And the bill's offending word is: 'significantly'
(NEWSER) - Republicans have found another reason to oppose financial reform: They claim it will impose regulations on dentists, florists, and plenty of other small businesses, all because of a single word: “significantly.” The Senate bill states that the Consumer Protection Agency will only regulate those who provide significant consumer financial products. But it doesn't define what's significant, Republicans argue, meaning it could apply to financing small businesses provide their customers. More»
