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Debt Trap: Keep payday and predatory lenders out of Pennsylvania- Editorial

The Patriot-News Editorial board speaks out against a bill that would allow payday lenders to charge triple diget interest rates. This bill is opposed by PennPIRG and a coalition of organizations throughout Pennsylvania.

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Media Hit | Tax

Inquirer: Here's a tax holiday that we don't need

An army of lobbyists on Capitol Hill is trying to convince Congress that after stashing nearly $1.4 trillion offshore to avoid paying U.S. taxes, corporations should get a massive tax discount for bringing the money back to America.

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Trib-Revue: Civic Arena property declared blighted

Even a desirable Pittsburgh neighborhood such as Shadyside could qualify as blighted under a 1945 state law used to get public money for economic development, a local preservationist says.

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Media Hit | Consumer Protection

Inquirer Consumer Blog: Pointlessly dangerous toys, 2011 edition

Toys made with lead and phthalates continue to pose needless risks to U.S. children, according to the annual "Trouble in Toyland" report from U.S. PIRG. Its findings are worth keeping in mind this holiday season as you shop or unwrap gifts for your kids - especially for the babies and toddlers most as risk.

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Media Hit | Consumer Protection

PA Matters: Despite Improvements, still “Trouble in Toyland”

The annual “Trouble in Toyland” report from the U.S. Public Interest Research Group shows there are still toxic toys on the shelves, despite improvements.