Gregory Meeks actually said...

I believe placed inappropriate political pressure on what is supposed to be an independent CFPB. And I just have to take this opportunity to remind people that an independent CFPB was not there prior to the 2008 crisis.

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Meeks expresses concern over political pressure on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

10/24/2017

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