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  <title>Open Congress : Blog Articles for H.R.3126 Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009</title>
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  <updated>2010-12-31T19:00:00Z</updated>
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    <title>Expanding Federal Regulation of Private Student Loans</title>
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      <name>Student Loans and Grants </name>
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The House panel, in a vote of 39 to 29, approved the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 (HR 3126), a centerpiece of the Obama administration&amp;#39;s pursuit to overhaul the nation&amp;#39;s financial regulatory system. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://studentloansandgrants.blogspot.com/2011/01/expanding-federal-regulation-of-private.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The expansion of Federal Regulation of Private Student Loans</title>
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panel, the 39-29 vote, the Financial Services Consumer Protection Agency Act 2009 (HR 3126) focused on administration&#226; Obama? s Nationa further upgrade? financial regulatory system. a. Legislation approved in order to create a new ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://uggmaster.com/online-business-articles/the-expansion-of-federal-regulation-of-private-student-loans.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Expanding Federal Regulation of Private Student Loans | Student ...</title>
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    <updated>2010-12-31T19:00:00Z</updated>
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The House panel, in a opinion of 39 to 29, authorized a Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 (H.R. 3126), a centerpiece of a Obama administration&amp;#39;s office to renovate a nation&amp;#39;s monetary regulatory system. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.student-loans-and-grants.com/2011/01/expanding-federal-regulation-of-private-student-loans/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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I am opposed to HR 3126, which would create a &#8220;Consumer Financial Protection Agency&#8221; (CFPA) with the power to create and enforce regulations on numerous consumer financial products.. HR 3126 would give the CFPA jurisdiction over any ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://makemoneywithforclosures.newbieknowhow.com/2010/12/28/fool-me-once-shame-on-you-fool-me-twice-shame-on-me/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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I am opposed to HR 3126, which would create a &#8220;Consumer Financial Protection Agency&#8221; (CFPA) with the power to create and enforce regulations on numerous consumer financial products.. HR 3126 would give the CFPA jurisdiction over any ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://hatheist.com/2010/12/fool-me-once-shame-on-you-fool-me-twice-shame-on-me/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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I am opposed to H.R. 3126, which would create a &#8220;Consumer Financial Protection Agency&#8221; (CFPA) with the power to create and enforce regulations on numerous consumer financial products.. H.R. 3126 would give the CFPA jurisdiction over any ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://girlstube.us/?p=2216&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-12:/commentary/10084928</id>
    <updated>2010-12-12T19:00:00Z</updated>
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    <updated>2010-12-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
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07/08/2009 - Hearings on H.R. 3126 by Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Prot. 07/08/2009 - H.R. 3126 introduced by Rep. Frank - Consumer Fin. Protection Agency Act (Title X) 05/07/2009 - (Title XIV) - H.R. 1728 - House ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.llrx.com/features/doddfrank.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>WatchBlog: Capito Becomes New Chair of House Financial Services ...</title>
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    <updated>2010-12-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
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H.R. 3126 will give the new agnecy sweeping powers to supervise several lending practices, including mortgages and credit card fees. The legislation was approved 39 to 29 with Capito voting with the minority. It now moves on to the full ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://westvirginia.watchdog.org/2296/watchblog-capito-becomes-new-chair-of-house-financial-services-subcommittee/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Expanding Federal Regulation of Private Student Loans - Finance ...</title>
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The House panel, in a vote of 39 to 29, approved the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 (H.R. 3126), a centerpiece of the Obama administration&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s pursuit to overhaul the nation&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s financial regulatory system. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.doolyedc.org/finance-tips/expanding-federal-regulation-of-private-student-loans/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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WASHINGTON &#8211; During consideration of HR 3126, legislation to Maxine Waters (D-CA) that will make ACORN eligible to play a role in . The amendment was put forward by none other then Maxine Waters (D-CA). if HR 3126 passes, it will likely ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://calculi-strainer.standingbythejukebox.net/1291857727/Pearson_International_Airport_Address.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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I am opposed to H.R. 3126, which would create a &#8220;Consumer Financial Protection Agency&#8221; (CFPA) with the power to create and enforce regulations on numerous consumer financial products.. H.R. 3126 would give the CFPA jurisdiction over any ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.zayasenergy.com/american-solar-energy-society-national-solar-conference/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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I am opposed to HR 3126, which would create a &#8220;Consumer Financial Protection Agency&#8221; (CFPA) with the power to create and enforce regulations on numerous consumer financial products.. HR 3126 would give the CFPA jurisdiction over any ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://shoping-advices.com/76533/fool-me-once-shame-on-you-fool-me-twice-shame-on-me/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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WASHINGTON - During consideration of H.R. 3126, legislation to establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency (CFPA), Democrats on the House Financial Services Committee voted to pass an amendment offered by Rep. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.jetstreampressureclean.com/high-pressure/open-question-should-acorn-be-given-regulatory-authority-over-our-financial-institutions/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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The House panel, in a vote of 39 to 29, the Agency approved Financial Consumer Protection Act of 2009 (HR 3126), a research center with Obama to review the financial regulatory system in the nation. The legislation was passed to create ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.matrixmandala.org/finance-school/expanding-federal-regulation-of-private-student-loans/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Not included as an &#8220;Enumerated Consumer Law&#8221; in HR 3126, but enforcement authority over this Act is transferred to the CFPA. HR 3126 &#167; 184(b)(2). 14&#8212;15 U.S.C. &#167;&#167; 1667 et seq. Not specifically referenced in HR 3126&amp;#39;s definition of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://nationalmortgageprofessional.com/news22214/new-era-mortgage-reform-part-iii-consumer-financial-protection%E2%80%94bureau-and-bureaucracy&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Expanding Federal Regulation of Private Student Loans | Loan Student</title>
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    <updated>2010-11-30T19:00:00Z</updated>
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The House panel, in a vote of 39 to 29, approved the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 (H.R. 3126), a centerpiece of the Obama administration&amp;#39;s pursuit to overhaul the nation&amp;#39;s financial regulatory system. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://theloanstudent.info/?p=841&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2010-11-27T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Secured Loans Info </name>
    </author>
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The House panel, in a vote of 39 to 29, approved the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 (H.R. 3126), a centerpiece of the Obama administration&amp;#39;&#8364;&#8482;s pursuit to overhaul the nation&amp;#39;&#8364;&#8482;s financial regulatory system. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.securedloansinfo.info/expanding-federal-regulation-of-private-student-loans/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Defund NPR Wins This Week&amp;#39;s YouCut &#171; The Alexandria Patriot</title>
    <link href="http://alexpatriot.wordpress.com/2010/11/18/defund-npr-wins-this-weeks-youcut/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-11-17:/commentary/9773061</id>
    <updated>2010-11-17T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>The Alexandria Patriot </name>
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... hockey, holiday, homelessness, horn, HOT lanes, hotmail, hr 1, hr 3126, hunger, hunter smith, I-395, I395, idaho, identity theft, idiots, illegal immigration, inconvenient truth, india, insurance, international, interns, interview ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://alexpatriot.wordpress.com/2010/11/18/defund-npr-wins-this-weeks-youcut/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>FOOL ME ONCE, SHAME ON YOU; FOOL ME TWICE, SHAME ON ME</title>
    <link href="http://www.medicaidsearch.com/doctors-who-accept-medicaid/fool-me-once-shame-on-you-fool-me-twice-shame-on-me/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-11-15:/commentary/9759420</id>
    <updated>2010-11-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Medicaid and Medicare </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
I am opposed to HR 3126, which would create a &#8220;Consumer Financial Protection Agency&#8221; (CFPA) with the power to create and enforce regulations on numerous consumer financial products.. HR 3126 would give the CFPA jurisdiction over any ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.medicaidsearch.com/doctors-who-accept-medicaid/fool-me-once-shame-on-you-fool-me-twice-shame-on-me/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Expanding Federal Regulation of Private Student Loans</title>
    <link href="http://freefinance.tk/?p=5693" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-11-07:/commentary/9692687</id>
    <updated>2010-11-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>FreeFinance </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The House panel, in a vote of 39 to 29, approved the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 (HR 3126), a centerpiece of the Obama administration&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s pursuit to overhaul the nation&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s financial regulatory system. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://freefinance.tk/?p=5693&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>re: The Auditors &#187; Blog Archive &#187; Put Your Money Where Your Money ...</title>
    <link href="http://retheauditors.com/2010/11/08/put-your-money-where-your-money-is-the-auditors-and-the-us-mid-term-elections/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-11-07:/commentary/9650288</id>
    <updated>2010-11-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>re: The Auditors </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... HR 3126 &#8211; Consumer Financial Protection Agency; HR 3817 &#8211; The Investor Protection Act; HR 3346 &#8211; To amend the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 to permit the sharing of confidential supervisory information with foreign auditor oversight ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://retheauditors.com/2010/11/08/put-your-money-where-your-money-is-the-auditors-and-the-us-mid-term-elections/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>baking schools in ohio | CAKE REVIEWS</title>
    <link href="http://www.cakereviews.com/baking-schools-in-ohio-2/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-11-05:/commentary/9632878</id>
    <updated>2010-11-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CAKE REVIEWS </name>
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    <content type="html">
I oppose HR 3126, resulting in a &amp;quot;Consumer Protection Agency Financial (CFPA), with the power to create and enforce the regulations on many consumer financial products .. HR 3126 would give the CFPA jurisdiction over any financial ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cakereviews.com/baking-schools-in-ohio-2/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>FOOL ME ONCE, SHAME ON YOU; FOOL ME TWICE, SHAME ON ME | Democrats ...</title>
    <link href="http://democratsblog.info/democrat/fool-me-once-shame-on-you-fool-me-twice-shame-on-me/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-11-03:/commentary/9702756</id>
    <updated>2010-11-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Democrats Blog </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
I am opposed to H.R. 3126, which would create a &#8220;Consumer Financial Protection Agency&#8221; (CFPA) with the power to create and enforce regulations on numerous consumer financial products.. H.R. 3126 would give the CFPA jurisdiction over any ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://democratsblog.info/democrat/fool-me-once-shame-on-you-fool-me-twice-shame-on-me/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Democrats to Dump Obama in 2012? &#171; rjjrdq&amp;#39;s America II</title>
    <link href="http://rjjrdq.com/2010/10/31/democrats-to-dump-obama-in-2012/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-30:/commentary/9548268</id>
    <updated>2010-10-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>rjjrdq's America II </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... Mark Halperin (1), Nobel Peace Prize (1), Hummer (1), General Motors (1), Sheila Dixon (1), Baltimore (1), Marvin Cheatham (1), cartel (1), Baucus (1), house (1), H.R. 3126 (1), House Financial Services Committee (1), waste (1) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rjjrdq.com/2010/10/31/democrats-to-dump-obama-in-2012/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>No Jobs, But Plenty of Foreign Worker Visas &#171; rjjrdq&amp;#39;s America II</title>
    <link href="http://rjjrdq.com/2010/10/30/no-jobs-but-plenty-of-foreign-worker-visas/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-29:/commentary/9539238</id>
    <updated>2010-10-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>rjjrdq's America II </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... Mark Halperin (1), Nobel Peace Prize (1), Hummer (1), General Motors (1), Sheila Dixon (1), Baltimore (1), Marvin Cheatham (1), cartel (1), Baucus (1), house (1), H.R. 3126 (1), House Financial Services Committee (1), waste (1) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rjjrdq.com/2010/10/30/no-jobs-but-plenty-of-foreign-worker-visas/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Expanding Federal Regulation of Private Student Loans</title>
    <link href="http://www.studentloansdebtconsolidation.org/expanding-federal-regulation-of-private-student-loans.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-28:/commentary/9582291</id>
