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CFPB’s staff say it’s now toothless
The lights are on at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau across the street from the White House, and employees still get ...
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A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration’s plans to dismantle the Consumer Financial Protection ...
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Trump's 'big bill' slashes consumer watchdog CFPB's budget nearly in half
New law cuts Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s funding cap by 46%, saving $2 billion, Republicans say. GOP argues the ...
Capital One, Walmart: A look at some of the consumer cases dropped by the CFPB under Trump
NEW YORK (AP) — In the nearly six months since the Trump administration has had control of the Consumer Financial Protection ...
CFPB Plans to Revise State Notice Rule Instead of Withdrawing It
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau plans to revise a rule that it had previously withdrawn governing when state attorneys general are required to report coming lawsuits, following industry ...
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Budget bill, SCOTUS give 'clear path' to CFPB firings
Supreme Court rulings and provisions in the recently passed budget bill are bolstering the legality of the administration's ...
Overdraft protection overturned: What consumers need to know
Congress overturned a rule that would have capped overdraft fees at some banks and credit unions. Consumer Investigator ...
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Sen. Gillibrand speaks out about cuts to scam & fraud protection agencies
Financial losses like these would be devastating for anyone, but could be even worse for older adults who are living on ...
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A brutal – not beautiful bill – cuts consumer protection funding in half
Charlene Crowell is a senior fellow with the Center for Responsible Lending. This week she warns that the newly passed budget ...