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Rent-to-own News - Representative Holden signs on as H.R. 1767 co-sponsor

December 13, 2007

Pennsylvania Representative Tim Holden co-sponsor’s the Consumer Rental Purchase Agreement ActRepresentative Tim Holden of Pennsylvania signed on as the 62nd co-sponsor to the industry's House bill, H.R. 1767, the Consumer Rental Purchase Agreement Act, on December 6. A "blue dog conservative Democrat," Holden serves Pennsylvania's 17th congressional district and has served his constituents for eight terms. Holden has been a member of the Agriculture Committee since 1993 and was recently appointed Vice Chairman of the House Agriculture committee in the 110th Congress.

 

He was also selected to serve as the Chairman of the Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on Conservation, Credit, Energy, and Research, and continues to serve on the Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Subcommittee.In the 105th Congress, Holden was appointed to the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. Holden also serves on the Transportation Subcommittees on Highways and Transit and Aviation.

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The Connectors
By Kristen Card
Taking into consideration APRO’s 2008 Convention theme, “Rent-to-Own Connections,” we debut RTOHQ: The Magazine with a series of profiles on some of those in our industry who use their insights about rent-to-own and their abilities of persuasion to connect with members of Congress: Congressman William Lacy Clay, Steve Kruse, RSSS’ Ellison Crider, Missouri’s Mighty Cs (Larry Carrico, “Tiger” John Cleek and Dan Cole), Lyn Leach, Bryce Company’s Bryan Collins, Tom Bernau and Benefit Marketing Solutions.

 

Identity Theft in the Rent-to-Own World
By Ed Winn III
These days, businesses are being held more accountable for the records they keep and the safeguards they use to protect them. Should your customers’ personal and financial information fall into the hands of thieves, you might be liable for the damages caused.

 

APRO’s 2008 Convention Education: Your Gateway to New Ideas
The education schedule at APRO’s 2008 Rent-to-Own Convention and Buying Show in St. Louis has been revamped to provide an entire day of great ideas that you can take back to your stores. Check out the complete schedule and seminar descriptions in this issue.

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