a consumer protection act. |
At this point it is too early to tell all of the outcomes that will evolve from this provision. But we are confident that through the counseling process, consumers will better understand all their options for getting their financial house in order. |
Because Doug knows Peter, he had some comfort there. |
Congress has spoken that real-estate activities [that are] financial services are allowed and ought to be regulated. The Realtors are just wrong. |
He wanted to want get some place where he could play a big role, and he knew that they had a competitive chance to take a good long run in the playoffs. The fact that they stepped up early to make an offer really hit home. |
I predict it's going to be 70 (degrees) and sunny. |
I would think it's something that will deserve consideration at some point. But first, they have to find a deal they're interested in, and nothing at this point appears to be on the front burner. I assume that teams will sit back and make decisions closer to the trade deadline. |
I'm not excusing it. I'm 100%, totally against any sort of enhancement, ... But I do give Andrew an awful lot of credit for standing up and saying, 'Hey, this is the truth. It was what it was and let's move on.' |
In fact, ... the notices were sent on Thursday, July 28, but with Saturday and Sunday so close, I can understand that some people, especially those who do not live in the region, may not have got them on the due date. |
It wasn't something that couldn't be bought over the counter, and that's a big distinction in my mind. No one was trying to do anything illegal or hide anything. |
It's obviously something that, looking back on it, he wishes in some ways he hadn't. And he's been very clear that knowing what he knows today, he wouldn't use it again. |
My guess is the league will be back with a hard cap, but I hope I'm wrong. I would hope they would recognize the concessions the players have made. If they (include a cap), there's a good chance the players will be so offended they'll just walk away from the table. I would be flabbergasted if the owners did that because of the amount of work that went into that proposal. I believe that (offer) can help lead to an agreement. |
Over three to five years, American consumers will change their habits to take control of their debts, |
Pension reforms, like investment advice and automatic enrollment, will strengthen the ability of Americans to save and invest for retirement. |
The credit-counseling provision is one of the best things about it, because it helps people to get their feet on the ground and to get an understanding of what went wrong and what they can do to adjust for the future. |