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3/19/2010

1. Consumer advocates to protest today at Springfield payday loan business (The Springfield News-Leader)
   Local advocates and consumers will gather outside Advance America at 1773 S. Glenstone Ave. at 11:30 a.m. today to protest financial abuses by payday loan companies, according to a news release from Missouri Progressive Vote Coalition (Pro-Vote).
   (Published: Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:44:23 GMT)

2. Norr, Lampe to host Thursday hearing on payday loan reform (The Springfield News-Leader)
   State Representatives Charlie Norr and Sara Lampe, both of Springfield, will hold a district legislative field hearing on payday loan reform at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Springfield.
   (Published: Thu, 18 Mar 2010 04:28:13 GMT)

3. Committee Kills Payday Loans Bill (CBS 5 Phoenix)
   It is likely the end of the road for payday loan stores in Arizona after a key committee killed legislation that would have extended the industrys contract with the state.
   (Published: Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:52:18 GMT)

4. GreenPath Debt Solutions Warns Michigan Residents of Payday Loan Penalties (PR Newswire via Yahoo! News)
   In 2009, GreenPath sees a 53 percent increase in Michigan callers seeking help, in part, due to payday loans
   (Published: Thu, 18 Mar 2010 13:18:00 GMT)

5. ConsumerMan: Pitfalls of payday lending (MSNBC)
   The Better Business Bureau issued a consumer alert to warn cash-strapped families about disreputable online payday lenders who have no regard for the law.
   (Published: Wed, 17 Mar 2010 23:06:25 GMT)

6. Protesters Looking for Change from Payday Loan Companies (KOLR - KSFX Ozarks)
   (Springfield, MO) -- Protesters are pushing for cash advance changes.
   (Published: Wed, 17 Mar 2010 23:45:01 GMT)

7. WSECU payday loan alternative earns top tech award (South Sound Business Examiner)
   Its not every day the top leaders in an industry get beaten out by the "little guy."  But at this months Washington Technology Industry Association Industry Achievement Awards, WSECUs Information Technology Department won in the category of "Information Technology Department Innovation of the Year" for its online Q-Cash product.Q-Cash is WSECUs short-term loan offering that provides members ...
   (Published: Tue, 16 Mar 2010 19:52:50 GMT)

8. MO Payday Loan Businesses Say Bill Aimed at Regulating Would Destroy Industry (KSPR Springfield)
   Thursday two Missouri state representatives met with those both for and against a bill that would regulate payday loan companies. The companies say it would in effect destroy their industry.
   (Published: Fri, 19 Mar 2010 03:42:37 GMT)

9. Clerics, faithful protest at payday lender to back reform bill (Denver Post)
   The Rev. Patrick Demmer delivered a fiery sermon on usury Wednesday afternoon from the front of the ACE Cash Express payday lender at 320 Broadway.
   (Published: Thu, 18 Mar 2010 13:37:17 GMT)

10. Debate over Missouri payday loan companies heats up (KY3 Springfield)
    During an external legislative hearing in Springfield on Thursday night, those both for and against the payday loans had their say about a proposed law to place stronger regulations on the industry.
    (Published: Fri, 19 Mar 2010 02:38:06 GMT)