CFPB under Chopra will be aggressive consumer watchdog, experts say
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Aaron Nicodemus2021-01-19T23:25:00
Rohit Chopra’s nomination to lead the CFPB represents a full-throated return to the combative consumer protection agency under former director Richard Cordray, experts say.
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