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House Republicans Seek More Changes at Hobbled Consumer Watchdog

Bloomberg Markets Tuesday 01 September 2026, 19:13 UTC By J.J. McCorvey 1 min read
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A group of House Republicans unveiled a proposal that aims to overhaul the structure of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, which has been entangled in legal fights as the Trump administration moves to cut the agency’s funding and staffing.

A group of House Republicans unveiled a proposal that aims to overhaul the structure of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, which has been entangled in legal fights as the Trump administration moves to cut the agency’s funding and staffing.
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