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On the recordFebruary 8, 2025
Elon wants the CFPB gone so tech billionaires can profit from apps, like X, that offer bank-like services but don't follow financial laws that keep people’s money safe.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Markey warns that Musk's agenda threatens consumer protections in financial services.

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