    <updated>2010-10-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Student Loan Debt Consolidation </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Panel House, the vote of 39 to 29 years, approved the Financial Law Consumer Protection Board in 2009 (HR 3126), a central government pursuit of Obama to overhaul regulation of the financial system. Legislation-laws passed will create a ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.studentloansdebtconsolidation.org/expanding-federal-regulation-of-private-student-loans.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Financial Protection ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.llsdc.org/Dodd-Frank-Act-Leg-Hist/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-27:/commentary/9567157</id>
    <updated>2010-10-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Law Librarians' Society of Washington,... </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
07/08/2009 - Hearings on H.R. 3126 by Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Prot. 07/08/2009 - H.R. 3126 introduced by Rep. Frank - Consumer Fin. Protection Agency Act (Title X) 05/07/2009 - (Title XIV) - H.R. 1728 - House ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.llsdc.org/Dodd-Frank-Act-Leg-Hist/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Vanguard Blogger Is Democratic Donor :: The Future of Capitalism</title>
    <link href="http://www.futureofcapitalism.com/2010/10/vanguard-blogger-is-democratic-donor" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-27:/commentary/9539237</id>
    <updated>2010-10-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Future of Capitalism :: Writings </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
H.R. 3126 - Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009. S. 895 - Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009. S. 896 - Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 (amendment #1019 re safe harbor provisions) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.futureofcapitalism.com/2010/10/vanguard-blogger-is-democratic-donor&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>25 More States Considering Anti Illegal Alien Laws &#171; rjjrdq&amp;#39;s ...</title>
    <link href="http://rjjrdq.com/2010/10/28/25-more-states-considering-anti-illegal-alien-laws/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-27:/commentary/9528226</id>
    <updated>2010-10-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>rjjrdq's America II </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... Mark Halperin (1), Nobel Peace Prize (1), Hummer (1), General Motors (1), Sheila Dixon (1), Baltimore (1), Marvin Cheatham (1), cartel (1), Baucus (1), house (1), H.R. 3126 (1), House Financial Services Committee (1), waste (1) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rjjrdq.com/2010/10/28/25-more-states-considering-anti-illegal-alien-laws/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act - Law ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.llsdc.org/dodd-frank%20wall%20street/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-26:/commentary/9939856</id>
    <updated>2010-10-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Law Librarians' Society of Washington,... </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
07/08/2009 - &amp;lt;A HREF=http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=111_cong_bills&amp;amp;docid=f:h3126ih.txt.pdf&amp;gt;H.R. 3126&amp;lt;/A&amp;gt; introduced by Rep. Frank - &amp;quot;Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act&amp;quot; (Title X) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.llsdc.org/dodd-frank%20wall%20street/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Financial Protection ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.llsdc.org/dodd-frank-act-leg-hist/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-26:/commentary/9548267</id>
    <updated>2010-10-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Law Librarians' Society of Washington,... </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
07/08/2009 - Hearings on H.R. 3126 by Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Prot. 07/08/2009 - H.R. 3126 introduced by Rep. Frank - Consumer Fin. Protection Agency Act (Title X) 05/07/2009 - (Title XIV) - H.R. 1728 - House ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.llsdc.org/dodd-frank-act-leg-hist/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>My Reasons To Rally4Sanity: What Causes Elected Officials To Make ...</title>
    <link href="http://russelldad.blogspot.com/2010/10/my-reasons-to-rally4sanity-what-causes.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-25:/commentary/9582290</id>
    <updated>2010-10-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Russelldad&amp;#39;s blog </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Congress put together a bill (HR 3126) to create a Consumer Financial Protection Agency. Seems like a good idea in the wake of the economic cataclysm we just went through. Turns out a congressman that get&amp;#39;s lots of money from used car ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://russelldad.blogspot.com/2010/10/my-reasons-to-rally4sanity-what-causes.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>FOOL ME ONCE, SHAME ON YOU; FOOL ME TWICE, SHAME ON ME</title>
    <link href="http://www.cityaficionado.com/chicago/fool-me-once-shame-on-you-fool-me-twice-shame-on-me/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-25:/commentary/9582289</id>
    <updated>2010-10-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Chicago Aficionado </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
I am opposed to HR 3126, which would create a &#8220;Consumer Financial Protection Agency&#8221; (CFPA) with the power to create and enforce regulations on numerous consumer financial products.. HR 3126 would give the CFPA jurisdiction over any ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cityaficionado.com/chicago/fool-me-once-shame-on-you-fool-me-twice-shame-on-me/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Expansion of the r? REGULATORY f? D? Eral pr? Ts? Private students ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.studentloansmanual.com/expansion-of-the-r-regulatory-f-d-eral-pr-ts-private-students-s.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-24:/commentary/9506720</id>
    <updated>2010-10-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Student loans </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Re Protection Agency Act of 2009 (HR 3126), a nucleus? Piece of the Obama administration? Sir r? Rules of financial management? Re-Nation? r? aim?. The w r? Scheme approved?? Rde new Bundesbeh? Rde, FPAC, control? ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.studentloansmanual.com/expansion-of-the-r-regulatory-f-d-eral-pr-ts-private-students-s.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Al Qaeda Thug Was Invited to Lunch at the Pentagon &#171; rjjrdq&amp;#39;s ...</title>
    <link href="http://rjjrdq.com/2010/10/25/al-qaeda-thug-was-invited-to-lunch-at-the-pentagon/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-24:/commentary/9481333</id>
    <updated>2010-10-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>rjjrdq's America II </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... Mark Halperin (1), Nobel Peace Prize (1), Hummer (1), General Motors (1), Sheila Dixon (1), Baltimore (1), Marvin Cheatham (1), cartel (1), Baucus (1), house (1), H.R. 3126 (1), House Financial Services Committee (1), waste (1) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rjjrdq.com/2010/10/25/al-qaeda-thug-was-invited-to-lunch-at-the-pentagon/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Expanding Federal Regulation of Private Student Loans ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.studentdebtconsolidation.com.au/2010/10/expanding-federal-regulation-of-private-student-loans/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-23:/commentary/9506719</id>
    <updated>2010-10-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>studentdebtconsolidation.com.au </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The House panel, in a vote of 39 to 29, approved the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 (H.R. 3126), a centerpiece of the Obama administration&amp;#39;s pursuit to overhaul the nation&amp;#39;s financial regulatory system. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.studentdebtconsolidation.com.au/2010/10/expanding-federal-regulation-of-private-student-loans/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Illegal Aliens Openly Campaigning For Democrats &#171; rjjrdq&amp;#39;s America II</title>
    <link href="http://rjjrdq.com/2010/10/24/illegal-aliens-openly-campaigning-for-democrats/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-23:/commentary/9473881</id>
    <updated>2010-10-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>rjjrdq's America II </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... Mark Halperin (1), Nobel Peace Prize (1), Hummer (1), General Motors (1), Sheila Dixon (1), Baltimore (1), Marvin Cheatham (1), cartel (1), Baucus (1), house (1), H.R. 3126 (1), House Financial Services Committee (1), waste (1) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rjjrdq.com/2010/10/24/illegal-aliens-openly-campaigning-for-democrats/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Banks Hitting Customers With New Fees &#171; rjjrdq&amp;#39;s America II</title>
    <link href="http://rjjrdq.com/2010/10/21/banks-hitting-customers-with-new-fees/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-20:/commentary/9582297</id>
    <updated>2010-10-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>rjjrdq's America II </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... General Motors (1), Sheila Dixon (1), Baltimore (1), Marvin Cheatham (1), cartel (1), Baucus (1), house (1), H.R. 3126 (1), House Financial Services Committee (1), waste (1), Olbermann (1), Reuters (1), Virginia (1), New Jersey (1) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rjjrdq.com/2010/10/21/banks-hitting-customers-with-new-fees/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Should ACORN be given regulatory authority over our financial ...</title>
    <link href="http://mylinkwhores.com/link-strategies/should-acorn-be-given-regulatory-authority-over-our-financial-institutions/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-13:/commentary/9354821</id>
    <updated>2010-10-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>My Link Whores </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
WASHINGTON &#8211; During consideration of H.R. 3126, legislation to establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency (CFPA), Democrats on the House Financial Services Committee voted to pass an amendment offered by Rep. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://mylinkwhores.com/link-strategies/should-acorn-be-given-regulatory-authority-over-our-financial-institutions/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The A2Z Articles Directory | Expanding Federal Regulation of ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.a2zarticlesdirectory.com/expanding-federal-regulation-of-private-student-loans/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-12:/commentary/9348451</id>
    <updated>2010-10-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The A2Z Articles Directory </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The House panel, in a vote of 39 to 29, approved the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 (H.R. 3126), a centerpiece of the Obama administration&amp;#39;s pursuit to overhaul the nation&amp;#39;s financial regulatory system. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.a2zarticlesdirectory.com/expanding-federal-regulation-of-private-student-loans/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>FOOL ME ONCE, SHAME ON YOU; FOOL ME TWICE, SHAME ON ME</title>
    <link href="http://oklahoma.thegiftcertificates.info/2010/10/11/fool-me-once-shame-on-you-fool-me-twice-shame-on-me/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-10:/commentary/9348452</id>
    <updated>2010-10-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Gift Oklahoma </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
I am opposed to HR 3126, which would create a &#8220;Consumer Financial Protection Agency&#8221; (CFPA) with the power to create and enforce regulations on numerous consumer financial products.. HR 3126 would give the CFPA jurisdiction over any ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://oklahoma.thegiftcertificates.info/2010/10/11/fool-me-once-shame-on-you-fool-me-twice-shame-on-me/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>New Building Code Changes to Take Effect on Jan. 1, 2011 ...</title>
    <link href="http://california.realestaterama.com/2010/10/08/new-building-code-changes-to-take-effect-on-jan-1-2011-ID0778.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-07:/commentary/9325717</id>
    <updated>2010-10-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Washington, DC - October 22, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- During the House Financial Services Committee mark-up of H.R. 3126, the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act, the Committee approved an amendment offered by Rep. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://california.realestaterama.com/2010/10/08/new-building-code-changes-to-take-effect-on-jan-1-2011-ID0778.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Dontspeak Ill Of The Dad &#187; Blog Archive &#187; American Bar Association ...</title>
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Barney Frank D-Mass., as H.R. 3126 &#8212; also targets financial companies but could &#8220;inadvertently&#8221; restrict attorneys&amp;#39; ability to give good legal advice, Wells said. The new agency would have the authority to write consumer- friendly rules ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.tien-huang.com/?p=1188&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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... bailout (formally known as the Troubled Assets Relief Program). She has long advocated for the creation of a new Consumer Finance Protection Agency which is now part of 111th United States Congress HR 3126. (Source: Wikipedia) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.planbeconomics.com/2010/10/08/pbs-interview-with-elizabeth-warren/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Washington, DC - October 22, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- During the House Financial Services Committee mark-up of H.R. 3126, the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act, the Committee approved an amendment offered by Rep. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://california.realestaterama.com/2010/09/30/rep-gary-miller-introduces-shared-equity-homeownership-bill-ID0763.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Washington, DC - October 22, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- During the House Financial Services Committee mark-up of H.R. 3126, the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act, the Committee approved an amendment offered by Rep. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://california.realestaterama.com/2010/09/29/house-passes-miller-baca-bill-to-include-homebuilders-in-small-business-lending-programs-ID0760.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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The House panel, in a vote of 39 to 29, approved the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 (HR 3126), a centerpiece of the Obama administration&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s pursuit to overhaul the nation&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s financial regulatory system. