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Dick Durbin: “The Credit Card Competition Act was endorsed by President…”

Featuring: Dick Durbin, Democratic | U.S. Senate Illinois

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Sen. Durbin on Trump Admin's Mental Health Grant Cuts & Credit Card Competition Act

Published | Video Starts at 10:24

It's time we bring back real competition to the credit card industry, the kind that encourages growth and brings about lower prices. This bipartisan bill that I've described to you, The Credit Card Competition Act was endorsed by President Trump this week. It was kind of a pleasant surprise. I didn't know it was coming. He was unequivocal in supporting it. It would address the outrageous swipe fees that are being charged to retailers. (10:24–10:29)

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