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President To Sign CARD Act This Afternoon

5.22.09 6:05 PM EDT By Ben Popken

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President Obama is poised to sign the Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure (CARD) Act this afternoon. Everyone celebrate by buying lots of steaks and hot dogs and fireworks this weekend. In cash. [AP] (Photo: northernplateguy)

5.22.09By Ben Popken

money personal finance credit card reform

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