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://businessfinancingloans.com/expanding-federal-regulation-of-private-student-loans/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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I oppose HR 3126, resulting in a &amp;quot;Consumer Protection Agency Financial (CFPA), with the power to create and enforce the regulations on many consumer financial products .. HR 3126 would give the CFPA jurisdiction over any financial ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.energygreenblog.info/green-energy-ohio-org-page/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Among the numerous bills on which the company has lobbied: HR 1 (economic stimulus), HR 384 (TARP reform and accountability), HR 3126 (consumer financial protection) and HR 627 (credit card accountability, responsibility and disclosure) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opensecrets.org/news/2010/09/your-daily-dose-of-news-30.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Since 2007, she has advocated for the creation of a new Consumer Finance Protection Agency which is now part of 111th United States Congress HR 3126. On April 12, 2010, CNN reported that Warren&amp;#39;s was among additional names being ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://clbritis.info/uncategorized/elizabeth-warren-wikipedia-the-free-encyclopedia.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Since 2007, she has advocated for the creation of a new Consumer Finance Protection Agency which is now part of 111th United States Congress HR 3126. On April 12, 2010, CNN reported that Warren&amp;#39;s was among additional names being ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://therealdebtsolution.com/debtsolutionblog/elizabeth-warren-appointment-by-president-obama/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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... the U.S. banking bailout (formally known as the Troubled Assets Relief Program). Since 2007, she has advocated for the creation of a new Consumer Finance Protection Agencywhich is now part of 111th United States Congress HR 3126. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://vinubuzz.com/elizabeth-warren-wiki-elizabeth-warren-profile-elizabeth-warren-biography-elizabeth-warren-wikipedia/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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22 Jul 2007 &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h110-3126&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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I am opposed to HR 3126, which would create a&amp;quot; Financial Consumer Protection Agency (CFPA) with the power to create and enforce regulations on many consumer financial .. HR 3126 would give jurisdiction CFPA any financial activity, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.solarpanelalley.com/676/solar-panels-dow/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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h.r. 3126. vetxcl: your obama obcession is very telling. perhaps you should read. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/social/vetxcl/everyone-is-basically-con_n_719949_60731677.html. Permalink | Share it ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/09/16/everyone-is-basically-con_n_719949.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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WASHINGTON &#8211; During consideration of H.R. 3126, legislation to establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency (CFPA), Democrats on the House Financial Services Committee voted to pass an amendment offered by Rep. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://laidoffdad.net/should-acorn-be-given-regulatory-authority-over-our-financial-institutions/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2010-09-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
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For example, Mr. Paulsen authored an amendment in the Financial Services Committee mark-up to exempt title, credit, and mortgage insurance from oversight by the Consumer Financial Protection Agency (H.R. 3126). ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://mnpoliticalroundtable.com/?p=1758&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Since 2007, she has advocated for the creation of a new Consumer Finance Protection Agency which is now part of 111th United States Congress HR 3126. On April 12, 2010, CNN reported that Warren&amp;#39;s was among additional names being ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pansymaiden.com/blog/2010/9/6/moxie-maiden-monday-elizabeth-warren.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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I am opposed to H.R. 3126, which would create a &#8220;Consumer Financial Protection Agency&#8221; (CFPA) with the power to create and enforce regulations on numerous consumer financial products.. H.R. 3126 would give the CFPA jurisdiction over any ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://movingrelocating.co.cc/fool-me-once-shame-on-you-fool-me-twice-shame-on-me.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Protection Agency re w? rde of Canada (FPAC) has the power to cr? st and enforce r? regulations? on a number of financial product? s consumer HR 3126 .. w? the rde comp? existence? About FPAC contrary Finanzgesch? t fte CONFIRM?, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://codepinkseattle.org/fool-me-once-shame-on-you-fool-me-twice-shame-on-me/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Frank has carried the consumer protection torch in the House, offering up HR 3126 to create it. Myriad changes to the bill have occurred since, with the latest Senate version now slated for a floor vote. While this sit-down interview ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.shelterforce.org/article/1987/the_barney_frank_challenge/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Mr. Paulsen sits on the House Financial Services Committee which voted on H. R. 3126, which would create a new executive branch agency to oversee consumer financial protections and is known as the Consumer Financial Protection Agency ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://mnpoliticalroundtable.com/?p=1714&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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The House panel, in a vote of 39 to 29, approved the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 (HR 3126), a centerpiece of the Obama administration&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s pursuit to overhaul the nation&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s financial regulatory system. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dostuffonline.com/2010/08/expanding-federal-regulation-of-private-student-loansus-treasury-seeks-more-power-china-calls-for-new-reserve-currency-aig-returns-bonuses/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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The House panel, in a vote of 39 to 29, approved the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 (HR 3126), a centerpiece of the Obama administration&amp;#39;s pursuit to overhaul the nation&amp;#39;s financial regulatory system. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://deferredstudentloan.org/56197/expanding-federal-regulation-of-private-student-loans-4/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Since 2007, she has advocated for the creation of a new Consumer Finance Protection Agency[which is now part of 111th United States Congress HR 3126. On April 12, 2010, CNN reported that Warren&amp;#39;s was among additional names being ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://politicalmonkey2010.wordpress.com/2010/08/22/awesome-politcal-commercial-elizabeth-warren/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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H.R. 3126 would give the CFPA jurisdiction over any financial activity, and the definition of financial activity is to be determined by the agency&#8230;The Ranking Member of the Financial Services Committee, Congressman Spencer Bachus (R-AL) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://staringfrog.com/jobs/2010/08/fool-me-once-shame-on-you-fool-me-twice-shame-on-me/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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The House panel, in a vote of 39 to 29, approved the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 (HR 3126), a centerpiece of the Obama administration&amp;#39;s pursuit to overhaul the nation&amp;#39;s financial regulatory system. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://deferredstudentloan.org/49152/expanding-federal-regulation-of-private-student-loans-3/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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The House panel, in a vote of 39 to 29, approved the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 (H.R. 3126), a centerpiece of the Obama administration&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s pursuit to overhaul the nation&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s financial regulatory system. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://pssucai.info/expanding-federal-regulation-of-private-student-loans/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Harvard law school</title>
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    <updated>2010-08-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
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... the Treasury and has been a leading advocate for accountability and transparency. Since 2007, she has advocated for the creation of a newConsumer Finance Protection Agency which is now part of 111th United States Congress HR 3126.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://ecer09.blogspot.com/2010/08/harvard-law-school.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Lobbyists urge Congress to add RESPA, HVCC amendments to CFPA bill ...</title>
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On Oct. 15, the National Association of Mortgage Brokers (NAMB) sent a letter to all members of the House Financial Services Committee urging them to vote for three amendments to be included in HR 3126. These amendments address RESPA, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.respanews.com/ME2/Audiences/dirmod.asp?sid=49D9906DABAA4BC4816B18591E9F8494&amp;amp;nm=&amp;amp;type=Publishing&amp;amp;mod=Publications::Article&amp;amp;mid=42A0547CBBCE43B6BA8AB1E1F8EA0ABE&amp;amp;tier=4&amp;amp;id=C881A63546FF42C3AFBB871178A8ACE6&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Lobbyists urge Congress to add RESPA, HVCC amendments to CFPA bill ...</title>
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On Oct. 15, the National Association of Mortgage Brokers (NAMB) sent a letter to all members of the House Financial Services Committee urging them to vote for three amendments to be included in HR 3126. These amendments address RESPA, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.respanews.com/ME2/Audiences/dirmod.asp?sid=49D9906DABAA4BC4816B18591E9F8494&amp;amp;nm=&amp;amp;type=Publishing&amp;amp;mod=Publications%3A%3AArticle&amp;amp;mid=42A0547CBBCE43B6BA8AB1E1F8EA0ABE&amp;amp;tier=4&amp;amp;id=C881A63546FF42C3AFBB871178A8ACE6&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2010-08-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
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I am opposed to H.R. 3126, which would create a &#8220;Consumer Financial Protection Agency&#8221; (CFPA) with the power to create and enforce regulations on numerous consumer financial products.. H.R. 3126 would give the CFPA jurisdiction over any ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.hotneus.com/fool-me-once-shame-on-you-fool-me-twice-shame-on-me.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>FOOL ME ONCE, SHAME ON YOU; FOOL ME TWICE, SHAME ON ME &#8212; DIGG DO NEWS</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-08-11:/commentary/8921598</id>
    <updated>2010-08-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
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I am opposed to H.R. 3126, which would create a &#8220;Consumer Financial Protection Agency&#8221; (CFPA) with the power to create and enforce regulations on numerous consumer financial products.. H.R. 3126 would give the CFPA jurisdiction over any ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://diggdo.com/politics/fool-me-once-shame-on-you-fool-me-twice-shame-on-me.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>College Loans &#8211; student loans for college &#187; Blog Archive ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-08-08:/commentary/8903457</id>
    <updated>2010-08-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
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The House panel, in a opinion of 39 to 29, authorized a Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 (H.R. 3126), a centerpiece of a Obama administration&amp;#39;s office to renovate a nation&amp;#39;s monetary regulatory system. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://loancolleges.com/expanding-federal-regulation-of-private-student-loans/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Economic Legislation: The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and ...</title>
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    <updated>2010-08-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
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H.R. 4173, as passed by the House on December 11, 2009, contained elements of H.R. 1728, H.R. 2571, H.R. 2609, H.R. 3126, H.R. 3269, H.R. 3817, H.R. 3818, H.R. 3890, and H.R. 3996. On May 20, 2010, the Senate passed H.R. 4173, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://economic-legislation.blogspot.com/2010/08/dodd-frank-wall-street-reform-and.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Expanding Federal Regulation of Private Student Loans | Refinance ...</title>
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    <updated>2010-08-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Th&#1077; House panel, &#1110;n a vote &#959;f 39 t&#959; 29, approved th&#1077; Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act &#959;f 2009 (H.R. 3126), a centerpiece &#959;f th&#1077; Obama administration&amp;#39;s pursuit t&#959; overhaul th&#1077; nation&amp;#39;s financial regulatory system. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://refinancestudent-loans.com/22855/expanding-federal-regulation-of-private-student-loans-2/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Congressman Rub&#233;n Hinojosa Announces the House Financial Services ...</title>
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    <updated>2010-08-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Washington, DC - October 22, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- During the House Financial Services Committee mark-up of H.R. 3126, the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act, the Committee approved an amendment offered by Rep. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://states.realestaterama.com/2010/08/03/congressman-ruben-hinojosa-announces-the-house-financial-services-committee-passes-measure-to-preserve-affordable-rental-housing-ID09744.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Expanding Federal Regulation of Private Student Loans</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-08-01:/commentary/8959735</id>
    <updated>2010-08-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
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The House panel, in a vote of 39 to 29, approved the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 (HR 3126), a centerpiece of the Obama administration&amp;#39;s pursuit to overhaul the nation&amp;#39;s financial regulatory system. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://federaldirectplusloan.net/27968/expanding-federal-regulation-of-private-student-loans-2/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Congressman Al Green Continues Fight to End Housing Discrimination ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-28:/commentary/8798588</id>
    <updated>2010-07-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Washington, DC - October 22, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- During the House Financial Services Committee mark-up of H.R. 3126, the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act, the Committee approved an amendment offered by Rep. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://states.realestaterama.com/2010/07/29/congressman-al-green-continues-fight-to-end-housing-discrimination-ID09674.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Americans for Financial Reform &#187; Financial Reform Timeline</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-27:/commentary/8798586</id>
