Gary Gensler (SEC), Rohit Chopra (CFPB) set for confirmation hearings March 2
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Aaron Nicodemus2021-02-23T17:15:00
President Joe Biden’s nominees to lead two key regulators—Gary Gensler at the SEC and Rohit Chopra (pictured) at the CFPB—will face Senate confirmation hearings early next month.
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