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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

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

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