Released: January 24, 2008

Time for attention to consumer issues

Source: Herb Weissbaum, MSNBC

Congress is back in session and lawmakers have a lot on their plate right now. Clearly, an economic stimulus package tops the list. But a number of important consumer issues that made headlines in 2007 are still pending and need to be addressed. Last year, Congress made a lot headlines by holding hearings on some of these hot-button issues — from credit card crisis to food safety. Was it all a case of grandstanding? Was anything accomplished? Well, one thing is for sure. The problems have not been resolved.

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