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Improving Consumer Protection in the Prepaid Calling Card Market
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Full Committee |
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
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10:00 AM
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SR - 253
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View Archive Webcast |
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The Committee will examine information disclosure to consumers, allegations of hidden charges and fees, discrepancies in minutes marketed and minutes received, alleged deceptive advertising practices, and efforts by the Federal Trade Commission to combat consumer abuse in this area.
In addition, the Committee will consider S. 2998, the Prepaid Calling Card Consumer Protection Act of 2008, which was introduced by Senator Bill Nelson (D-Fla.) and cosponsored by Committee Members Senator John Kerry (D-Mass.) and Senator Olympia Snowe (R-Maine). At the hearing, Senator Nelson will preside. |
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Witnesses
Opening Remarks
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The Honorable Eliot L. Engel
United States Representative, New York, 17th District
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Panel 1
Panel 2
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