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Ron Paul Reported to be Really Serious About Tracking Campaign Cash

by Kim Barker ProPublica This story was co-published with Yahoo! News. He may be in last place when it comes to delegates, but when it comes to filing expense reports with the FEC, Ron Paul beats everyone. His campaign’s hyper-vigilance is notable, verging on fanatical. Every bank fee, every 22 cents at a FedEx, every …

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Republican Presidential Candidates Not Specific on Help for Struggling Homeowners

by Lois Beckett ProPublica As we’ve detailed, President Obama’s plans to help homeowners have come up short time and again. We recently looked at Obama’s latest proposals, most of which are unlikely to make a major dent in the crisis. So, how about the Republican presidential candidates: What do they say should be done about …

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USOBA Suckers Republicans to Influence the Federal Trade Commission Against Debt Settlement Regulations

In a move that flies in the face of protecting consumers at large, the United State Organization of Bankruptcy Alternatives (USOBA) has enlisted the help of the following Republican Members of Congress to attempt to sway the Federal Trade Commission from issuing upcoming rules that will impact upfront fee debt settlement companies. The cover letter …

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