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New bankruptcy rules.(Letter to the Editor)

Consumer Reports

| August 01, 2005 | Rollyson, Elizabeth | COPYRIGHT 2005 Consumers Union of the United States, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

In your June CR Money page on bankruptcy rules, you didn't point out the good guys in the credit counseling industry. It is important for consumers to know that professionals in reputable credit counseling agencies are trained and ready to assist them in taking control and achieving financial independence. ...

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