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Alex Mooney: In the past, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has taken a, 'punish first and ask questions later' approach.

On the recordOctober 26, 2021
In the past, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has taken a, 'punish first and ask questions later' approach.
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Alex Mooney
Republican · West Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Criticism of the CFPB's previous enforcement strategy under former Director Cordray.

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