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Payday Lenders Ask Their Pals in D.C. For Gov’t Handout

NICE TRY

Payday lenders have been trying to use their Capitol Hill connections and lobbying heft to get a loan to keep their doors open. So far, they've gotten a hard no.

Sam Brodey
Sam Brodey 

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Sam Brodey

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