U.S. Rep. Mary Jo Kilroy helped pass sweeping legislation today to give credit cardholders safeguards against unfair and predatory practices by credit card companies. In these tough economic times Kilroy, a co-sponsor of the legislation, said the Credit Cardholders’ Bill of Rights will save some consumers thousands of dollars and end excess fees arbitrarily imposed by credit card companies. The bill was passed yesterday by the Senate and now heads to President Obama’s desk for his signature.
“Central Ohioans are facing tight family budgets and are reducing their expenses. We must help level the playing field for all consumers. The Credit Cardholders’ Bill of Rights is a bipartisan solution that will ensure credit card companies don’t gouge us with exorbitant fees applied on a whim,” Kilroy said. “Credit problems are hurting our economy and giving consumers the tools they need to stay out of debt and spend responsibly is at the heart of our efforts today.”
The bill was passed overwhelmingly (361-64) with 113 Republicans voting with 248 Democrats.....
It is good to know that Kilroy is working to help the people in her district.
**** The annual Worthington Memorial Day Parade will be held on Monday, May 25th, at 10am. According to an article in SNPonline:
"Worthington has one of the biggest Memorial Day parades around Ohio," said Dan Murphy, chairman of the event, which is sponsored by American Legion Post 239.
Serving as parade grand marshals are 85-year-old twin brothers and World War II veterans Don and Ron Dill....
See you there!!!!!
* There is another case of the H1N1 flu. Columbus Dispatch:
A fourth swine-flu case at Ohio State University was confirmed by Columbus Public Health yesterday, bringing the number of cases in Franklin County to six.
The latest person to be infected is a 21-year-old resident adviser in Canfield Hall. He is in isolation in his room, which he does not share with roommates....
People need to continue to be vigilant in hand washing and personal cleanliness.