Farmer Who Challenged Debt-Relief Program Fails in Fee Appeal

A Tennessee man isn’t entitled to legal fees for challenging as discriminatory a federal debt-relief program for socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers that was repealed while his case played out, an appeals court said Wednesday. Although Robert Holman obtained a preliminary injunction before Congress repealed the program, he doesn’t qualify as a prevailing party entitled…

Farmer Who Challenged Debt-Relief Program Fails in Fee Appeal

A Tennessee man isn’t entitled to legal fees for challenging as discriminatory a federal debt-relief program for socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers that was repealed while his case played out, an appeals court said Wednesday. Although Robert Holman obtained a preliminary injunction before Congress repealed the program, he doesn’t qualify as a prevailing party entitled…

Retail Sales Get No Help From Surging Credit Card Debt

Retail sales unexpectedly stalled at the end of the year, raising questions about the strength of the American consumer. In the past years, household consumption has been a vital engine of growth. Even as inflation squeezed budgets and confidence surveys turned gloomy, people kept spending. That’s precisely why the latest data felt different. Not a…

Hospitals push for a change to Oregon law that could increase medical debt among low-income patients

Opponents say the seemingly small change could undermine efforts to help low-income patients access care. Hospitals say it’s a burden. Oregon lawmakers are considering weakening a key guardrail established to protect low-income patients from becoming ensnared in debt. Currently, tax-exempt hospitals must screen patients for charity care eligibility if they are uninsured, enrolled in Medicaid…