discussed current U.S. relations with Japan and the impact of today’s meeting between President Clinton and the Japanese Prim…