A source close to Sen. Al Franken's (D-Minn.) office has confirmed that Sen. George LeMieux (R-Fla.) will co-sponsor Franken's End Debt Collector Abuse Act.

After two years the economy has shown signals of growth. Some of have hailed this as a sign that the recession is over. But, are they speaking too soon?

It’s time to start humming James Brown to yourself and ask, “What am I doing to dig myself out of debt?”

At a time when many are making a real effort to keep up with their debts despite hardship the last thing they need is a belligerent bill collector disparaging them, especially for a bill they paid.