As student credit card debt rises, banks quietly reward schools

By Ben Protess and Jeannette Neumann

Colleges make millions selling access and addresses to Bank of America

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"… es. It became the market leader in 2006 when it acquired credit card giant MBNA, a pioneer in affinity agreements that often involved pro sports teams and …"

"… id Kerry Policy Groth, who negotiated collegiate affinity agreements as an MBNA account executive from 1998 to 2005. “Your first credit card is usually …"

"… customer—that was really the goal” of affinity agreements, said former MBNA executive Groth. “You’re not out to gouge them; you want a positive ex …"

Bush has a new top career patron

By Alex Knott

MBNA surpasses Enron as the president's top lifetime contributor

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"… 10 lists. …"

"… from his family.The change in the top donor spot occurred in January, when MBNA employees donated $6,000 to the Bush campaign—enough to push the company …"

"… . Kilgus$126,300Deloitte & Touche LLPPartner Paul Maynard $101,750MBNA Corp. CEO Charles M. Cawley and Senior Executive Vice Chair Lance Lor …"

Who gives the most money

By Alex Knott

Financial corporations and law firms dominate Career Patrons list

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"… he largest donors for the quarter were Pricewaterhouse Coopers ($122,750), MBNA Corp. ($93,750), Deloitte & Touche LLP ($73,525), Southern Co. ($67,14 …"

"… AG Inc. ($54,850).Among the most significant movers was credit card giant MBNA Corp., which jumped into second place on Bush's list of career patron …"

"… having individuals raise large sums ("bundling") may have played a role at MBNA, which is headed by former CEO Charles M. Cawley and Executive Vice Chair …"

"… eersRangers1Pricewaterhouse Coopers$122,750 Partner Richard R. Kilgus2MBNA Corp.$93,750 CEO Charles M. Cawley and Senior Executive Vice Chair La …"

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Trading in favors

By Alex Knott and Aubrey Bruggeman

WASHINGTON, July 2, 2003 — Legislative favors, increased access to federal lawmakers and instructions on how to use loopholes to evade feder

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"… n lawmakers and cabinet secretaries they wanted to dine with.For instance, MBNA, the largest independent credit card lender in the world, which has donate …"