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Fair Credit Reporting Act under fire. (The Scoop).(Brief Article)

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On December 31, 2003, a temporary provision blocking many state actions to strengthen the Fair Credit Reporting Act expires, fueling concern that as a result of reopening the preemption provisions, privacy legislation could be reopened as well. What does this mean for the ...

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