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The Fees & Accept Bill
New bill aims to lower credit card fees and accept cash
An act relating to credit card fees and requiring the acceptance of cash
Good for everyday people ·
This bill would help people by making businesses accept cash and lowering credit card fees.
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If this bill passes, it could save you money on fees and make it easier to pay with cash. Now is the time to support it.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- The bill requires businesses to accept cash.
- It aims to lower the fees charged for using credit cards.
- This could help people who prefer cash or want to avoid extra fees.
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