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Sens. Hagan and Bennet to Chairman Bernanke

Electronic Payments Coalition February 24, 2011 No Comments

Senators Hagan and Bennet note the potential harmful effects of the debit card rule upon small financial institutions.

Letter from Rep. Owens and Others to Chairman Bernanke

Electronic Payments Coalition February 22, 2011 No Comments

Members of Congress write to Mr. Benanke to express fears over interchange regulations’ harmful consequences for small businesses and institutions.

Debit Card Interchange Fees and Routing; Proposed Rule

Electronic Payments Coalition December 28, 2010 No Comments

The Federal Register’s 2010 complete initial proposal for interchange regulation.

Letter to Mr. Bernanke from Senator McCaskill

Electronic Payments Coalition December 17, 2010 No Comments

A letter warning Mr Bernanke of interchange regulations potential harms to consumers and small businesses.

A Letter from Barney Frank to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve

Electronic Payments Coalition December 15, 2010 No Comments

A letter from Senator Frank warning of the possible consumer harm which could result from interchange regulation.

Letter from 13 Senators to Mr. Bernanke

Electronic Payments Coalition December 9, 2010 No Comments

A Letter from 13 Senators warning Mr. Bernanke of the potential consumer harm from interchange regulation.

Hand Written Notes of Senator Durbin

Electronic Payments Coalition January 1, 2010 No Comments

Senator Durbin’s last-minute hand written notes added to his amendment.

Credit Card Market: Economic Benefits and Industry Trends

Electronic Payments Coalition March 1, 2009 No Comments

In this study, “Credit Cards and Small Business: The Benefits, Opportunities and Policy Debate,” SBE Council Chief Economist Raymond J. Keating highlights key moments in the history of the credit…

2009 GAO Report on Interchange Regulation

Electronic Payments Coalition January 1, 2009 No Comments

The 2009 GAO study on interchange states that consumers could be harmed if Congress acts to lower what merchants pay to accept debit and credit.

United States General Accounting Office Report to the Congressional Requestors

Electronic Payments Coalition May 1, 2008 No Comments

The GAO reports that federal entities are taking actions to limit their interchange fees, but additional revenue collection cost savings may exist.

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Sens. Hagan and Bennet to Chairman Bernanke

Letter from Rep. Owens and Others to Chairman Bernanke

Debit Card Interchange Fees and Routing; Proposed Rule

Letter to Mr. Bernanke from Senator McCaskill

A Letter from Barney Frank to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve

Letter from 13 Senators to Mr. Bernanke

Hand Written Notes of Senator Durbin

Credit Card Market: Economic Benefits and Industry Trends

2009 GAO Report on Interchange Regulation

United States General Accounting Office Report to the Congressional Requestors

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