On the recordSeptember 14, 2006
With my support, the Senate approved an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2007 defense authorization sponsored by Senator Jim Talent to enact a 36 percent annual interest rate cap on abusive loans to service members.
Charles E. Schumer: “With my support, the Senate approved an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2007 defense authorization sponsored by Senator Jim…”
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Senator Schumer discusses legislative efforts to cap interest rates on loans to service members.
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