Statement on Brian Deese’s Departure From White House National Economic Council
February 2, 2023 — In response to news that Brian Deese, a champion of President Biden’s competition agenda, is stepping down from his role as Director of the National Economic Council, the American Economic Liberties Project released the following statement.
CFPB Stands Up to the Credit Card Cartel
February 1, 2023 — In response to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s new proposed rule to rein in excessive credit card late fees, the American Economic Liberties Project released the following statement.
CNBC: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau targets excessive credit card fees in new rule proposal
February 1, 2023 — Economic Liberties' Policy Analyst Shahid Naeem talked with CNBC about the CFPB’s fight against rip-off junk fees.
Fortune: ‘Ridiculous’ airline fees for checked bags and seating assignments could become a thing of the past with this new bill
February 1, 2023 — In Fortune, Economic Liberties' Senior Fellow for Aviation & Travel Bill McGee applauded Senators Markey and Blumenthal and Congressmen Cohen and Garcia's FAIR Fees Act and Airline Passengers’ Bill of Rights.
Break Up Ticketmaster Coalition Celebrates Biden Administration’s Crackdown on Ticketing Junk Fees
February 1, 2023 — In response to an announcement from the White House Competition Council urging Congress to crack down on excessive online concert, sporting event, and other entertainment ticket junk fees, the Break Up Ticketmaster coalition released the following statement.