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National Credit Union
Administration 1775 Duke Street Alexandria, VA 22314-3428 Phone: (703) 518-6330 Web Address: http://www.ncua.gov/ |
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE |
Chairman Johnson Statement on National Consumer Protection Week, Feb. 4-10.February 7, 2007, Alexandria, Va. – President George W. Bush has proclaimed February 4 through February 10, 2007, as National Consumer Protection Week. In addition, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H. Res. 94 which recognizes the importance of this week in order to raise awareness of consumer protection options among Americans. Consumers and businesses can find resources on how to avoid identity theft and fraud by visiting the Federal Government's consumer protection website, www.consumer.gov . Chairman Johnson has released the following statement: "From making sure that fair and full disclosures occur during a credit union conversion, to working with credit unions to provide alternatives to predatory lending practices, to leading efforts to promote financial education as a way to create a real and practical understanding of how personal finance works, NCUA is at the forefront of national efforts to protect America's consumers. We appreciate Congressional recognition of this vital public policy initiative as we move forward to empower consumers through better disclosures, better education, and better choices."
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