Congress would not permit all convenience stores to agree to charge the same amount for gasoline. Yet S. 575 and H.R. 1081 would allow the banks and credit card companies to continue engaging in the same practice on swipe fees!
Grassroots messages could not be more important at this point. Every retailer needs to make their voice heard in Washington by contacting their elected officials and tell them how much you are paying in interchange fees and how important these reforms are to your business and your customers.
Attached are talking points for you to use to contact your elected officials. You may visit http://www.capitolconnect.com/nacs/ to send a letter or you may call them at the numbers below:
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Senator Jay Rockefeller |
(202)224-6472 |
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Senator Joe Manchin |
(202)224-3954 |
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Congresswoman Shelley Moore Capito |
(202)225-2711 |
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Congressman Nick Rahall |
(202)225-3452 |
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Congressman David McKinley |
(202)225-4172 |
If you are able to make contact with your congressional delegation, please advise the OMEGA Office.
Congress needs to hear from you. Take action TODAY!
