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According to Aliya Sternstein, the members of the Senate Commerce, Science, & Transportation Committee failed to ask Aneesh Chopra, President... View Article
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It’s a tough day for the credit card industry. In spite of all the lobbying spending ($9,170,573 in 2009) and... View Article
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