    <updated>2010-07-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
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October 22, 2009 House Financial Services Committee passes bill to establish the Consumer Financial Protection Agency (HR 3126), 39-29. October 27, 2009 House Financial Services Committee passes Private Fund Investment Advisers ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://ourfinancialsecurity.org/2010/07/financial-reform-timeline/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2010-07-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Since 2007, she has advocated for the creation of a new Consumer Finance Protection Agency, which is now part of 111th United States Congress HR 3126. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elizabeth_Warren. So first of all, I frankly doubt there ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/07/27/now-obama-elizabeth-warren_n_661358.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Since 2007, she has advocated for the creation of a new Consumer Finance Protection Agency hich is now being considered by the 111th United States Congress as bill HR 3126. On April 12, 2010, CNN reported that Warren&amp;#39;s was among ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://cttribune.net/cttribune/?p=3702&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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-H.R.3126 : Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 -H.R.3269 : Corporate and Financial Institution Compensation Fairness Act of 2009 -H.R.3766 : Main Street TARP Act of 2009 -H.R.3795 : Over-the-Counter Derivatives Markets Act ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://webmaster-tutor.com/2010/07/bill-oreilly-vs-barney-frank/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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The House panel, in a vote of 39 to 29, approved the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 (H.R. 3126), a centerpiece of the Obama administration&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s pursuit to overhaul the nation&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s financial regulatory system. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://andini-bestmortgagerates.blogspot.com/2010/07/auto-insurances-student-loans-interest.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2010-07-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Related Bills: H.RES.956, H.RES.964, H.R.3126, H.R.3818 &#8230; The titles in italics represent portions of the bill: &#8230; timely and apt post in relation to the just passed H.R.4173. &#8230;read more&#8230; Related Post: Ron Paul 0wnz the Federal Reserve ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.gultom.net/bill-h-r-4173-related/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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The House panel, in a vote of 39 to 29, approved the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 (H.R. 3126), a centerpiece of the Obama administration&amp;#39;s pursuit to overhaul the nation&amp;#39;s financial regulatory system. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://bravenewpress.com/2010/07/20/expanding-federal-regulation-of-private-student-loans/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Much of what&amp;#39;s included in HR 3126, the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009, also lines up with SEIU&amp;#39;s language. and in the midst of them all are the renewed calls to pass EFCA, the misleadingly named Employee Free Choice ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://aidfinancial.net/2010/07/19/seiu%E2%80%99s-secret-weapon-if-obama%E2%80%99s-plan-fails-brandish-the-shareholder-resolution-big-government/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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The House panel, in a balloting of 39 to 29, authorised the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 (H.R. 3126), a ornament of the Obama administration&amp;#39;s motion to upkeep the nation&amp;#39;s playing restrictive system. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://nonprofitt.com/expanding-federal-regulation-of-private-student-loans.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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The House panel, in a opinion of 39 to 29, authorized a Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 (H.R. 3126), a centerpiece of a Obama administration&amp;#39;s office to renovate a nation&amp;#39;s monetary regulatory system. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://nextnext.us/expanding-federal-regulation-of-private-student-loans/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-12:/commentary/8718237</id>
    <updated>2010-07-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
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The House panel, in a vote of 39 to 29, approved the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 (HR 3126), a centerpiece of the Obama administration&amp;#39;s pursuit to overhaul the nation&amp;#39;s financial regulatory system. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.college-education-online.com/expanding-federal-regulation-of-private-student-loans&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2010-07-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
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The House panel, in a vote of 39-29, approved the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 (HR 3126), a center of the Obama administration&amp;#39;s quest for the country&amp;#39;s financial regulatory system refurbish. The approved legislation ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://californiacolleges.tk/expanding-federal-regulation-of-private-student-loans/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2010-07-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Just look at the carve-outs that were accomplished in the House of Representatives version of reform: House bill H.R. 3126 exempts financing provided by automobile dealers, any person regulated by the Securities and Exchange Commission, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://health-news-update.info/financial-reform%E2%80%99s-%E2%80%98public-option%E2%80%99/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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The House panel, by a vote of 39-29, approved by the Agency for Financial Consumer Protection Act 2009 (HR 3126), a centerpiece of the Obama administration seeking to reform the UN system of financial regulation. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.myconsolidatestudentloans.com/expand-federal-regulation-of-private-student-loans/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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The Communist Party USA is touting a racial wealth gap study showing a quadrupling of economic disparity between white and African American families reported in a May 2010 research brief by the Institute on Assets and Social Policy. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://therealbarackobama.wordpress.com/2010/07/05/astroturf-alert-demos-and-the-misleading-racial-wealth-gap-study-report/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Washington, DC - October 22, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- During the House Financial Services Committee mark-up of H.R. 3126, the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act, the Committee approved an amendment offered by Rep. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://california.realestaterama.com/2010/07/01/with-too-much-spending-transportation-housing-appropriations-bill-passes-subcommittee-ID0683.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2010-06-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
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It has multiple names and numbers at this point &#8211; H.R.4173 Title: Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010, H.RES.956, H.RES.964, H.R.3126, H.R.3818, and S.3217. Do we really need another 1566 page bill approved by this ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.carolinapatriots.org/cpblog/2010/06/congress-agrees-on-finanical-reform-bill/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2010-06-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
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... Barney [MA-4] (introduced 12/2/2009) Cosponsors (None) Related Bills: H.RES.956, H.RES.964, HR3126, HR3818, S.3217 Latest Major Action: 6/25/2010 Conference committee actions. Status: Conferees agreed to file conference report. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://pyrrhicchange.blogspot.com/2010/06/violating-constitution-continues5175.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-16:/commentary/8684743</id>
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The House panel, in a vote of 39 to 29, approved the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 (HR 3126), a centerpiece of the Obama administration&amp;#39;s pursuit to overhaul the nation&amp;#39;s financial regulatory system. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.electric-knife-sharpeners.net/expanding-federal-regulation-of-private-student-loans&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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The House panel, in a vote of 39 to 29, approved the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 (HR 3126), a centerpiece of the Obama administration&amp;#39;s pursuit to overhaul the nation&amp;#39;s financial regulatory system. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://howtoguidetutorial.theproductjudge.com/268/expanding-federal-regulation-of-private-student-loans/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-16:/commentary/8511914</id>
    <updated>2010-06-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
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H.R. 4173 as passed by the House contains elements of H.R. 1728, H.R. 2571, H.R. 2609, H.R. 3126, H.R. 3269, H.R. 3817, H.R. 3818, H.R. 3890, and H.R. 3996. In April 2010, the Senate began consideration of Senator Christopher Dodd&amp;#39;s ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www2.pennyhill.com/?p=4333&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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The House panel, in a vote of 39 to 29, approved the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 (HR 3126), a centerpiece of the Obama administration&amp;#39;s pursuit to overhaul the nation&amp;#39;s financial regulatory system. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.internetbusinessincomestreams.com/internet-business-income/expanding-federal-regulation-of-private-student-loans/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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The House panel, in a vote of 39 to 29, approved the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 (H.R. 3126), a centerpiece of the Obama administration&amp;#39;s pursuit to overhaul the nation&amp;#39;s financial regulatory system. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://workplaceharassmentlaw.com/expanding-federal-regulation-of-private-student-loans/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2010-06-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
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The House panel, in a vote of 39 to 29, approved the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 (HR 3126), a centerpiece of the Obama administration&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s pursuit to overhaul the nation&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s financial regulatory system. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://democrats-politics.com/expanding-federal-regulation-of-private-student-loans/375/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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The House panel, in a vote of 39 to 29, approved the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 (HR 3126), a centerpiece of the Obama administration&amp;#39;s pursuit to overhaul the nation&amp;#39;s financial regulatory system. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://weightlossgenius.net/?p=364&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Expanding Federal Regulation of Private Student Loans | Education ...</title>
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The House panel, in a vote of 39 to 29, approved the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 (H.R. 3126), a centerpiece of the Obama administration&amp;#39;s pursuit to overhaul the nation&amp;#39;s financial regulatory system. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://education-government-grants.adw-in.com/expanding-federal-regulation-of-private-student-loans&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-04:/commentary/8448492</id>
    <updated>2010-06-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
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The House panel, in the opinion of 39 to 29, authorized the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 (H.R. 3126), the centerpiece of the Obama administration&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s office to renovate the nation&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s monetary regulatory system. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.maxprofitsinvest.com/2010/06/05/expanding-federal-regulation-of-private-student-loans/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-02:/commentary/8417652</id>
    <updated>2010-06-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
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H.R. 3126 was incorporated as Title IV of H.R. 4173, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009, which passed the House by a vote of 223-202 on December 11, 2009. On May 20, 2010, the Senate also approved a comprehensive ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www2.pennyhill.com/?p=3490&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2010-06-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
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H.R. 3126 was incorporated as Title IV of H.R. 4173, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009, which passed the House by a vote of 223-202 on December 11, 2009. On May 20, 2010, the Senate also approved a comprehensive ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://economic-legislation.blogspot.com/2010/06/financial-regulatory-reform-consumer.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2010-05-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
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... hockey, holiday, homelessness, horn, HOT lanes, hotmail, hr 1, hr 3126, hunger, hunter smith, I-395, I395, idaho, identity theft, idiots, illegal immigration, inconvenient truth, india, insurance, international, interns, interview ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://alexpatriot.wordpress.com/2010/05/28/peggy-noonan-obama-is-incompetent/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2010-05-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
