It is very interesting to stumble on very enlightening clips from CSPAN while I was doing research for other work/articles. So please take the time to watch and listen to what these folks were saying 10 years ago.
Obviously, the legislative rules created from this were watered down to non-existent after the legislation past during sub-committee “wording” changes are made by “Corporate Lobbyist” much like the last 3 Credit Card Reform Acts have been.
Rep Tom Udall (D) NM – July 2002
Senator Jay Inslee (D) Washington – July 2002