Press Clips 2013
Consumer group warns of auto sales scams in new documentary
Baltimore Sun, Consuming Interests blog, 5/21/2013
Maryland enrollment soars in federal phone program
Baltimore Sun, 5/5/2013
Md. consumers made several gains in latest legislative session,
Baltimore Sun, 4/21/2013
Consumer groups fear that debtors' prisons are making a resurgence
Baltimore Sun, 3/25/2013
Why don't banks live up to their mortgage promises?
The News Journal, 3/9/2013
Committee votes to allow Ticketmaster fees
Baltimore Sun, 2/28/2013
National mortgage settlement inadequate, Md consumer group says
Baltimore Sun, 2/26/2013
City politicians rush to save Ticketmaster's user fees
Baltimore Sun, 2/23/2013
MD consumer coalition takes aim at debt legislation
Baltimore Business Journal 2/22/2013
Small Investors Take Crack at Baltimore's Rental Market
WYPR-FM News, 1/14/2013
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's new mortgage rules met with some concern
Baltimore Business Journal, 1/10/2013
Press Clips 2012
Struggling homeowners may lose critical tax break in fiscal cliff talks
Washington Post, 12/20/2012
Mortgage settlement gets mixed reviews
Baltimore Sun, 12/13/2012
Mortgage settlement: not enough relief
Baltimore Sun op-ed page, 12/11/2012
Maryland consumer group says mortgage relief may bypass poorer homeowners
Maryland Gazette, 11/12/2012
Consumer group demands ZIP code info in mortgage servicing agreement
WBAL-TV News, 11/9/2012
Consumer group gives lawmakers grades for their votes
WMAR TV News, 11/04/2012
Short sales falling short
Marceline White interviewed on WYPR-FM's Maryland Morning, 10/2/2012
Major Banks Spend Millions to Help MD Homeowners Under Mortgage Settlement
Southern Maryland Online, 10/1/2012
Nonprofit: Banks could do more with mortgage settlement
WBAL-TV News, 9/25/2012
Scam victims tell stories in film
Frederick News-Post, 9/20/2012
Advocates, AG's office to meet on mortgages
Daily Record, 9/20/2012
Film on Financial Fraud to Premiere in Frederick This Week
Frederick's NewsRadio 930 WFMD, 9/17/2012
Film to be shown in Frederick focuses on mortgage fraud, debt collection
Frederick News-Post, 9/14/2012
'Stealing Trust' film on financial fraud set for Sept.19
Hagerstown Herald-Mail, 9/11/2012
Consumer groups rates Maryland legislators with high grades
Maryland Gazette, 8/17/2012,
Best Maryland legislators for consumers
Baltimore Sun, 8/14/2012
Short-term lenders could come to Maryland
DelmarvaNow, 7/22/2012
Rep. Cummings becoming voice for distressed homeowners
Washington Post, 6/26/2012
Bank of America to hold foreclosure-prevention event in Baltimore next week
Baltimore Sun, 6/22/2012
Consumer advocate: Why use almost all the city's share of mortgage settlement on demolition?
Baltimore Sun, 6/7/2012
Seniors grow old under debt
Baltimore Sun, 5/27/2012
Maryland's new mortgage delinquencies improve
Baltimore Sun, 5/16/2012
Wells Fargo to discuss reducing Md. mortgage principals
Baltimore Business Journal, 5/14/2012
Home renovations are alot of work -- and require due diligence
Baltimore Sun, 5/8/2012
"Stealing Trust" Documentary Warns of Frauds, Scams in Maryland
The Point News, St. Mary's College, 5/1/2012
Consumers stand to make a few gains from legislative session
Baltimore Sun, 4/23/2012
Film on financial fraud, featuring Maryland victims, wins award
Baltimore Brew, 4/17/2012
Filling a Void in Services: From Rent-to-Own to the Restaurant Meals Program
The Ladder, a blog from the New America Foundation's Asset Building Program, 4/2/2012
Rent-to-own: Soaking the Poor
Baltimore Sun, editorial, 3/26/2012
New option for struggling homeowners
The Situation Room, CNN, 3/23/2012
Md. groups meet with Wells Fargo, urge speedy principal reductions
Baltimore Sun Real Estate Blog, 3/20/2012
Podcast: Marceline White discusses rent-to-own reform initiative with Marc Steiner
Marc Steiner Show, WEAA FM-88.9, 3/19/2012
Marylanders Push for Foreclosure Relief
WBAL-TV, 3/19/2012
Maryland consumer advocates rally against Wells Fargo
Baltimore Business Journal, 3/19/2012
Consumer groups gives thumbs-up to foreclosure registry,
Baltimore Sun 3/12/2012
Podcast: Marceline White, Angie Barrett discuss rent-to-own report, legislation
Midday with Dan Rodricks, WYPR-88.1 FM, 3/1/2012
A plan to cap fees on rent-to-own appliances
WYPR 88.1 FM, 2/29/2012
Rent-to-Own Businesses Focus of new bill
WBAL-TV, 2/28/2012
Report: Rent-to-own stores prey on state's poor
Maryland Gazette, 2/28/2012
Consumer advocates decry lending proposal
Baltimore Sun Real Estate blog, 2/21/2012
U.S. mortgage settlement could buoy Baltimore-area housing market
Baltimore Business Journal, 2/17/2012
Marceline White, AG Doug Gansler discuss foreclosure settlement
Podcast of Marc Steiner Show, WEAA FM-88.9, 2/15/2012
Marceline White, other housing activists discuss mortgage settlement
Podcast of Midday with Dan Rodricks, WYPR-FM 88.1, 2/13/2012
Mortgage settlement has shortcomings, critics say
Baltimore Sun, 2/9/2012
