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Richard Blumenthal: “Unfortunately, some opponents of this agency have misrepresented its purpose. The Financial Consumer Protection Agency…”

On the recordJuly 13, 2009
Unfortunately, some opponents of this agency have misrepresented its purpose. The Financial Consumer Protection Agency will not 'regulate credit.' It will not make choices for consumers or deny them access to products and services.
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Richard Blumenthal
Democratic · Connecticut

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Blumenthal clarifies misconceptions about the agency's role regarding consumer choices.

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