Congress takes on Credit Cards

Congressional lawmakers are seeking to reform practices used by credit card companies. The House committee on Financial Services has been pressured by consumer interests groups to examine the problem of credit card debt in American families. This seems to be a Democratic effort; the article is sans any Republican quotes. The committee itself is chaired by a Democrat, and has a likewise majority. Notable members of an otherwise un-notable committee; Ron Paul of Texas, and Gwen Moore of our very own Wisconsin.