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GOP, Dems share support for Earned Wage Access during House hearing, split over details

GOP, Dems share support for Earned Wage Access during House hearing, split over details

by Melody Xu | Jan 13, 2026 | Business, Featured

WASHINGTON — Republicans and Democrats shared bipartisan support for Earned Wage Access during a House hearing on Tuesday, but disagreed on whether it needs to be treated like credit — a distinction that could determine how much consumers pay in fees and how tightly...

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