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Nation Feb 12

IRS watchdog says shutdown caused ‘shocking’ drop in phone help

By Marcy Gordon, Associated Press

Mick Mulvaney, the acting director of the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), speaks on November 27, 2017. The CFPB announced Wednesday that it plans to get rid of most of its consumer protections governing payday lenders. Joshua Roberts/Reuters

How will CFPB enforcement changes affect consumers?

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is charged with making sure financial institutions treat consumers fairly. But the Trump administration this week stripped the federal agency's enforcement power that allowed it to pursue cases of lending discrimination. Renae Merle, a reporter…

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New Consumer Watchdog Richard Cordray Makes First Appearance on Capitol Hill

New Consumer Watchdog Richard Cordray Makes First Appearance on Capitol Hill…

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WikiLeaks Documents Go Public: Where Should Journalists Draw the Line?

Some have questioned whether WikiLeaks and major news organizations publishing the secret documents compromised the safety of American lives. Judy Woodruff gets perspective from two journalists on what is considered when publishing sensitive information.

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U.S. charges WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange with publishing classified info

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World May 23

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