Axing consumer protection bureau will leave troops vulnerable to scams, Democrats warn

Shuttering the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau will leave service members who rely on the agency’s accountability initiatives less guarded from scams and financial crimes.

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The New York Times - 2d
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The New York Times - 1d
Consumer sentiment sours as worries grow over outlook for U.S. economy

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'Indiscriminate’ Pentagon cuts unnerve Democrats

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Mexico ramps up troop levels at US-Mexico border

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Ukraine is launching a new drone supply model to slash delivery times to troops

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