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2/19/2010Missouri senator to hold hearing for payday loan bill (Columbia Missourian)
ST. LOUIS — A Missouri lawmaker will hold a hearing in his district Thursday night on payday loan legislation. Democratic state Sen. Joe Keaveny of St. Louis said his bill is aimed at reforming the states payday loan industry and protecting consumers. Keavenys hearing was set for 7 p.m. at the Carpenter Branch public library. He said his bill is similar to legislation sponsored by former U.S ...
(Published: Thu, 18 Feb 2010 15:38:21 GMT)Payday loans take a hit in Arizona; likely dead after June 30 (Douglas Dispatch)
PHOENIX Efforts by the payday loan industry to remain in Arizona after June 30 were dealt a serious and potentially fatal setback Monday when a key Democratic lawmaker said he can’t support what the lenders want.
(Published: Thu, 18 Feb 2010 06:22:29 GMT)Senator hosts district hearing on payday loans (The Springfield News-Leader)
ST. LOUIS (AP) — A Missouri lawmaker holds a hearing in his district Thursday night on payday loan legislation.
(Published: Thu, 18 Feb 2010 13:53:48 GMT)Bill targets flaws in payday loan law (The Post and Courier)
COLUMBIA -- With some payday lenders already finding ways around a two-week-old law meant to curb predatory lending, South Carolina legislators said Tuesday theyll try again to close loopholes and threatened to ban the industry outright if it doesnt cooperate.
(Published: Wed, 17 Feb 2010 06:43:20 GMT)Payday Loan Company Breaks Negative Stigma by Embracing Philanthropy (PRWeb)
Utah-based pay day loan company aims to be the first in the industry to flex its philanthropic muscles. Cash Tree, in an alliance with S.A. Lifeline, will be hosting an educational event for those suffering from sexual addiction and offering information, education and recovery services to those suffering from addiction to pornography. (PRWeb Feb 18, 2010) Read the full story at [[[SHIFTOUT ...
(Published: Fri, 19 Feb 2010 05:16:34 GMT)Senate panel tables payday loan bill (The Argus Leader)
A state Senate committee tabled a bill Tuesday that would curtail the amount of interest payday lending businesses in South Dakota could charge. The bill, which caps title and payday lending at a 72 percent interest rate, came before the Senate Commerce Committee where it was introduced by Sen. Sandy Jerstad, D-Sioux Falls. She said she suspected the legislation would not be popular in a state ...
(Published: Wed, 17 Feb 2010 08:00:12 GMT)Decker should lead on payday loans (The Capital Times)
To compare the payday loan industry with organized-crime loan sharks is unfair and irresponsible.
(Published: Wed, 17 Feb 2010 11:09:27 GMT)Payday Loan Company Breaks Negative Stigma by Embracing Philanthropy (PRWeb via Yahoo! News)
Utah-based pay day loan company aims to be the first in the industry to flex its philanthropic muscles. Cash Tree, in an alliance with S.A. Lifeline, will be hosting an educational event for those suffering from sexual addiction and offering information, education and recovery services to those suffering from addiction to pornography.
(Published: Fri, 19 Feb 2010 04:00:00 GMT)Wisconsin Payday Loan Bills Released (Shepherd Express)
Interest cap removed, but other regulations intact Although consumer advocates had hoped that a Democrat-controlled state Senate and Assembly would deliver tough payday lending regulations to the governor for his signature, a bill capping payday loan...
(Published: Wed, 17 Feb 2010 22:51:41 GMT)Payday Loan Industry Under Fire (FOX 2 News St. Louis)
Lawmakers May Regulate Astronomical Interest Rates Payday loans may help some consumers through a short term cash crunch, but the industry is under fire. Missouri lawmakers want to tighten lending restrictions, but the industry says it could put them out of business and eliminate thousands of jobs. They are popping up on nearly every street corner. Payday loans.
(Published: Fri, 19 Feb 2010 03:47:58 GMT)
