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Andy Barr: “The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is increasingly out of control and lacks transparency because there are…”

On the recordApril 15, 2024
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is increasingly out of control and lacks transparency because there are virtually no checks on the agency's power.
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Andy Barr
Republican · Kentucky

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Barr criticizes the CFPB for its lack of oversight and transparency.

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