February 22, 2010
Credit Card Reforms Take Effect Today
The Credit CARD Act of 2009 takes effect today, ushering modest but real credit card protections.
The nonprofit Consumers Union lists some of the major provisions that have kicked in, including curbs on raising interest rates, double billing, and fees.
TARP watchdog Elizabeth Warren told Bill Maher on Friday, however, that more is needed to protect the public from financial sector exploitation and reiterated calls for a consumer financial protection agency. (Watch a clip from the show.)
February 20, 2010
Excellent War Reporting
If you haven’t had a chance to read Rajiv Chandrasekaran’s articles about the U.S. soldiers’ Marja offensive, please at least read today’s dispatch. It’s simply excellent war reporting.
February 19, 2010
Science Friday: Lighting Up Leaves
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February 18, 2010
It’s All About the Love: Reingold’s Video Valentine
Reingold, a D.C. creative services firm for which I write and edit on occasion, sends me a Video Valentine. It’s just the latest incarnation of the firm’s annual Valentine’s Day message, an always special gift that encapsulates the message that Reingold’s work comes from the heart, that “We’re on a mission … Yours.”
It’s easy to see from the video why it’s fun to work with Reingold, but perhaps even more apparent why it also feels meaningful.
It really is all about the love. What a concept! Way to go Reingold!
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February 17, 2010
Recovery Act Anniversary: The Quiz
The Democrats and President Obama today marked the one-year anniversary of the signing of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) with a series of announcements and events around the country.
Here’s the latest ARRA promo item: The online quiz. Pretty inventive.