Congressman Peter Welch is asking the Department of Justice to
investigate whether big banks are coordinating their debit-card fees in
violation of federal anti-trust laws.
Vermont state government says it will do its part to help
resolve the national credit crisis. The
state will make short-term investments totaling $13 million in local
banks. The money will be used to make sure the banks have adequate working
capital.
Students returned to classes at the Sutton School this morning after an extended vacation; Vermont banks report that their industry is in good shape and has actually benefited from some of the economic downturn; more…
Chris D’Elia, president of the Vermont Bankers Association and Vermont’s Deputy Commissioner for Banking, Tom Candon join VPR’s Steve Zind to discuss the health and security of Vermont Banks.