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H.R. 3126 was introduced by Congressman Barney Frank, chair of Financial Services, on 7/8/2009 and referred both to Financial Services and to Waxman&amp;#39;s Energy and Commerce Committee. The Thomas link which explains this is here. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.anh-usa.org/did-waxman-author-the-%E2%80%9Cwaxman%E2%80%9D-amendment/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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The House Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 began life as HR 3126, the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009. HR 3126 was introduced by Congressman Barney Frank, chair of Financial Services, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.anh-usa.org/httpwww-anh-usa-orgdid-waxman-author-the-%E2%80%9Cwaxman%E2%80%9D-amendment-a-critic-says-no-here-is-the-evidence-behind-our-claim-that-he-didpreviewtruepreview_id3309preview_noncee5c24af5e/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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H.R. 3126 was introduced by Congressman Barney Frank, chair of Financial Services, on 7/8/2009 and referred both to Financial Services and to Waxman&amp;#39;s Energy and Commerce Committee. The Thomas link which explains this is here. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.anh-usa.org/did-waxman-author-the-%E2%80%9Cwaxman%E2%80%9D-amendment-a-critic-says-no-here-is-the-evidence-behind-our-claim-that-he-did/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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H.R. 3126 was introduced by Congressman Barney Frank, chair of Financial Services, on 7/8/2009 and referred both to Financial Services and to Waxman&amp;#39;s Energy and Commerce Committee. The Thomas link which explains this is here. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.anh-usa.org/did-waxman-author-the-%E2%80%9Cwaxman%E2%80%9D-amendment-a-critic-says-no-here-is-the-evidence-behind-our-claim-that-he-didpreviewtruepreview_id3309preview_noncee5c24af5ee/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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This consumer protection bill was originally H.R. 3126, 111th Cong., 1s Sess.; H. Rept. No. 111-367 (Dec. 9, 2009) (&#8220;Draft CFPAA&#8221;). As the dissenting Republicans observed in that December 2009 House report: ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.outsourcing-law.com/2010/05/financial-services-outsourcing-new-roles-and-risks-under-a-consumer-financial-protection-agency/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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... hockey, holiday, homelessness, horn, HOT lanes, hotmail, hr 1, hr 3126, hunger, hunter smith, I-395, I395, idaho, identity theft, idiots, illegal immigration, inconvenient truth, india, insurance, international, interns, interview ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://alexpatriot.wordpress.com/2010/05/11/the-liberal-problem-with-elena-kagan-video/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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2609, H.R. 3126, H.R. 3269, H.R. 3817, H.R. 3818, H.R. 3890, and H.R. 3996. On March 22, 2010, the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee amended and ordered reported. Chairman Christopher Dodd&amp;#39;s Restoring American ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://mplgovinfo.blogspot.com/2010/05/financial-regulatory-reform-and-111th.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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H.R. 4173 as passed contains elements of H.R. 1728, H.R. 2571, H.R. 2609, H.R. 3126, H.R. 3269, H.R. 3817, H.R. 3818, H.R. 3890, and H.R. 3996. On March 22, 2010, the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee amended and ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.docuticker.com/?p=35088&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-02:/commentary/8250210</id>
    <updated>2010-05-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
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So, lets get this straight&#8212;the law requires banks to snoop on its customers MOST PERSONAL INFORMATION and submit it to another government agency so it can be used anyway the CFPA see&amp;#39;s fit. Capitol Confidential HR 3126.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://donthategcdaz.wordpress.com/2010/05/03/bailout-bill-would-require-banks-to-track-and-report-personal-checking-accounts-to-feds/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-27:/commentary/8189457</id>
    <updated>2010-04-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
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H.R. 4173 as passed contains elements of H.R. 1728, H.R. 2571, H.R. 2609, H.R. 3126, H.R. 3269, H.R. 3817, H.R. 3818, H.R. 3890, and H.R. 3996. On April 15, 2010, the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee reported ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://economic-legislation.blogspot.com/2010/04/financial-regulatory-reform-and.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>CultureFuture: Failure in Messaging</title>
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    <updated>2010-04-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
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The results begin with a website called &amp;quot;Stop the CFPA&amp;quot; (after three sponsored links from anti-CFPA websites), and then go to either unrelated websites that have the same acronym, or negative op-eds like the Huffington Post one at the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://culturefuture.blogspot.com/2010/04/failure-in-messaging.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2010-04-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Although HR3126 appears to be coming to end, I wrote a commentary on HR 3126, the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2009, passing the House Financial Services Committee. My original post (hyperlink to the left) brought out some ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blogfreeradio.com/archives/2067&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>S. 3217</title>
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    <updated>2010-04-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
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On December 3, 2009, CBO transmitted an estimate for H.R. 3126, the Consumer. Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009, as ordered reported by the House Committee on Financial Services on October 22, 2009. H.R. 3126 contains provisions ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cbo.gov/doc.cfm?index=11454&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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In a vote last Thursday of 39 to 29 that fell largely along party lines, the House Financial Services Committee approved the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 (HR 3126), a core component of the Obama administration&amp;#39;s ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bestautoloanforyou.com/loans/student-loans/house-panel-moves-to-regulate-private-student-loans/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2010-04-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
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In December, the House voted to approve the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 (H.R. 3126), sponsored by U.S. Rep. Barney Frank, D-MA, which would establish an independent executive agency with the authority and ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buyacarwithnocredit.com/debt-collector-abuses-continue-tougher-federal-law-needed-advocates-say&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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The House Financial Services Committee, in a vote of 39 to 29, approved the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 (H.R. 3126), a centerpiece of the Obama administration&amp;#39;s pursuit to overhaul the nation&amp;#39;s financial regulatory ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bestautoloanforyou.com/loans/student-loans/%E2%80%98gap-loans%E2%80%99-at-for-profit-colleges-escape-proposed-legislation/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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The Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 (Act), HR 3126, is viewed by politicians and many in the mainstream media as the antidote to preventing another toxic &#8220;mortgage meltdown.&#8221; Then, there is the provision that allows the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://theeprovocateur.blogspot.com/2010/04/next-stop-financial-reform.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Economic Legislation: Financial Regulatory Reform and the 111th ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-06:/commentary/8052263</id>
    <updated>2010-04-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
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H.R. 4173 as passed contains elements of H.R. 1728, H.R. 2571, H.R. 2609, H.R. 3126, H.R. 3269, H.R. 3817, H.R. 3818, H.R. 3890, and H.R. 3996. On March 22, 2010, the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee amended and ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://economic-legislation.blogspot.com/2010/04/financial-regulatory-reform-and-111th.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-01:/commentary/8021911</id>
    <updated>2010-04-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Bill Totten's Weblog </name>
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On July 8 2009, the House introduced HR 3126: Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009: &amp;quot;To establish the Consumer Financial Protection Agency, and for other purposes&amp;quot;. On October 22 2009, it was reported to Committee but not ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://billtotten.blogspot.com/2010/04/bogus-washington-proposed-financial.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bogus Washington-Proposed Financial Reform</title>
    <link href="http://www.thepeoplesvoice.org/TPV3/Voices.php/2010/04/01/bogus-washington-proposed-financial-refo" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-31:/commentary/8052264</id>
    <updated>2010-03-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
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On July 8, 2009, the House introduced HR 3126: Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009: &amp;quot;To establish the Consumer Financial Protection Agency, and for other purposes.&amp;quot; On October 22, 2009, it was reported to Committee but not ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thepeoplesvoice.org/TPV3/Voices.php/2010/04/01/bogus-washington-proposed-financial-refo&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-31:/commentary/8046188</id>
    <updated>2010-03-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
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On July 8, 2009, the House introduced HR 3126: Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009: &amp;quot;To establish the Consumer Financial Protection Agency, and for other purposes.&amp;quot; On October 22, 2009, it was reported to Committee but not ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.phillyimc.org/en/bogus-washington-proposed-financial-reform&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2010-03-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
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On July 8, 2009, the House introduced HR 3126: Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009: &amp;quot;To establish the Consumer Financial Protection Agency, and for other purposes.&amp;quot; On October 22, 2009, it was reported to Committee but not ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://mostlywater.org/bogus_washingtonproposed_financial_reform&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-31:/commentary/7995024</id>
    <updated>2010-03-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
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On July 8, 2009, the House introduced HR 3126: Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009: &amp;quot;To establish the Consumer Financial Protection Agency, and for other purposes.&amp;quot; On October 22, 2009, it was reported to Committee but not ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://sjlendman.blogspot.com/2010/04/bogus-washington-proposed-financial.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2010-03-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
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This week&amp;#39;s headlines: House Financial Services Committee passes HR 3126, the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act; FCC Opens Net Neutrality Proceeding; Senate Small Business Hearing Examines the Impact of Senate Health Bills on the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.arizonapropertysite.com/1051/washington-report-october-26-2009-edition/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Fighting the fight for the broker nation ... A message from NAMB ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-29:/commentary/7995025</id>
    <updated>2010-03-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
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On Oct. 15, 2009, NAMB sent a letter to Congress requesting that they support an amendment to HR 3126 that would sunset HVCC within 90 days of enactment of the bill. The amendment was accepted and attached to the bill and passed by the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://74.86.62.72/news16894/fighting-fight-broker-nation-message-namb-president-jim-pair-cmc&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Fighting the fight for the broker nation ... A message from NAMB ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-29:/commentary/7988095</id>
    <updated>2010-03-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>NationalMortgageProfessional.com </name>
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On Oct. 15, 2009, NAMB sent a letter to Congress requesting that they support an amendment to HR 3126 that would sunset HVCC within 90 days of enactment of the bill. The amendment was accepted and attached to the bill and passed by the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://nationalmortgageprofessional.com/news16894/fighting-fight-broker-nation-message-namb-president-jim-pair-cmc&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Washington Report: October 26, 2009 Edition</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-28:/commentary/8989819</id>
    <updated>2010-03-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
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This week&amp;#39;s headlines: House Financial Services Committee passes HR 3126, the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act; FCC Opens Net Neutrality Proceeding; Senate Small Business Hearing Examines the Impact of Senate Health Bills on the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ohiorealtyonline.com/1223/washington-report-october-26-2009-edition/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Although HR3126 appears to be coming to end, I wrote a commentary on HR 3126, the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2009, passing the House Financial Services Committee. My original post (hyperlink to the left) brought out some ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blogfreeradio.com/archives/2009&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-15:/commentary/7867470</id>
    <updated>2010-03-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
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H.R.3126: Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009. This bill is a central element of Congress&amp;#39; overhaul of financial regulations. It would establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency with the authority and accountability ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.happyrobot.net/robotchow/robot_filter.asp?rfid=9369&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-08:/commentary/7814807</id>
    <updated>2010-03-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
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The Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 (H.R. 3126), or as Toolbox likes to call it, the Big Kahuna, would establish a new Federal agency empowered to prescribe, administer and enforce rules to ensure full disclosure and ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://inbrief.pli.edu/2010/03/im-just-a-bill-yes-im-only-a-bill-key-provisions-of-financial-regulatory-reform-legislation-as-it-im.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-07:/commentary/7784898</id>
    <updated>2010-03-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
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It&amp;#39;s the mother of all Presential impressions in Funny of Die&amp;#39;s latest video. An true all-star cast of SNL alumni come together to reprise their past roles.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://dc.metblogs.com/2010/03/08/dc-video-funny-or-dies-presidential-reunion/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-04:/commentary/7760886</id>
