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Bankruptcy Bill Faces Opposition.(Brief Article)
Only one quarter of Americans say President Bush should sign bankruptcy reform legislation being advanced by the lending industry, according to a Consumer Federation of America survey.
The legislation would make it more difficult for consumers to escape indebtedness through bankruptcy proceedings.
By contrast, nearly half of those surveyed said the president should veto the bill. The CFA has been marshaling opposition to the legislation.
"Americans don't support a harsh and one-sided ...
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