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Opposing groups find evidence to support positions in GAO interchange fee report

WASHINGTON -- "If interchange fees for merchants were lowered, consumers could benefit from lower prices for goods and services," said a report released Thursday by the Government Accountability Office (GAO), "but proving such an effect is difficult, and consumers may face higher costs for using their cards."

The GAO said any regulation of interchange fees would suppose "challenges for implementation, such as determining at which rate to set, providing more information to consumers or addressing the interests of both large and small issuers and merchants in bargaining efforts."
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Nonprofit group to raise funds with NASCAR event

ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- The NATSO Foundation will host a day at the races during the NATSO 2010 Show in Las Vegas to raise money for public research and educational projects in the coming year.

Acknowledges retailer's contribution to community

CHESTER, Va. -- Uppy's Convenience Stores Inc. won the Greater Richmond (Va.) Chamber's Impact Award, said a report by The Richmond Times-Dispatch. The chain was picked from a field of six finalists. The Impact Award goes to a for-profit company that has expanded its sales and number of employees, demonstrates innovation, offers a quality work environment and contributes to the community. The selection process includes a site visit to each finalist.
 
 
11/24/2009
Nonprofit group to raise funds with NASCAR event
11/23/2009
Acknowledges retailer's contribution to community
11/20/2009
Opposing groups find evidence to support positions in GAO interchange fee report
11/20/2009
Will develop next-generation payment products
11/18/2009
CSPTV wins 2009 Digital Azbee for best trade show/conference coverage
11/17/2009
Keeps CO-OP Network ATMs in 7-Eleven stores
11/17/2009
PumpTop TV bringing style clips gas station screens
11/17/2009
Car Wash Services & Equipment to represent line
11/16/2009
Marketers in Wisconsin, New York City to distribute $3 cards to motorists
11/16/2009
Designed with First Data for small retailers to leverage transaction aggregation
11/13/2009
WiFi services now available for drivers, motorists
11/12/2009
Companies big, medium and small perform good works
11/11/2009
Stewart's Shops leaders establish charitable fund
11/11/2009
Offering free car washes for military personnel; also providing Safe Place
11/11/2009
New prepaid-card packaging to launch at Winn-Dixie
11/10/2009
Grocery chain ends gas discount deal with fuel retailer
11/10/2009
Retailers should design c-stores around attitudes of shoppers: study
11/10/2009
NATSO Foundation launches H1N1 toolkit
11/9/2009
C-store retailer, grocer sponsored honor flights for vets
11/9/2009
Innovative retailers share unique marketing programs at Consumer Insights Forum

The Cap and Trade Challenge
Steve Cousins discusses the impact of cap-and-trade legislation on refiners.
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Redefining Refining
Tesoro’s Lynn Westfall addresses the harsh reality facing the refining industry.
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