    <updated>2010-03-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
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In a vote last Thursday of 39 to 29 that fell largely along party lines, the House Financial Services Committee approved the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 (H.R. 3126), a core component of the Obama administration&amp;#39;s ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://loancolleges.com/house-panel-moves-to-regulate-private-student-loans-2/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2010-03-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
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The House Financial Services Committee, in a vote of 39 to 29, approved the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 (H.R. 3126), a centerpiece of the Obama administration&amp;#39;s pursuit to overhaul the nation&amp;#39;s financial regulatory ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://loancolleges.com/%E2%80%98gap-loans%E2%80%99-at-for-profit-colleges-escape-proposed-legislation-2/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2010-03-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
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The House panel, in a vote of 39 to 29, approved the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 (H.R. 3126), a centerpiece of the Obama administration&amp;#39;s pursuit to overhaul the nation&amp;#39;s financial regulatory system. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://aboutstudentloans.net/236784-Expanding-Federal-Regulation-of-Private-Student-Loans.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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A snippet from a short essay... The House passed financial reform bill, crafted by none other than Barney Frank (D-MA) contained a permanent bailout fund for banks and Wall Street firms and created a new agency of government that would ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://dad29.blogspot.com/2010/03/this-is-banking-reform.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>It&amp;#39;s Americans for Financial Reform National Senate Call-In Week ...</title>
    <link href="http://economiccrisis.us/2010/03/americans-financial-reform-national-senate-callin-week/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-02:/commentary/7718951</id>
    <updated>2010-03-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Economic Crisis in US </name>
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Obama said we need the Consumer Financial Protection Agency, (CFPA) HR 3126, which would create a separate stand alone agency with the sole mission of protecting investors and consumers. It&amp;#39;s the key reform to protect consumers from ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://economiccrisis.us/2010/03/americans-financial-reform-national-senate-callin-week/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>H.R. 3126: Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.planputnam.org/ntm/2010/03/h-r-3126-consumer-financial-protection-agency-act-of-2009-govtrack-us/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-02:/commentary/7718950</id>
    <updated>2010-03-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>News That Matters </name>
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This bill was considered in committee which has recommended it be considered by the House as a whole. Although it has been placed on a calendar of busi...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.planputnam.org/ntm/2010/03/h-r-3126-consumer-financial-protection-agency-act-of-2009-govtrack-us/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>LegalNewsline | Democratic AGs call for consumer protection agency</title>
    <link href="http://legalnewsline.com/news/225864-democratic-ags-call-for-consumer-protection-agency" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-01:/commentary/7858477</id>
    <updated>2010-03-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>LegalNewsLine.com </name>
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The proposal is outlined in H.R. 3126. In addition to setting up the new agency, the 1279-page Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act also imposes restrictions on the over-the-counter derivatives market and establishes a system ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://legalnewsline.com/news/225864-democratic-ags-call-for-consumer-protection-agency&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>LegalNewsline | Democratic AGs call for consumer protection agency</title>
    <link href="http://www.legalnewsline.com/news/225864-democratic-ags-call-for-consumer-protection-agency" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-01:/commentary/7693315</id>
    <updated>2010-03-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>LegalNewsLine.com </name>
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The proposal is outlined in H.R. 3126. In addition to setting up the new agency, the 1279-page Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act also imposes restrictions on the over-the-counter derivatives market and establishes a system ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.legalnewsline.com/news/225864-democratic-ags-call-for-consumer-protection-agency&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Entrepreneur.com Daily Dose - Business Groups Debate Merits Of ...</title>
    <link href="http://blog.entrepreneur.com/2010/03/business-groups-debate-merits-of-proposed-consumer-financial-protection-agency.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-01:/commentary/7692163</id>
    <updated>2010-03-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Entrepreneur.com - Daily Dose </name>
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Business &amp;amp; small business from Entrepreneur.com. Business owners are split on whether a proposal to create a new consumer-regulatory agency would be good or bad for small business. Opposition to the proposed Consumer Financial ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.entrepreneur.com/2010/03/business-groups-debate-merits-of-proposed-consumer-financial-protection-agency.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Fourth Quarter 2009 Banking Legislation &amp;amp; Policy</title>
    <link href="http://www.philadelphiafed.org/research-and-data/publications/banking-legislation-and-policy/2009/blpq409.pdf" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-28:/commentary/7829316</id>
    <updated>2010-02-28T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Philadelphia Fed: Newsroom </name>
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The absorbed bills were H.R. 2609, H.R. 3126, H.R. 3269,. H.R. 3795, H.R. 3817, H.R. 3818, H.R. 3890, and H.R. 3996. firms and credit rating agencies, change compensation rules for financial firms, require over-the-counter derivatives ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.philadelphiafed.org/research-and-data/publications/banking-legislation-and-policy/2009/blpq409.pdf&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Waters Offers Amendment TO Add ACORN to Oversee Financial Institutions</title>
    <link href="http://economicstudies.co.cc/financial-institutions/waters-offers-amendment-to-add-acorn-to-oversee-financial-institutions/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-28:/commentary/7756114</id>
    <updated>2010-02-28T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Economic Studies </name>
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During consideration of HR 3126, legislation to establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency (CFPA), Democrats on the House Financial Services Committee voted to pass an amendment offered by Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA) that will make ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://economicstudies.co.cc/financial-institutions/waters-offers-amendment-to-add-acorn-to-oversee-financial-institutions/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>OpenSecrets | Financial Agency Troubles, Bipartisan Debt ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.opensecrets.org/news/2010/02/financial-agency-troubles-bipa.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-18:/commentary/7618422</id>
    <updated>2010-02-18T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Capital Eye </name>
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CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION AGENCY PROPOSAL LANGUISHES: A proposal for reforming the financial regulatory system is quickly losing momentum in the Senate. A recent article in The Hill reports that Democrats hoping to establish the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opensecrets.org/news/2010/02/financial-agency-troubles-bipa.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Expanding Federal Regulation of Private Student LoansExpanding ...</title>
    <link href="http://collegestudentloans.biz/337815-Expanding-Federal-Regulation-of-Private-Student-Loans.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-16:/commentary/7581418</id>
    <updated>2010-02-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>College Student Loans </name>
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The House panel, in a vote of 39 to 29, approved the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 (H.R. 3126), a centerpiece of the Obama administration&amp;#39;s pursuit to overhaul the nation&amp;#39;s financial regulatory system. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://collegestudentloans.biz/337815-Expanding-Federal-Regulation-of-Private-Student-Loans.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Consumer Financial Protection Agency: Will We Get The Protection ...</title>
    <link href="http://file-claim.com/2010/02/14/consumer-financial-protection-agency-will-we-get-the-protection-we-need/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-13:/commentary/7581417</id>
    <updated>2010-02-13T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>File-Claim.com </name>
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During consideration of H.R. 3126, legislation to establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency (CFPA), Democrats on the House Financial Services Committee voted to pass an amendment offered by Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA) that will ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://file-claim.com/2010/02/14/consumer-financial-protection-agency-will-we-get-the-protection-we-need/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>CRA Modernization: A Critical Moment for Underserved Neighborhoods ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.shelterforce.org/article/cra_modernization_a_critical_moment_for_underserved_neighborhoods/cra_modernization_a_critical_moment_for_underserved_neighborhoods/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-11:/commentary/8627438</id>
    <updated>2010-02-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Shelterforce </name>
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The first, a bill to create a Consumer Financial Protection Agency (HR 3126), could increase regulatory oversight and enforcement of CRA and other critically important consumer laws. The second piece of legislation, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.shelterforce.org/article/cra_modernization_a_critical_moment_for_underserved_neighborhoods/cra_modernization_a_critical_moment_for_underserved_neighborhoods/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>CRA Modernization: A Critical Moment for Underserved Neighborhoods ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.shelterforce.org/article/1848/cra_modernization_a_critical_moment_for_underserved_neighborhoods/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-11:/commentary/8109918</id>
    <updated>2010-02-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Shelterforce </name>
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The first, a bill to create a Consumer Financial Protection Agency (HR 3126), could increase regulatory oversight and enforcement of CRA and other critically important consumer laws. The second piece of legislation, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.shelterforce.org/article/1848/cra_modernization_a_critical_moment_for_underserved_neighborhoods/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>CRA Modernization: A Critical Moment for Underserved Neighborhoods</title>
    <link href="http://www.shelterforce.org/article/cra_modernization_a_critical_moment_for_underserved_neighborhoods/cra_modernization_a_critical_moment_for_underserved_neighborhoods/#When:14:00:57Z" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-11:/commentary/7693317</id>
    <updated>2010-02-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Shelterforce </name>
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The first, a bill to create a Consumer Financial Protection Agency (HR 3126), could increase regulatory oversight and enforcement of CRA and other critically important consumer laws. The second piece of legislation, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.shelterforce.org/article/cra_modernization_a_critical_moment_for_underserved_neighborhoods/cra_modernization_a_critical_moment_for_underserved_neighborhoods/#When:14:00:57Z&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>CRA Modification: A Critical Moment for Underserved Neighborhoods</title>
    <link href="http://www.shelterforce.org/article/cra_modification_a_critical_moment_for_underserved_neighborhoods/cra_modification_a_critical_moment_for_underserved_neighborhoods/#When:14:00:29Z" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-11:/commentary/7616996</id>
    <updated>2010-02-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Shelterforce </name>
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The first, a bill to create a Consumer Financial Protection Agency (HR 3126), could increase regulatory oversight and enforcement of CRA and other critically important consumer laws. The second piece of legislation, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.shelterforce.org/article/cra_modification_a_critical_moment_for_underserved_neighborhoods/cra_modification_a_critical_moment_for_underserved_neighborhoods/#When:14:00:29Z&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>First American Valuation and Property Solutions Offers New ...</title>
    <link href="http://california.realestaterama.com/2010/02/04/first-american-valuation-and-property-solutions-offers-new-appraiser-validated-price-opinion-product-ID0551.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-03:/commentary/8417658</id>
    <updated>2010-02-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>US States </name>
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Washington, DC - October 22, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- During the House Financial Services Committee mark-up of H.R. 3126, the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act, the Committee approved an amendment offered by Rep. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://california.realestaterama.com/2010/02/04/first-american-valuation-and-property-solutions-offers-new-appraiser-validated-price-opinion-product-ID0551.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Economic Legislation: Financial Regulatory Reform: Analysis of the ...</title>
    <link href="http://economic-legislation.blogspot.com/2010/02/financial-regulatory-reform-analysis-of.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-03:/commentary/7616995</id>
    <updated>2010-02-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Economic Legislation </name>
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H.R. 3126 was marked up and ordered to be reported by both the House Financial Services Committee and the House Energy and Commerce Committee. H.R. 3126 was incorporated as Title IV of H.R. 4173, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://economic-legislation.blogspot.com/2010/02/financial-regulatory-reform-analysis-of.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Toward Freedom - What Consumers Need to Know About Rent-to-Own ...</title>
    <link href="http://towardfreedom.com/home/index.php?option=com_content&amp;amp;task=view&amp;amp;id=1840&amp;amp;Itemid=0" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-02:/commentary/7599431</id>
