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White House announces new efforts to crack down on 'tens of billions' in junk fees (www.cnbc.com)

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The White House, in partnership with the Federal Trade Commission and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, will reveal plans aimed at banning junk fees.

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[–] ComfortablyGlum@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 year ago

Headlines about chaos gets more looks. The left aren't as good at marketing themselves and their actions, and it's nearly impossible to overshadow the bad actors in politics right now. If the average Joe wants to see positive change happening, they have to dig, and most are too exhausted, too busy, too overwhelmed to take the time; bad actors count on this.