Credit Card and Debt Statistics Database
by Scott Bilker |
Knowledge of the New Bankruptcy Bill |
Many Americans Have Not Been Made Aware of Key Aspects of the New Bankruptcy Bill
58% were not aware that the House bankruptcy bill would allow wealthy individuals in some states to declare bankruptcy and still own expensive homes.
51% were not aware that both the Senate and the House bankruptcy bills would not restrict credit card issuers from marketing or extending credit to those who cannot afford this credit.
48% were not aware that the bill is strongly supported by banks, finance companies and other creditors and is strongly opposed by consumer groups. |
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Bankruptcy,Polls |
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Reporting Pub: |
Consumer Federation of America |
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Reporting Date: |
5/9/2001 |
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NEW DATA: FEW AMERICANS WANT PRESIDENT TO SIGN BANKRUPTCY BILL |
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Consumer Federation of America |
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