    <updated>2010-02-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Powered by Mambo 4.5.2 </name>
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Instead, they support the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act (H.R. 3126) introduced by Barney Frank (D-Ma.) because it strengthens regulatory oversight of providers of &amp;quot;alternative financial services.&amp;quot; Other ways in which the Clay ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://towardfreedom.com/home/index.php?option=com_content&amp;amp;task=view&amp;amp;id=1840&amp;amp;Itemid=0&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Toward Freedom - What Consumers Need to Know About Rent-to-Own ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.towardfreedom.com/home/index.php?option=com_content&amp;amp;task=view&amp;amp;id=1840&amp;amp;Itemid=0" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-02:/commentary/7486738</id>
    <updated>2010-02-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Powered by Mambo 4.5.2 </name>
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Instead, they support the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act (H.R. 3126) introduced by Barney Frank (D-Ma.) because it strengthens regulatory oversight of providers of &amp;quot;alternative financial services.&amp;quot; Other ways in which the Clay ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.towardfreedom.com/home/index.php?option=com_content&amp;amp;task=view&amp;amp;id=1840&amp;amp;Itemid=0&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Rep. Baca Sponsors Legislation to Give First Preference to Primary ...</title>
    <link href="http://california.realestaterama.com/2010/02/03/rep-baca-sponsors-legislation-to-give-first-preference-to-primary-residency-home-buyers-ID0549.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-02:/commentary/7486737</id>
    <updated>2010-02-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California </name>
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Washington, DC - October 22, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- During the House Financial Services Committee mark-up of H.R. 3126, the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act, the Committee approved an amendment offered by Rep. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://california.realestaterama.com/2010/02/03/rep-baca-sponsors-legislation-to-give-first-preference-to-primary-residency-home-buyers-ID0549.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Matrix &#187; Appraisers and Foreclosure Sales Bring Havoc to Housing ...</title>
    <link href="http://matrix-test.millersamuel.com/?p=7080" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-27:/commentary/7742253</id>
    <updated>2010-01-27T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Matrix </name>
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In response to the HVCC backlash, the House Financial Services Committee added an amendment to the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act HR 3126 on October 21st which among other things, wants all federal agencies to start accepting ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://matrix-test.millersamuel.com/?p=7080&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Stealth move? Is Obama using SEIU to Force Unionization ...</title>
    <link href="http://romanticpoet.wordpress.com/2010/01/28/stealth-move-is-obama-using-seiu-to-force-unionizationnationalization-of-banks/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-27:/commentary/7439794</id>
    <updated>2010-01-27T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Romanticpoet&amp;#39;s Weblog </name>
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Much of what&amp;#39;s included in HR 3126, The Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009, also lines up with SEIU&amp;#39;s language. And in the midst of them all are the renewed calls to pass EFCA, the misleadingly named Employee Free Choice ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://romanticpoet.wordpress.com/2010/01/28/stealth-move-is-obama-using-seiu-to-force-unionizationnationalization-of-banks/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Matrix &#187; Appraisers and Foreclosure Sales Bring Havoc to Housing ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-27:/commentary/7417404</id>
    <updated>2010-01-27T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Matrix </name>
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In response to the HVCC backlash, the House Financial Services Committee added an amendment to the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act HR 3126 on October 21st which among other things, wants all federal agencies to start accepting ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://matrix.millersamuel.com/?p=7080&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>How Insurance Works: The Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act ...</title>
    <link href="http://howinsuranceworks.blogspot.com/2010/01/consumer-financial-protection-agency.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-27:/commentary/7417403</id>
    <updated>2010-01-27T19:00:00Z</updated>
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Representative Barney Frank and 12 cosponsors introduced H.R. 3126 on July 8, 2009. It was then referred to the House Financial Services Committee and House Energy and Commerce Committee. H.R. 3126 would create a new financial regulator ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://howinsuranceworks.blogspot.com/2010/01/consumer-financial-protection-agency.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The Risk In The System Starts to Come Home -- Rooflines</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-26:/commentary/8417655</id>
    <updated>2010-01-26T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Rooflines </name>
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But Taylor argues that HR 3126, the bill that was to create CFPA, was &#8220;significantly weaker than the one offered by President Obama,&#8221; most notably for the exclusion of CRA, leaving the oversight of the Community Reinvestment Act to the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rooflines.org/1829/the_risk_in_the_system_starts_to_come_home/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>SEIU&amp;#39;s Secret Weapon: If Obama&amp;#39;s Plan Fails, Brandish the ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-26:/commentary/7518456</id>
    <updated>2010-01-26T19:00:00Z</updated>
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Much of what&amp;#39;s included in HR 3126 , The Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009, also lines up with SEIU&amp;#39;s language. And in the midst of them all are the renewed calls to pass EFCA , the misleadingly named Employee Free Choice ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://bsoetoro.com/?p=4295&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The Risk In The System Starts to Come Home</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-26:/commentary/7451755</id>
    <updated>2010-01-26T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Rooflines </name>
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But Taylor argues that HR 3126, the bill that was to create CFPA, was &#8220;significantly weaker than the one offered by President Obama,&#8221; most notably for the exclusion of CRA, leaving the oversight of the Community Reinvestment Act to the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rooflines.org/1829/the_risk_in_the_system_starts_to_come_home/#When:20:12:39Z&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>SEIU&amp;#39;s Secret Weapon: If Obama&amp;#39;s Plan Fails, Brandish the ...</title>
    <link href="http://biggovernment.com/2010/01/27/seius-secret-weapon-if-obamas-plan-fails-brandish-the-shareholder-resolution/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-26:/commentary/7427479</id>
    <updated>2010-01-26T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Big Government </name>
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Much of what&amp;#39;s included in HR 3126, The Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009, also lines up with SEIU&amp;#39;s language. And in the midst of them all are the renewed calls to pass EFCA, the misleadingly named Employee Free Choice ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://biggovernment.com/2010/01/27/seius-secret-weapon-if-obamas-plan-fails-brandish-the-shareholder-resolution/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>The Risk In The System Starts to Come Home</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-26:/commentary/7427478</id>
    <updated>2010-01-26T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Rooflines </name>
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But Taylor argues that HR 3126, the bill that was to create CFPA, was &#8220;significantly weaker than the one offered by President Obama,&#8221; most notably for the exclusion of CRA, leaving the oversight of the Community Reinvestment Act to the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rooflines.org/1829/the_risk_in_the_system_starts_to_come_home/#When:20:12:20Z&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>SEIU&amp;#39;s Secret Weapon: If Obama&amp;#39;s Plan Fails, Brandish the ...</title>
    <link href="http://commonsense.sizrz.com/?p=843" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-26:/commentary/7417406</id>
    <updated>2010-01-26T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Common Sense </name>
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Much of what&amp;#39;s included in H.R 3126 , The Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009, also lines up with SEIU&amp;#39;s language. And in the midst of them all are the renewed calls to pass EFCA , the misleadingly named Employee Free ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://commonsense.sizrz.com/?p=843&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Insurance Exec: &amp;#39;The Consumer View Isn&amp;#39;t Just the Hospital View ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.orshe.com/insurance-exec-%E2%80%98the-consumer-view-isn%E2%80%99t-just-the-hospital-view%E2%80%99" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-26:/commentary/7405704</id>
    <updated>2010-01-26T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Orshe </name>
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JaniceNelsonRN : @chucktodd he should talk about H.R. 3126: Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009. 2010-01-27T23:40:37Z - Reply - View Tweet &amp;middot; atomicpoet : @rtaibah You forget that virtually every PMP device has failed ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.orshe.com/insurance-exec-%E2%80%98the-consumer-view-isn%E2%80%99t-just-the-hospital-view%E2%80%99&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>SEIU&amp;#39;s Secret Weapon: If Obama&amp;#39;s Plan Fails, Brandish the ...</title>
    <link href="http://obamasnafu.com/?p=5043" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-26:/commentary/7405703</id>
    <updated>2010-01-26T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Obama Snafu </name>
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Much of what&amp;#39;s included in HR 3126 , The Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009, also lines up with SEIU&amp;#39;s language. And in the midst of them all are the renewed calls to pass EFCA , the misleadingly named Employee Free Choice ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://obamasnafu.com/?p=5043&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Home Valuation Code of Conduct is Better for Business, AMCs Say ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.housingwire.com/2010/01/25/home-valuation-code-of-conduct-is-better-for-business-amcs" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-24:/commentary/8417653</id>
    <updated>2010-01-24T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>HousingWire </name>
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Lawmakers passed an amendment to HR 3126 &#8212; the bill that would create the Consumer Financial Protection Agency &#8212; that would outright eliminate the code. That resolution passed the House Financial Services Committee but still needs a ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.housingwire.com/2010/01/25/home-valuation-code-of-conduct-is-better-for-business-amcs&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Home Valuation Code of Conduct is Better for Business, AMCs Say ...</title>
    <link href="http://209.236.64.240/2010/01/25/home-valuation-code-of-conduct-is-better-for-business-amcs" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-24:/commentary/8383920</id>
    <updated>2010-01-24T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>HousingWire </name>
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Lawmakers passed an amendment to HR 3126 &#8212; the bill that would create the Consumer Financial Protection Agency &#8212; that would outright eliminate the code. That resolution passed the House Financial Services Committee but still needs a ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://209.236.64.240/2010/01/25/home-valuation-code-of-conduct-is-better-for-business-amcs&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Home Valuation Code of Conduct is Better for Business, AMCs Say ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.housingwire.com/2010/01/25/home-valuation-code-of-conduct-is-better-for-business-amcs/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-24:/commentary/7462187</id>
    <updated>2010-01-24T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>HousingWire </name>
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Lawmakers passed an amendment to HR 3126 &#8212; the bill that would create the Consumer Financial Protection Agency &#8212; that would outright eliminate the code. That resolution passed the House Financial Services Committee but still needs a ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.housingwire.com/2010/01/25/home-valuation-code-of-conduct-is-better-for-business-amcs/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Home Valuation Code of Conduct is Better for Business, AMCs Say</title>
    <link href="http://www.housingwire.com/2010/01/25/home-valuation-code-of-conduct-is-better-for-business-amcs/?utm_source=rss&amp;amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;amp;utm_campaign=home-valuation-code-of-conduct-is-better-for-business-amcs" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-24:/commentary/7417405</id>
    <updated>2010-01-24T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>HousingWire </name>
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Lawmakers passed an amendment to HR 3126 &#8212; the bill that would create the Consumer Financial Protection Agency &#8212; that would outright eliminate the code. That resolution passed the House Financial Services Committee but still needs a ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.housingwire.com/2010/01/25/home-valuation-code-of-conduct-is-better-for-business-amcs/?utm_source=rss&amp;amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;amp;utm_campaign=home-valuation-code-of-conduct-is-better-for-business-amcs&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Home Valuation Code of Conduct is Better for Business, AMCs Say ...</title>
    <link href="http://appraisalnewscast.com/2010/01/26/home-valuation-code-of-conduct-is-better-for-business-amcs-say/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-24:/commentary/7380796</id>
    <updated>2010-01-24T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>AppraisalNEWSCAST.com </name>
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Lawmakers passed an amendment to HR 3126 &#8212; the bill that would create the Consumer Financial Protection Agency &#8212; that would outright eliminate the code. That resolution passed the House Financial Services Committee but still needs a ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://appraisalnewscast.com/2010/01/26/home-valuation-code-of-conduct-is-better-for-business-amcs-say/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Enthusiast Media Group</title>
