Boulder-Springs, "It's about damned time," a surly consumer stated as he walked out the front door of a local Banco de Puerco branch this morning. Earlier today, the Journal learned that legislation has been proposed to freeze credit card interest at 18%. Bankers around the country are in arms, stating that it's impossible for them to make any money at only 18 percent on the total $2.6 trillion (Federal Reserve information April 7, 2009) in total American credit card debt. Banks have stated that they can barely get by on the $624 billion they are currently collecting in annual interest charges.

"We need to be able to raise rates when fuel costs and other items increase," said a Banco de Puerco spokeswoman who declined to be identified.

"How do fuel costs effect banking?" The question came from local television reporter Marly Reese.

"In a number of ways," the bank spokeswoman responded. "Fuel costs for corporate jets, limousines, the yachts we use to entertain congressional staffers."

We'll have more on this story as it develops.