Tags: "Consumer"

31 Jul
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A Bank Account Should Not Come with a Political Litmus Test

Few things are as essential to participating in the American economy as a bank account. It is how workers get paid, how families save for a home, and how small businesses make payroll. That is precisely why regulatory pressure on ...

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24 Jul
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NEWS RELEASE: New Polling Shows 90% of Voters Support Expanding Reduced Title Insurance Fees, 89% Are More Likely to Back Candidates Who Champion It

WASHINGTON, DC — New national polling released today by the Hispanic Leadership Fund (“HLF”) finds overwhelming voter support for reducing title insurance costs: 90% of voters support expanding the program for reduced title insurance fees, and 89% say they would ...

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21 Jul
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FCC Spectrum Auction Stands to Benefit the Larger Economy, Not Just the Telecom Industry

Tomorrow, July 22, the Federal Communications Commission will vote on a proposal make more wireless spectrum available for licensed commercial use.  This is a constructive move as consumer demand for wireless traffic has been consistently increasing and will surge in ...

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15 Jun
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Private Sector Investment Can Both Strengthen Energy Infrastructure And Benefit Consumers

Americans are justifiably concerned about energy prices. Two in three Americans report bill increases over the past year, and three in four worry that costs will continue to rise. Without a corresponding increase in supply, those fears will become reality. ...

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27 May
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“Right To Repair” Comes With Risks And Unintended Consequences

With increased focus on affordability, some policymakers around the country have taken up the “right to repair” mantra.  States have introduced right to repair legislation designed to give consumers more options for fixing the products they own.   This is ...

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14 May
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Getting the CLARITY Act Right: Protecting Main Street and Community Banks

The Senate Banking Committee is marking up the CLARITY Act today.  Senators have an important choice: will the legislation strengthen both innovation and Main Street finance, or will it end up hurting local economies by undermining the community banks that are vital ...

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11 May
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Commonsense Housing Policy Starts with Modernizing Title Insurance

Housing affordability is driving urgent efforts to modernize the mortgage and refinancing process. Among these, the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s Title Acceptance Pilot stands out as a reform that delivers real benefits for homeowners. By targeting outdated title risk practices, this pilot program is paving the ...

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25 Mar
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Modernizing America’s Telecom Networks Is A No Brainer

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is set to vote on a network modernization plan at its March 26 Open Meeting.  The decision will shape the country’s digital future and be a cornerstone for the 21st century economy. Outdated rules have ...

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