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Al Green: “I don't think consumers ought to be in a position such that, because they have problems in one place, credit card…”

On the recordFebruary 8, 2011
I don't think consumers ought to be in a position such that, because they have problems in one place, credit card companies can simply decide, we are going to declare you in default with us because you had a problem someplace else.
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Al Green
Democratic · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Green argues against universal default affecting consumers unfairly.

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