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States Landing Hard on Payday Loan Industry, But Wisconsin Won’t Cap Interest Rates (w/Update)

• April 13, 2010 • 1 Comment

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Blue Hippo Sued by FTC; Only One Computer Sent While $15 Million Was Pocketed in Layaway Fees

• November 15, 2009 • 3 Comments

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The New Orleans Times-Picayune

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The Guardian, UK

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Trump backs abortion in cases of rape or incest, contradicting Alabama law May 19, 2019
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Teacher suspended after her pupils criticise Italian far-right law May 19, 2019
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Harry and Meghan release wedding photos to mark anniversary May 19, 2019
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The BBC

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Eurovision 2019: Netherlands wins song contest May 19, 2019
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India elections 2019: Modi on ballot as polling ends May 18, 2019
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The Brazilian street artist who brings history to graffiti May 18, 2019
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Arnold Schwarzenegger drop-kicked at South Africa event May 18, 2019
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