Watchdog: Visa–Mastercard ‘duopoly’ spends millions blocking competition
According to a report, the two companies spent a combined $80 million lobbying against credit card competition acts.
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According to a report, the two companies spent a combined $80 million lobbying against credit card competition acts.
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