By Tasnim Shamma – WABE The nonprofit research group Center for Responsible Lending said changes proposed by the federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau could hurt Georgia’s military service members. The federal agency’s interim director Mick...
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In February, Georgia Watch worked with the Attorney General’s Office, the Consumer Protection Unit, and Army Community Service, Airman & Family Readiness Centers and installation legal teams to organize focus groups across Georgia. These sessions...
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By WALTER C. JONES ATLANTA — A clue to how at least one consumer-protection bill may fair in this year’s session of the General Assembly came during a panel discussion when all four legislators and the moderator complained of being victimized. That issue...
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Watch the story online by clicking here. A statewide initiative to help active military members and families to avoid becoming victims of unscrupulous lenders or scam artists is now in its early stages. The Georgia Military Consumer Protection Initiative...
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[OPINION] The Consumer Protection Unit of Georgia Attorney General Sam Olens’ office is putting together a program to protect soldiers’ financial security while they are protecting our national security. Americans serving in the armed forces in...
More info“Olens Announces Georgia Military Consumer Protection Initiative”
ATLANTA — Attorney General Sam Olens announced the start of the Georgia Military Consumer Protection Initiative. At a press conference, speakers outlined the importance of empowering service men and women in Georgia to avoid predatory practices in the...
More info“State project provides consumer help for military”
By TOM CRAWFORD Military members stationed in Georgia – both new recruits and long-serving veterans – will get information and assistance in dealing with consumer finance problems from a new state initiative. Georgia Watch, the consumer advocacy...
More info“Attorney General Sam Olens announces start of Georgia Military Consumer Protection Initiative”
Staff Reports, Calhoun Times Yesterday, Attorney General Sam Olens, Director John Sours of the Consumer Protection Unit, Holly Petraeus, Director of Servicemember Affairs for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and Georgia Watch announced the start...
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Georgia attorney general and Defense Department bureau to join in producing guide for military consumers By Walter C. Jones ATLANTA | Members of the military serving in Georgia are getting new protection to go along with their body armor and camouflage...
More infoGeorgia Military Consumer Protection Initiative Announced
ATLANTA, GA, September 29, 2015 – Today, Georgia Watch, alongside Attorney General Sam Olens, Director John Sours of the Consumer Protection Unit, and Holly Petraeus, Director of Servicemember Affairs for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, announced...
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