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John Conyers: “The fact that more are going into bankruptcy is no proof that the bankruptcy laws are being abused. It is really…”

On the recordOctober 9, 1998
The fact that more are going into bankruptcy is no proof that the bankruptcy laws are being abused. It is really evidence that the credit card industry is enticing millions into debt that they should not be.
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John Conyers
Democratic · Michigan

Editor's note · Context

Discussing bankruptcy laws and the credit card industry's role in consumer debt.

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