Jim DeMint: “It appears that this is maybe one of the few things we could do at this point that could actually put some pressure on…”

We have constricted credit to such a degree that local banks do not have the flexibility to deal with their local economies.

Which is a trillion dollars over ten years. I mean, that is real money.

If a consumer finds herself in the trouble that Ms. Kovalcik did, how do they know who to call for help to get their goods released?

I think this is a system that has to work quickly. Because if you are in a house with no furniture and a new job, you are likely to pay the ransom in order to get your furniture.