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Two firms that won border wall contracts were previously convicted of defrauding the U.S. government9/18/2017
A third company admitted in court filings to subcontracting an undocumented worker
Despite projected costs in the tens of billions, U.S. Customs and Border Patrol are moving forward selecting contractors for a new border wall along the en… continue readingBy Amy Martyn
Younger generations overtake Baby Boomers in voting numbers8/1/2017
A study shows that Millennials and Gen Xers accounted for nearly 70 million votes in 2016
For years, Baby Boomers have been the controlling demographic in American politics, but a new study shows that torch is being passed.According to new f… continue readingBy Christopher Maynard
Does President Trump's online conduct warrant a Twitter ban?7/20/2017
Twitter executives say they strive to treat all users equally when it comes to abuse
Photo (c) geralt - PixabayWhether you love him or hate him, President Donald Trump is unlike any other man who has held the office before him. While… continue readingBy Christopher Maynard
Consumer groups line up to bash Treasury Department report6/13/2017
The report recommends rolling back many of the reforms in the Dodd-Frank Act
Consumer advocates are livid in their denunciation of a report by the U.S. Treasury Department that recommends dismantling the Consumer Financial Protectio… continue readingBy James R. Hood
Treasury report expected to be harshly critical of consumer agency6/12/2017
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is targeted for disassembly and disposal
The Trump administration is turning its attention to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, which it has long targeted for disassembly and disposal. The… continue readingBy James R. Hood
House passes bill loosening regulation of financial sector6/9/2017
The measure repeals many of the reforms passed after the 2008 financial meltdown
While most of the nation was glued to the screen Thursday watching ex-FBI Director James Comey's testimony before a Senate panel, the House was passing a b… continue readingBy James R. Hood
Groups say Trump budget would hit consumers hard5/23/2017
Spending blueprint slashes food stamps, Medicaid, and CDC budget
President Trump has released his proposed Fiscal 2018 budget, slashing federal spending nearly across the board, targeting many popular programs used by di… continue readingBy Mark Huffman
Consumer groups descend on Washington to fight protection rollbacks5/9/2017
The consumer activists are particularly concerned by efforts to weaken the CFPB
Alarmed by the rapid dismantling of consumer protection measures enacted during the Obama Administration, more than 100 consumer advocates from 36 states a… continue readingBy Truman Lewis
May, 2017
House panel votes to reduce bank regulations5/5/2017
The unraveling of the Obama administration continues in Congress
Study suggests worries about impact of 'fake news' are overblown5/5/2017
Resarchers found internet users aren't swayed by made-up stories
April, 2017
Trump's tax plan cuts rates, removes some deductions4/26/2017
The plan would eliminate the deduction for state and local taxes
How would a government shutdown affect you?4/26/2017
You might have to wait longer for your tax refund and possibily change vacation plans
Texas mayor who stoked 'Sharia Law' fears may be tapped for HUD post4/5/2017
Irving Mayor Beth Van Duyne suggested without evidence that radicalized Muslims were committing human rights violations
March, 2017
Justice Department changes its tune on Consumer Financial Protection Bureau3/20/2017
Times have changed since the last time it filed arguments on the matter
Reporters often banned from public meetings even though it's unconstitutional3/1/2017
Last week's White House event became notorious but locking out reporters is common
February, 2017
Sears, Kmart dump Trump Home items, citing lagging sales2/13/2017
The move follows Nordstrom's cancellation of Ivanka Trump's clothing line-up last week
There's growing concern about a trade war with China2/9/2017
President Trump is being urged to carefully consider the consequences
Steve Forbes labels border adjustment tax idea 'crazy'2/8/2017
Says it will cost U.S. consumers $100 billion a year
Trade associations oppose Trump's blocking of new hazmat rules2/8/2017
Not every industry wants to overturn every regulation
January, 2017
Tech sector condemns Trump border closings1/30/2017
Tech company leaders offer jobs, housing, and other aid to those affected by Trump's action
Trump promises to do a 'big number' on Dodd-Frank1/30/2017
The consumer protection measure stifles business, hurts consumers, he argues
Private prison industry sees big leap in stock price under Trump administration1/26/2017
For-profit prisons stand to gain from Trump's immigration policies
Trump names new acting chair of the FTC1/26/2017
Maureen Ohlhausen, a Republican, has been on the commission since 2012
State attorneys general defend Consumer Financial Protection Bureau1/25/2017
AGs from 17 states have filed a motion defending the bureau against its attackers
FTC chairwoman Edith Ramirez resigns1/13/2017
Top appointees are leaving their posts as the Obama Administration winds down
November, 2016
Realtors, immigration lawyers, may benefit from Trump victory11/11/2016
But Clinton voters contemplating Canada may not find a welcome mat
Transportation projects may get underway in the Trump Era11/10/2016
Infrastructure upgrades, airline protectionism may be high on the new administration's agenda
September, 2016
Trump the candidate may win but Trump the brand is losing9/27/2016
Whatever the voters decide, necktie sales may suffer
CEOs face tough questioning in Congress9/21/2016
Wells Fargo and Mylan are feeling the heat
Sen. Warren wants details of financial crisis investigation9/16/2016
She points out that no banking executives have been held accountable for the 2008 financial crisis
May, 2016
House GOP seeks to rein in pro-consumer regulators5/31/2016
Budget bill takes aim at consumer bureau and FCC