It will put in place the strongest consumer financial protections in history, curbing abuses by banks, mortgage and credit card companies and giving their customers the information they need to make responsible financial decisions.
Statement on House of Representatives Passage of Financial Regulatory Reform and Consumer Protection Legislation
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