PRWeb.com Press Release Feed - Vocus Press Release Account Feed http://www.prweb.com PRWeb.com Press Release Feed - Press Releases en xml@emediawire.com xml@emediawire.com 30 USOBA Praises Passage of Fair Debt Relief Regulation http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/02/prweb3564044.htm The U.S. Virgin Islands Enacts Consumer-Protective Debt Settlement Regulations (PRWeb Feb 4, 2010)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/02/prweb3564044.htm USOBA to Speak at Debt Buyers’ Association International Conference http://www.prweb.com/releases/debtsettlement/USOBA/prweb3524284.htm Debt Settlement Trade Organization to Address Opportunities for Partnership with Debt Buyers (PRWeb Jan 27, 2010)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/debtsettlement/USOBA/prweb3524284.htm USOBA Partners With Communities in Schools of Central Texas to Help Families in Need This Holiday Season. http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/12/prweb3348764.htm The USOBA donation to the Communities In Schools of Central Texas Holiday Assistance Program will provide much needed help to their students and families during this Holiday season. (PRWeb Dec 16, 2009)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/12/prweb3348764.htm USOBA Legislative Chair to Speak at Consumer Federation of America Conference http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3248304.htm John Ansbach to join panel speaking on proposed reforms to the debt settlement industry and what effect they may have on consumers (PRWeb Nov 24, 2009)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3248304.htm United States Organizations for Bankruptcy Alternatives Chosen to Participate in FTC Panel http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/10/prweb3082184.htm USOBA’s Jenna Keehnen and John Ansbach selected to discuss amendments to regulations affecting debt relief services. (PRWeb Oct 21, 2009)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/10/prweb3082184.htm USOBA Announces Speakers for its 2009 Winter Conference http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/10/prweb3019144.htm “USOBA conferences afford individuals across the debt settlement industry the opportunity to gain a wealth of invaluable knowledge,” USOBA Executive Director Jenna Keehnen said. Compliance is always a top priority in this industry, and USOBA conference speakers cater to that with an educational and informative experience for the attendees.” (PRWeb Oct 9, 2009)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/10/prweb3019144.htm New Study Finds Debt Settlement Offers Consumers ‘The Most Immediate Form of Debt Relief Available Today’ http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/09/prweb2929244.htm “We are sponsoring this white paper, not because we agree with everything in it, but because USOBA is dedicated to adding important information and knowledge to the ongoing dialogue and discussion regarding debt settlement,” USOBA Legislative Chairperson John Ansbach said. “This paper does that in a way that should assist legislators and regulators at both the state and federal levels.” (PRWeb Sep 23, 2009)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/09/prweb2929244.htm Women Legislators Support USOBA Debt Settlement Services Act, Reject ‘Advance Fee Ban’ http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/09/prweb2919524.htm NFWL passes resolution supporting increased consumer protection and reasonable fee legislation.“The NFWL’s support confirms the important balance that the Debt Settlement Services Act strikes,” said USOBA Executive Director Jenna Keehnen. “The USOBA and NFLW recognize that debt settlement is an important and viable option for consumers facing considerable financial hardship, and one that needs transparent operations and government-supported standards.” (PRWeb Sep 22, 2009)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/09/prweb2919524.htm USOBA Legislative Chair to Speak at the National Foundation for Women Legislators Annual Conference http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/09/prweb2828564.htm “The NFWL is a amazing organization, and their Conference provides a wonderful forum for a powerful exchange of ideas – I am thrilled and honored to contribute to the discussions there,” Ansbach said. Ansbach will be discussing the current business-assisted options consumers have to address their unsecured debt obligations, as well as current state and federal efforts aimed at regulating debt resolution services. (PRWeb Sep 3, 2009)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/09/prweb2828564.htm USOBA Endorses Groundbreaking Study Analyzing Debt Settlement Industry http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/08/prweb2740214.htm “This shared study offers for the first time a clear and detailed debt settlement consumer welfare analysis, amply provided for and detailed in the extensive samples used in the research,” said John Ansbach, Legislative Chair of USOBA. “We’re hopeful the study will contribute to the ongoing discussion of how best to ensure that honest, ethical debt settlement companies can continue to support consumers in need,” Ansbach said. (PRWeb Aug 13, 2009)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/08/prweb2740214.htm USOBA Board of Directors Meets in Dallas http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/08/prweb2740354.htm “We take great pride in the standards we’ve set for the industry,” Keehnen said. “They are the stepping stone of improvement of the debt settlement industry.” USOBA created the first set of standards for the debt settlement industry. It also has membership requirements that include consumer protective measures, a consumer complaint process, UCAP, free marketing analysis, and accreditation from which member companies