Consumer rights group offers free showing of Md. foreclosure documentary
Baltimore Business Journal, 1/30/2012
Stealing Trust' screening event in Baltimore
Baltimore Sun, 1/26/2012
Changes suggested to stave off foreclosure and its ill effects
Baltimore Sun, 1/18/2012
Consumer coalition gives lawmakers tough grades
Maryland Gazette, 1/13/2012
Wish list for new director of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Baltimore Sun, 1/9/2012
Press Clips 2011
Video Exposes Tactics of Fraud Perpetrated against Seniors
AARP Bulletin, 12/1/2011
Watchdog Bourg meets Watchdog Berg
Annapolis Capital, 11/2/2011
Four to receive Maryland consumer-rights awards
Baltimore Sun, 10/14/2011
Documentary screening in Oxon Hill planned to help prevent financial fraud
Prince George's County Gazette, 10/6/2011
State, Local Officials to Host Film Screening in Oxon Hill
Upper Marlboro Patch, 10/5/2011
HCC to Host Film Screening on Financial Fraud in Maryland
Columbia Patch, 10/2/2011
Prevent Your Home Improvement Project from Turning into a Nightmare
Silver Spring Patch, 8/9/2011
Ten Ways Consumers Can Protect Themselves from Financial Predators
Silver Spring Patch, 8/2/2011
Residents react to Screening of Film Addressing Maryland Financial Predators
Silver Spring Patch 7/27/2011
Elizabeth Warren Comes to Baltimore
Daily Record Legal Affairs blog, 6/29/2011
Hair Raising "Stealing Trust" at Pratt Tomorrow
Baltimore Sun, 6/13/2011
Protecting consumer rights
Baltimore Sun, 5/11/2011
At Creative Alliance Tonight: 'Stealing Trust' exposes predatory finance
Baltimore Sun, 5/4/2011
"Stealing Trust" documentary screens next week
Baltimore Sun, 4/29/2011
Stealing Trust: Marylanders Speak Out
City Paper, 4/27/2011
Hike in auto fees hurts consumers
Baltimore Sun, 4/23/2011
Bill's cap on debt-settlement fees still considered high
Baltimore Business Journal, 4/1/2011
MD offers weak regulation of debt settlement industry
Baltimore Sun, 3/31/2011
MD considers adding protections against shady contractors
Baltimore Sun, 3/20/2011
Wanted: more mediation
Daily Record, 3/13/2011
Scam Victims Fight for Tougher Home Builder Laws
WBAL-TV, 2/17/2011
Press Clips 2010
Study recommends regulating Md. debt settlement industry
Baltimore Sun, 12/14/2010
Election could raise threshold for civil cases in Maryland civil courts
Daily Record, 10/31/10
Utility flaws thrust PSC into election spotlight
Gazette, 10/15/10
Maryland regulator joins Federal Reserve Board
The Baltimore Sun, 9/31/10
Most pro-consumer Maryland legislators
The Baltimore Sun, 9/7/10
FTC acts to protect consumers in debt settlement programs
The Baltimore Sun, 8/3/10
Be wary of promises from debt relief companies
MSNBC, 7/8/10
FTC’s delay of ID theft rules a reprieve for businesses
Baltimore Business Journal, 6/18/10
Corporations funding $500,000 tab for National Speakers Conference in Maryland
Washington Post, 6/16/10
Legislators offer consumers a mixed bag
Baltimore Sun, 4/24/10
Foreclosure, payday bills appeased consumers, business
Baltimore Business Journal, 4/16/10
Debt-settlement fraud rising with lack of regulation
Washington Post, 3/28/10
Bill aims to make MAIF car insurance more affordable
Baltimore Business Journal 3/12/10
Rite of Passage
Daily Record, 3/5/10
‘Payday’ lenders target of Maryland bill to cap loan interest rates
Baltimore Business Journal, 1/29/10
How to ward off unwanted mail, e-mail and phone calls
Exhibit A 1/22/10
Eileen Ambrose: Be careful dealing with debt settlement firms"
The Baltimore Sun, 1/5/10
Gansler: Md. must regulate 'predatory thieves'
The Baltimore Business Journal, 1/5/10
AG looks to Curb Predatory Practices
WBAL, 1/5/10
Cracking Down on Debt Settlement Companies
WBAL TV (video), 1/5/10
Debt Settlement Scams
ABC2 News (video), 1/5/10
Press Clips 2009
Trio Honored: Bloom Raskin, Del. Hecht, Washington's Gauvin lauded by Maryland Consumer Rights Coalition
The Maryland Daily Record, 12/4/09
"Congressional plan won't correct credit card system's most basic problems
The Baltimore Sun 4/29/09
State Law Targets 'Minimum Pricing'
The Wall Street Journal 4/28/09
Groups support ending phone contract termination fees
The Caroll County Times 4/25/09
Credit changes on the horizon
The Baltimore Sun 4/24/09
Waiver Sought on Cancellation Fees
The Washington Post 4/22/09
Groups Want Early Telecom Termination Fees For Jobless Halted
The Wall Street Journal 4/21/09
Waive early termination fees for jobless
The Baltimore Sun 4/21/09
Maryland consumer rights group urges relief for unemployed
The Baltimore Business Journal 4/21/09
Credit-card reform
Maryland Morning with Sheilah Kast 4/10/09
Looking out for the consumer
The Baltimore Sun 4/5/09
Any bank or credit union in Md. is safe place to park your cash
The Daily Record 1/23/09
Press Clips 2008
Many Happier Returns
The Baltimore Sun 12/14/08
Price-conscious shrug off economy troubles to grab up bargains
The Baltimore Sun 11/28/08
Termination fees hang up cell phone users
The Baltimore Sun 7/11/08