Follows Federal Courts Blocking FTC Rule That Would Prevent Unwanted Charges WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) introduced a bill to codify the FTC’s Click-to-Cancel rule to make cancelling subscriptions easier. On Tuesday, a federal appeals court blocked the rule days before it was supposed to go into effect on July 14.   “Too many companies are relying on shady fine print and confusing cancellation processes to lock customers into charges they never agreed to. They’re counting on customers to forget, give up, or get stuck in the fine print so they can keep charging their card every month,” said Senator Gallego. “This bill puts an end to

WASHINGTON – Senators Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), Todd Young (R-IN), Jim Risch (R-ID), and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) introduced the Investing in Main Street Act to increase investment in small businesses by permitting banks to invest up to 15 percent of their capital in Small Business Investment Companies (SBIC).   “Starting a small business gives those willing to work hard a shot at achieving the American dream. But without access to capital, it’s nearly impossible to get a small business off the ground,” said Senator Gallego. “This commonsense, bipartisan bill helps unlock more capital for Main Street, empowering small businesses across the country to grow, innovate, and create jobs. I’m proud to introduce it

VA now says it will cut 30,000 jobs – less than half of its original plan of 83,000 positions WASHINGTON – Monday, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced that it is reversing course on plans to lay off more than 83,000 employees after intense pushback. In response to the initial plan, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), a Marine combat veteran and member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, placed a blanket hold on all VA nominees. “From the very beginning, I’ve said gutting the VA is a betrayal of the men and women who served this country and would erode veterans’ trust for years to come. That’s why I placed a hold