I know I looked, and it really does impact some of our working poor communities regarding the late fees.
Rashida Tlaib
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Rashida Tlaib is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Michigan's 13th congressional district since January 3, 2019. A member of the Democratic Party, Tlaib is known for her progressive policies and advocacy for social justice. She is one of the first two Muslim women elected to Congress and has been a vocal advocate for issues such as affordable housing, environmental justice, and healthcare reform. Tlaib has also been involved in efforts to address systemic racism and economic inequality.
Your agency--I won't call it an organization--is the only financial regulator that is laser-focused on consumer protection, correct?
They were out of control. We had to do something about it because people were calling us.
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