In this photo illustration, major US credit cards are seen in New York City

In this photo illustration, major US credit cards are seen in New York City. The US House of Representatives approved legislation Wednesday aimed at protecting credit card consumers from shock interest rate increases and fees in a country where plastic has long been king.
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