and consumers benefit. (PRWeb Aug 12, 2009)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/08/prweb2740354.htm USOBA Announces its Annual Winter Conference http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/08/prweb2713474.htm USOBA Executive Director Jenna Keehnen believes USOBA conferences are an excellent resource to gain knowledge on legislation, regulations, and legal and other industry changes. “This year, so many legislative changes have happened impacting the debt settlement industry,” Keehnen said. “I am confident that this conference will be an invaluable tool for every player in the debt settlement arena.” (PRWeb Aug 4, 2009)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/08/prweb2713474.htm USOBA to Host Drive for Communities in Schools at its 2009 Conference http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/06/prweb2491554.htm USOBA has partnered with Communities in Schools and will be hosting a drive at its Summer Conference in Chicago to benefit at-risk students. From June 7 – 9, USOBA will be collecting hotel toiletries, such as the mini shampoo and conditioner bottles. These toiletries will put in personal hygiene kits for the students. (PRWeb Jun 3, 2009)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/06/prweb2491554.htm USOBA Proudly Announces its 2009 Summer Conference Sponsors and Exhibitors http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/05/prweb2465084.htm “Our incredibly informative conferences afford our members the opportunity to connect with representatives from several industry-related organizations,” USOBA Executive Director Jenna Keehnen said. “The valuable contributions from our sponsors and exhibitors help to further our endeavors as a trade association, thus improving the debt settlement industry for consumers.” (PRWeb May 27, 2009)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/05/prweb2465084.htm USOBA Announces its 2009 Summer Conference Speakers and Topics http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/05/prweb2421434.htm With two panels discussing hot topics in the industry and an array of experts in the field speaking, USOBA Director of Member Relations, Krysten Howerton, is confident that this conference will be one of the most informative and captivating ones USOBA has ever hosted. (PRWeb May 14, 2009)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/05/prweb2421434.htm USOBA Welcomes the FTC at Its 2009 Summer Conference http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/05/prweb2380594.htm USOBA has confirmed that Stephanie Rosenthal from the FTC's Division of Financial Practices will be speaking on the topic of marketing practices. This year, the conference will be held at the Hyatt Regency in Chicago, Illinois from June 7 – 9. (PRWeb May 1, 2009)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/05/prweb2380594.htm USOBA Collaborates with Montana Legislature Toward Enacting New Debt Settlement Law http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/04/prweb2367694.htm Introduced by Representative Deborah Kottel (D-Great Falls), Montana House Bill 318 is the first act of legislation passed in Montana that will regulate the debt settlement industry. (PRWeb Apr 29, 2009)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/04/prweb2367694.htm USOBA Responds to the BBB’s Rating System For the Debt Settlement Industry http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/04/prweb2354344.htm “We fully support the BBB’s mission of providing accurate and meaningful information to assist consumers in making informed decisions when choosing among competing businesses,” USOBA Executive Director Jenna Keehnen said. “When the BBB provides consumers with unbiased and objective feedback about how a business performs based on the number, nature and response to customer complaints, consumers, industry competitors, government regulators and the BBB all benefit. Unfortunately, the BBB generally evaluates debt settlement companies based on the BBB’s historical perception of and bias against the debt settlement industry, rather than evaluating individual debt settlement companies on their own merits.” (PRWeb Apr 27, 2009)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/04/prweb2354344.htm USOBA Announces Its First Annual Financial Fitness Day http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/04/prweb2352804.htm The USOBA team is so excited to be able to offer this unique event to the city of Chicago. We have an exceptional opportunity to inform the public on the financial challenges that so many of us face in today’s tough economic state. (PRWeb Apr 23, 2009)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/04/prweb2352804.htm USOBA Announces its Annual Summer Conference http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/03/prweb2266424.htm According to USOBA Executive Director Jenna Keehnen, USOBA conferences are an excellent resource to gain knowledge on legislation, regulations, and legal and other industry changes. “In light of the busy legislative season involving debt settlement this year, I am confident our summer conference will be a valuable tool for anyone involved in the industry.” (PRWeb Mar 26, 2009)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/03/prweb2266424.htm USOBA and Auriemma's Survey Is Just What the FTC Has Been Looking For http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/03/prweb2268044.htm What is not publicly available and would help us enormously is hard data to demonstrate that debt settlement companies are obtaining results for most consumers given the pervasive, unqualified claims of success used in much of the marketing for this industry. We asked for this as part of the workshop and have not received it from any industry member or trade group, (PRWeb Mar 26, 