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How a $700 billion bailout became a $800 billion "rescue plan"

Posted October 3, 2008 - 14:07 by Andrea Dickson

Taxes, Consumer Affairs

Which one went to market?

You might have thought that the $700 billion bailout bill seemed a bit excessive. You'll be relieved to hear that the bill that the President will sign tonight is worth a mere $800 billion dollars. Wait, what?

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Credit Card Companies Still Evil; Congress Surprised

Posted 2 years ago by Andrea Dickson

Filed Under: Credit Cards

Credit card companies are all kinds of evil. I know it, you know it. Now Congress knows it. Credit card companies do all kinds of nasty things (see below!) to take your hard-earned cash, so it's kind of nice to know that our government wants to do something about it.

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