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Ed Mierzwinski discussed consumer protections following recent data breaches.

Ed Mierzwinski talked about he state of congressional efforts to provide further protections for consumers who have their credit card and other personal information stolen through data breac…

Witnesses testified on governmental response to the recent security breaches at Target and Neiman Marcus. The focused on the impact on consumers and steps being taken to protect consumer fin…

Panelists talked about specific types of financial fraud schemes. Topics included enforcement measures and recommendations for improved consumer protection programs. They responded to questi…

Participants talked about the future of the Federal Reserve and its role in shaping the U.S. economy. The event included panel discussions on the Federal Reserve’s role in promoting economic…

Ed Mierzwinski talked about the House Republican efforts to delay or change provisions in the Dodd-Frank Financial Reform Bill. These include changes in disclosure of CEO pay, the future of …

Ed Mierzwinski talked about the effects of the new financial regulations bill on consumers. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications This program was part of a week-long…

The mortgage finance companies Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac were placed under federal conservatorship in September 2008 in the wake of the housing downtown. The Center for Responsive Law - fou…

Witnesses testified on pending credit card legislation. The first bill, the Credit Card Interchange Fees Act would amend the Truth in Lending Act by prohibiting specified electronic payment …

Following keynote remarks by Mr. Kuttner, participants talked about the state of the economy, the housing industry, and the impact of mortgage foreclosures on local communities.

The Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit Subcommittee of the House Financial Services Committee held a legislative hearing on H.R. 5244, “The Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights: Provid…

Mr. Mierzwinski spoke about toy product safety issues, hazards to children, recent toy recalls due to lead paint and other hazards, and sources for information on toys in the holiday season.…

A hearing was held to examine proposed reforms to make the Consumer Product Safety Commission more effective in protecting children and other consumers from dangerous and defective products.…

The guests debated the use of refund anticipation loans by tax preparation services. Topics included the use of these loans by low-income tax payers, the interest rates, advertising on the I…