The House broke Friday from a divisive debate on banking laws to applaud a military unit visiting the Capitol. But first, lawmakers had to finesse their own rules. They were about to vote on a financial regulation amendment when Rep. Spencer Bachus, R-Ala., asked for the House to recognize more than 85 uniformed soldiers from Fort Bragg, N.C., seated ...

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. lawmakers and consumer activists on Friday highlighted the need to reform overdraft fees that banks charge their customers, saying all too often a cup of coffee can wind up costing $40. Bills moving through the House of Representatives and Senate are designed to limit banks' ability to charge such fees -- often more than $30 per transaction ...

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. lawmakers and consumer activists on Friday highlighted the need to reform overdraft fees that banks charge their customers, saying all too often a cup of coffee can wind up costing $40. Bills moving through the House of Representatives and Senate are designed to limit banks' ability to charge such fees -- often more than $30 per transaction ...