2009)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/03/prweb2268044.htm Innovative Policy Partner Membership Supports USOBA Legislative Efforts http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/03/prweb2203994.htm Currently there is active legislation in over 14 states requiring USOBA representatives to travel nationwide to testify at various legislative hearings. USOBA Executive Director Jenna Keehnen expects there will be even more legislation introduced in the coming weeks. The driving force behind creating the Policy Partner program was ensure that USOBA members have an active voice in the legislation being introduced, amended, and passed. (PRWeb Mar 4, 2009)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/03/prweb2203994.htm USOBA Announces Committee Chairs http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/03/prweb2199494.htm “The negative image the industry has is unwarranted,” Keehnen said. “This is an excellent opportunity for USOBA and its members to debunk this false impression of debt settlement companies.” (PRWeb Mar 3, 2009)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/03/prweb2199494.htm USOBA Presents at 2009 Annual DBA International Conference http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/02/prweb1961954.htm “Education about our industry to all parties involved is vital,” Keehnen said. “Open lines of communication will ensure success for everyone involved. These are the first steps in a long process.” (PRWeb Feb 5, 2009)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/02/prweb1961954.htm USOBA, Nation's Leading Debt Settlement Industry Association, Announces New Measures to Safeguard Consumers http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/01/prweb1926084.htm A new link on USOBA (www.usoba.org) provides consumers with a convenient means of verifying whether a company belongs to The United States Organization for Bankruptcy Alternatives (USOBA), the leading debt settlement industry association dedicated to consumer protection. (PRWeb Jan 28, 2009)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/01/prweb1926084.htm The United States Organizations for Bankruptcy Alternatives (USOBA) Gives Back http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/12/prweb1758154.htm The United States Organizations for Bankruptcy Alternatives (http://www.usoba.org/) (USOBA) gives back to the community. USOBA is proud to represent more than 130 member companies of the debt settlement community that give back on a daily basis. "Representing such compassionate companies is truly an inspiration and we are happy to have the opportunity to give back through Communities in Schools of Central Texas (http://www.cisaustin.org/)," says Krysten Howerton, Director of Member Relations. (PRWeb Dec 17, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/12/prweb1758154.htm USOBA Compiles Debt Settlement Industry Statistics http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/12/prweb1758174.htm The United States Organizations for Bankruptcy Alternatives (http://www.usoba.org/) (USOBA) is pleased to announce an alliance with Auriemma Consulting Group (http://www.acg.net/) (ACG) who will be performing an unprecedented benchmarking survey for the debt settlement industry. Many regulatory agencies have indicated a need for debt settlement industry statistics; USOBA could not agree more and has stepped up to the plate to deliver. (PRWeb Dec 17, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/12/prweb1758174.htm USOBA Focuses Debt Settlement Industry on Legal Compliance http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1576214.htm The United States Organizations for Bankruptcy Alternatives (http://www.usoba.org/) (USOBA) is hosting their biannual 2008 Winter Conference in San Diego, CA on November 9-11. This event will provide a venue for industry experts to share valuable insight and knowledge to the debt settlement industry with a primary focus on legal compliance. (PRWeb Nov 11, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1576214.htm USOBA Answers the Call for Debt Settlement Industry Statistics http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1568344.htm The United States Organizations for Bankruptcy Alternatives (USOBA) (http://www.usoba.org/) is pleased to announce an alliance with Auriemma Consulting Group (http://www.acg.net/) (ACG). They will be performing an unprecedented benchmarking survey for the debt settlement industry. Many regulatory agencies have indicated a need for debt settlement industry statistics; USOBA could not agree more and has stepped up to the plate to deliver. (PRWeb Nov 4, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1568344.htm USOBA Takes Debt Settlement Back to the Foundation http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1541024.htm The United States Organizations for Bankruptcy Alternatives (http://www.usoba.org/) (USOBA) is hosting their biannual 2008 Winter Conference in San Diego, CA on November 9-11. Twice a year, member and industry-related companies convene to increase their knowledge, education and experience in a networking atmosphere. The theme of this conference is: Back to the Foundation, How Can Companies Ensure that they are Compliant? (PRWeb Oct 29, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1541024.htm USOBA Announces UCAP, a Compliance Audit Program for the Debt Settlement Industry http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1514154.htm USOBA (http://www.usoba.org/), the leading debt settlement trade association, announces UCAP. This Compliance Audit Program will help to ensure the utmost in consumer protection and industry self regulation. Consumers seeking debt relief assistance deserve the opportunity to make that choice with confidence and clarity. (PRWeb Oct 23, 2008)

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