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Payday Lending Bill Signed

By Andrea Chalfin

· May 26, 2010, 7:33 am

Governor Bill Ritter signed a new law yesterday that restricts payday lending in the state. The measure narrowly passed the legislature after heated debate. Proponents say they hope it'll help people escape a cycle of poverty and debt. Bente Birkeland has more from the state capitol.

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