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Consumer protection agency passes House committees

The Consumer Financial Protection Agency (CFPA) will be an independent government entity

Healthcare industry will be strong out of the recession

Healthcare demand key to recovery

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Best states for taxes 2010
Fed proposes new credit card rules
Fed suggests economic activity has picked up
Google search sees the economy recovering
California solar energy company begins construction of new plant with finalized loan guarantee
Small Business Administration to expand microloan program with new funding
eBay to sell Skype to an investment group
California decides not to increase workers' compensation rate premiums
Microsoft application to track and manage personal energy use
Advanced technology auto loans awarded to Ford, Nissan and Tesla

House committee approves bill to speed up credit card reforms

The new consumer-friendly legislation's provisions go into effect in February and August 2010. This new bill would result in most of the provisions go

Credit card companies unfair and deceptive practices

Unique aspects of credit card lending, its consumer unfriendly behavior and credit card reforms.

Bill to expedite credit card reforms

Retail sales figures in September lower than last month

Retail sales totaled $306 billion for the month of September, according to the Commerce Department

Worst states for taxes 2010

Some states such as New Jersey, New York and Iowa rank in the bottom third for many of the factors considered, so where do they rank?