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Biden administration proposes rule to ban junk fees: Americans are fed up

Por: CBS News Politics October 11, 2023

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If there's one thing that unifies Americans, it's their hatred of so-called junk fees, or charges that are often hidden until payment is due and that can inflate the ultimate price of everything from food delivery to and bank accounts. Now, the Biden administration says it's taking aim at the practice by proposing a rule that would ban businesses from the practice. The move comes days after California Gov. Gavin Newsom that bans... + full article



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