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THE DEBT MARKETPLACE - AT A GLANCE
http://www.debtconnection.com/news.asp
Friday, April 21, 2006

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http://www.debtconnection.com/mastersearch.asp
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DENNIS & JUDY HAMMOND PRESENT DEBT CONNECTION SYMPOSIUM AND EXPO 2006
Whether you are a Creditor, Collection Agency, Attorney, Debt Buyer, or Industry Vendor, from the operations or relationship management side of the business, Debt Connection Symposium and Expo 2006, powered by the nTAG interactive name badge and the DebtConnection.com website, will provide you a high quality conference experience, with a focus on education and providing great opportunity for networking and connecting with clients, vendors, and business partners in the collection & recovery industry.

This event will present a solid opportunity to hear an update on the State of the Industry from those in the know, or explore deeper into the educational sessions with our Creditor and Collections Tracks.

The Expo will provide access to the latest in products and services, with screening room demonstrations of cutting edge products and exciting new technologies.

Additionally, Thursday evening, September 7th, there will be a Black Tie Celebration Benefit, featuring the Tribute Awards and the DCS Idol finalists.

Please make plans now to join us September 6th - 8th, 2006 at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza in Los Angeles, CA. Convenient to Beverly Hills, Rodeo Drive, Santa Monica Pier, Venice Beach, and, of course, HOLLYWOOD!

For more information, please see our conference web site:
http://www.dcs2006.com
or contact Resource Management Services, Inc. at 562-906-1101.

Interested Exhibitors or Sponsors should contact Chris Straiter, at the above number or chris.straiter@resourcemanagement.com

FTC JOINS FOREIGN PARTNERS IN RECOMMENDING INTERNATIONAL EFFORTS TO COMBAT SPAM
The FTC has joined its foreign partners in calling for stepped up cross-border law enforcement cooperation and increased public/private sector cooperation to combat spam.
http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2006/04/spam.htm

FREDDIE MAC TO PAY TO SETTLE ALLEGATIONS
The home loan giant Freddie Mac has agreed to pay a record $3.8 million fine to settle allegations it made illegal campaign contributions.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060419/ap_on_bi_ge/freddie_mac_fec_6

FORD PURCHASING CHIEF CALLS FOR BANKRUPTCY LAW REFORM
With auto-parts supplier Chapter 11s on the rise, the purchasing chief of Ford Motor Co. Tuesday called for bankruptcy law reform that would allow auto makers to reclaim their property in supplier plants.
http://www.marketwatch.com/News/Story/Story.aspx?dist=newsfinder&siteid=google&guid=%7B6E435FD0-B7F1-4454-A666-B608047D53BD%7D&keyword=

GROWTH IN CREDIT CARDS, CHECKING LIFTS WAMU
Washington Mutual Inc. rode growth in its credit card and checking account businesses to first-quarter earnings that easily topped estimates.
http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/business/267153_wamuearns19.html

UTAH FALLS TO NO. 3 IN U.S. - FOR BANKRUPTCY FILINGS
When it comes to personal bankruptcy filings, Utah no longer holds the title of Insolvency Capital of the Nation.
http://deseretnews.com/dn/view/1,1249,635200483,00.html

FTC ISSUES 28TH ANNUAL REPORT ON FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT
The Commission has authorized the staff to release publicly the 28th Annual Report to Congress on the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA).
http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2006/04/fyi0621.htm

DFCU WITHDRAWS CHARTER CONVERSION APPLICATION
DFCU Financial Federal Credit Union (DFCU) has voluntarily withdrawn its application to convert from a credit union to a mutual savings bank.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060417/dem017.html?.v=37

CITIGROUP PROFIT RISES 4%
said it earned $5.64 billion, or $1.12 a share, compared with $5.44 billion, or $1.04 a share, a year ago.
http://www.marketwatch.com/News/Story/Story.aspx?guid=%7B78D7BC34-19F8-435B-8097-E5E72AFAFDC7%7D&siteid=google&dist=

UNDERSTANDING DIALERS: THE ESSENTIALS OF EFFECTIVE COLLECTIONS
Resource Management Services, Inc. still showing great success with this addition to their line of key industry publications, Understanding Dialers: The Essentials of Effective Collections. Looking to be a key component of any effective campaign, this book is a "must-read" for top Recovery Managers everywhere.
$69.00 + S&H To order, click here:
http://www.resourcemanagement.com/dialer

DEBTCONNECTION.COM CONTINUES TO GROW & EXPAND
The industry Website, http://www.debtconnection.com continues to grow tremendously and expands with new listings daily. Find portfolios, buyers, sellers and industry service providers such as consultants, agencies, products and more.

NEWEST ADDITIONS AND UPDATES TO DEBTCONNECTION.COM

DEBT SELLERS
To view all listed debt sellers and contact information on
DEBTCONNECTION.COM check:
http://www.debtconnection.com/debtsellers.asp
New additions and updates this week include:

LIGHTHOUSE FINANCIAL GROUP
813-637-8305

MBS CORPORATION
484-347-8771

AGENCIES
To view all listed agencies and contact information on
DEBTCONNECTION.COM check
http://www.debtconnection.com/agencies.asp
New additions and updates this week include:

ETHAN & ASSOCIATES
985-875-2294

CONSULTANTS
To view all listed consultants and contact information on
DEBTCONNECTION.COM check:
http://www.debtconnection.com/blisting.asp?13
New additions this week include:

MBS CORPORATION
484-347-8771

TRAINING
To view all listed companies and contact information on
DEBTCONNECTION.COM check:
http://www.debtconnection.com/blisting_Products.asp?22
New additions this week include:

THE DEBT MARKETPLACE, INC
Dennis Hammond
562-903-7220
http://www.debtconnection.com/moreinfo.asp?218

INVESTMENT FIRMS
To view all listed firms and contact information on
DEBTCONNECTION.COM check:
http://www.debtconnection.com/blisting.asp?23
New additions this week include:

VARDE PARTNERS, INC
952-893-1554

INDUSTRY EVENTS
For all upcoming industry events, check
http://www.debtconnection.com/industryevents.asp

InterACT
Fair Isaac
Westin St. Francis,San Francisco, CA
April 30th - May 3rd, 2006
http://www.fairisaac.com/
(858) 369-8032

DETAILED PROFILES ON WWW.DEBTCONNECTION.COM ARE AVAILABLE
If you're serious about your listing, get a one-page detailed profile, so
Buyers, sellers and others know more about who you are. Detailed profiles
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your company and/or website.

SPONSORSHIP MESSAGE
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Marketing your portfolio.
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Addressing pricing, contract and negotiation considerations.
Attaining the most efficient transition possible, while minimizing post-sale issues.

Our consulting projects are customized to provide the level of involvement and information that best meets our clients' needs.
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