    <link href="http://enthusiastmediagroup.wordpress.com/2010/01/23/1550/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-21:/commentary/7472816</id>
    <updated>2010-01-21T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Enthusiast Media Group </name>
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Currently, the scope of the bill (H.R. 3126) is broad and sweeping, encompassing any business that extends credit, even those that only process credit card transactions, or offer financial advice. H.R. 3126 would also provide the FTC ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://enthusiastmediagroup.wordpress.com/2010/01/23/1550/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Support a Consumer Financial Protection Agency NOW</title>
    <link href="http://pachurchesadvocacy.org/weblog/?p=1984" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-20:/commentary/7336647</id>
    <updated>2010-01-20T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PAChurchesAdvocacy.org </name>
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The CFPA passed in a House Bill (H.R. 3126 at http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h111-3126), but it is currently hanging on by a thread in the Senate. Senators are debating whether to sacrifice the proposed CFPA to pass a ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://pachurchesadvocacy.org/weblog/?p=1984&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Pending Legislation would end HVCC | Real Estate Investors Daily</title>
    <link href="http://realestateinvestordaily.com/financing/pending-legislation-would-end-hvcc/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-19:/commentary/7960481</id>
    <updated>2010-01-19T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Real Estate Investors Daily </name>
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Related Bills: H.RES.956, H.RES.964, H.R.3126, H.R.3818. Latest Major Action: 1/20/2010 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://realestateinvestordaily.com/financing/pending-legislation-would-end-hvcc/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>phoenixhomesforsale</title>
    <link href="http://aaafreemart.com/archives/1942" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-17:/commentary/7368649</id>
    <updated>2010-01-17T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>AAA Free Mart </name>
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Although HR3126 appears to be coming to end, I wrote a commentary on HR 3126, the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2009, passing the House Financial Services Committee. My original post (hyperlink to the left) brought out some ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://aaafreemart.com/archives/1942&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>phoenixhomesforsale</title>
    <link href="http://blogfreeradio.com/archives/1925" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-17:/commentary/7326260</id>
    <updated>2010-01-17T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Blog Free Radio </name>
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Although HR3126 appears to be coming to end, I wrote a commentary on HR 3126, the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2009, passing the House Financial Services Committee. My original post (hyperlink to the left) brought out some ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blogfreeradio.com/archives/1925&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>phoenixhomesforsale</title>
    <link href="http://1-op.com/archives/1968" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-17:/commentary/7314303</id>
    <updated>2010-01-17T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>One Great Opportunity </name>
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Although HR3126 appears to be coming to end, I wrote a commentary on HR 3126, the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2009, passing the House Financial Services Committee. My original post (hyperlink to the left) brought out some ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://1-op.com/archives/1968&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Congress Takes Major Step Toward Equitable Payment For Nurse ...</title>
    <link href="http://massdemblogs.org/carolesman/2010/01/15/congress-takes-major-step-toward-equitable-payment-for-nurse-midwifery-services-and-expanded-coverage-for-pregnant-women-usa/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-14:/commentary/7326261</id>
    <updated>2010-01-14T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Carol esman </name>
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Under HR3126, as of April 1, 2008, CNMs would join the ranks of other constitution professionals already receiving 100% reimbursement concerning their services under Medicare, including all physicians (including chiropractors, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://massdemblogs.org/carolesman/2010/01/15/congress-takes-major-step-toward-equitable-payment-for-nurse-midwifery-services-and-expanded-coverage-for-pregnant-women-usa/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>How Insurance Works: An Introduction to Insurance Regulation</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-13:/commentary/7260594</id>
    <updated>2010-01-13T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>How Insurance Works </name>
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Information Act of 2009 (H.R. 2609), and the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 (H.R. 3126). Endnotes 1 Paul v. Virginia, 75 U.S. (8 Wall.) 168 (1868). 2 U.S. v. South-Eastern Underwriters Association, 322 U.S. 533 (1944). ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://howinsuranceworks.blogspot.com/2010/01/introduction-to-insurance-regulation.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Washington Horror Blog: Ice Water</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-08:/commentary/7210445</id>
    <updated>2010-01-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Washington Horror Blog </name>
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Of course, some would say that the Secret Santa giveaway simply gave more ammunition to Barney Frank&amp;#39;s Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 (H.R.3126), but a grateful banking community was now rich enough to pay Breadman ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://washingtonhorrorblog.blogspot.com/2010/01/ice-water.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The Evolution of the Front-End - Article - F&amp;amp;I Magazine</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-05:/commentary/7201343</id>
    <updated>2010-01-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>F&amp;I Magazine </name>
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This bill, which is the repackaged version of HR 3126, is designed to overhaul financial-industry regulations and create a new government bureaucracy, or super-regulator, to assume regulatory responsibilities related to consumer finance ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.fi-magazine.com/Article/Story/2010/01/The-Evolution-of-the-Front-End.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>softening appraisal reform moves thru the House</title>
    <link href="http://tma552.blogspot.com/2010/01/softening-appraisal-reform-moves-thru.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-03:/commentary/7559699</id>
    <updated>2010-01-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Orange County REO&amp;#39;s, Foreclosures and... </name>
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On October 22, 2009, HR 3126, the &amp;quot;Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2009,&amp;quot; passed the House Financial Services Committee with an amendment that will ultimately sunset the Home Valuation Code of Conduct (HVCC). ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://tma552.blogspot.com/2010/01/softening-appraisal-reform-moves-thru.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Commissioner Delivers Testimony to Assembly Housing Committee ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-03:/commentary/7237671</id>
    <updated>2010-01-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>US States </name>
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Washington, DC - October 22, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- During the House Financial Services Committee mark-up of H.R. 3126, the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act, the Committee approved an amendment offered by Rep. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://states.realestaterama.com/2010/01/04/commissioner-delivers-testimony-to-assembly-housing-committee-ID07279.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>softening appraisal reform moves thru the House</title>
    <link href="http://tomabercrombie.posterous.com/softening-appraisal-reform-moves-thru-the-hou" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-03:/commentary/7210444</id>
    <updated>2010-01-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Newport Beach Lifestyle </name>
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On October 22, 2009, HR 3126, the &amp;quot;Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2009,&amp;quot; passed the House Financial Services Committee with an amendment that will ultimately sunset the Home Valuation Code of Conduct (HVCC). ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://tomabercrombie.posterous.com/softening-appraisal-reform-moves-thru-the-hou&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>softening appraisal reform moves thru the House</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-03:/commentary/7163126</id>
    <updated>2010-01-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Newport Beach Lifestyle Real Estate </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
On October 22, 2009, HR 3126, the &amp;quot;Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2009,&amp;quot; passed the House Financial Services Committee with an amendment that will ultimately sunset the Home Valuation Code of Conduct (HVCC). ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://tom3.typepad.com/blog/2010/01/softening-appraisal-reform-moves-thru-the-house.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Online Personal Loans In the Global Economy</title>
    <link href="http://www.rebuild.org/news-article/online-personal-loans-in-the-global-economy/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-03:/commentary/7151006</id>
    <updated>2010-01-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Rebuild.org </name>
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Here is the full text of H.R. 3126: Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009. Here is a summary of the legislation: It is now going to be much more difficult--and dangerous--for lenders operating in the United States to make ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rebuild.org/news-article/online-personal-loans-in-the-global-economy/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>ALTA Commends Congress in Passage of Amendment Clarifying Reach of ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-31:/commentary/7123462</id>
    <updated>2009-12-31T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Statewide Title Services Inc. </name>
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Introduced during a markup session of H.R. 3126 by U.S. Reps. Gwen Moore (D-Wis.) and Erik Paulsen (R-Minn.), the amendment was passed during a voice vote by the House of Representatives Financial Services Committee on Oct. 21. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://statewide-title.com/2010/01/alta-commends-congress-in-passage-of-amendment-clarifying-reach-of/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Divide, Conquer, and Reassemble &#8211; Martindale.com</title>
    <link href="http://www.martindale.com/banking-financial-services/article_Blank-Rome-LLP_878438.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-27:/commentary/7176612</id>
    <updated>2009-12-27T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>All Articles on Martindale.com </name>
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That package will include the two bills approved yesterday as well as legislation covering the Consumer Financial Protection Agency (H.R. 3795), over the counter derivatives (H.R. 3126), executive compensation and corporate governance ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.martindale.com/banking-financial-services/article_Blank-Rome-LLP_878438.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>CFPA: Better Financial Regulation or a Roadblock to Innovation ...</title>
    <link href="http://blog.blisspr.com/2009/12/23/cfpa-better-financial-regulation-or-a-roadblock-to-innovation-service/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-22:/commentary/9325716</id>
    <updated>2009-12-22T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>B2B Bliss </name>
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The Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act (H.R. 3126) creates a new standalone watchdog agency for the financial services industry, which in theory is responsible for promoting &#8220;transparency, simplicity, fairness, accountability, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.blisspr.com/2009/12/23/cfpa-better-financial-regulation-or-a-roadblock-to-innovation-service/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Obama believes health care debate will go into February | Politics ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-22:/commentary/7089391</id>
    <updated>2009-12-22T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Politics blog </name>
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This phrase neatly sums up the ongoing House Financial Services Committee markup of H.R. 3126, the Consumer Financial Protection Agency (CFPA) Act of 2009. Despite honest attempts to improve the bill, the overall concept is still badly ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blogs.bellinghamherald.com/politics/national/obama-believes-health-care-debate-will-go-into-february/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>CFPA: Better Financial Regulation or a Roadblock to Innovation ...</title>
    <link href="http://blog.blisspr.com/uncategorized/cfpa-better-financial-regulation-or-a-roadblock-to-innovation-service/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-22:/commentary/7062106</id>
    <updated>2009-12-22T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>B2B Bliss </name>
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The Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act (H.R. 3126) creates a new standalone watchdog agency for the financial services industry, which in theory is responsible for promoting &#8220;transparency, simplicity, fairness, accountability, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.blisspr.com/uncategorized/cfpa-better-financial-regulation-or-a-roadblock-to-innovation-service/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>AEI Subprime VI Echo: Complete Annotated Transcript - Housing Doom</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-22:/commentary/7053545</id>
    <updated>2009-12-22T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Housing Doom </name>
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The definitions section in the House version, which is H.R. 3126, is 20 pages long, with 8 pages just to define &amp;quot;financial activity.&amp;quot; The list of included services is enormous, ranging from deposit-taking to servicing loans to debt ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://housingdoom.com/2009/12/23/aei-subprime-vi-echo-complete-annotated-transcript/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Congress and Law: Financial Regulatory Reform: H.R. 3126, as ...</title>
    <link href="http://congressandlaw.blogspot.com/2009/12/financial-regulatory-reform-hr-3126-as_17.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-16:/commentary/6978626</id>
    <updated>2009-12-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Congress and Law </name>
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H.R. 3126, as ordered to be reported by the House Energy and Commerce Committee on October 29, 2009, is very similar to the version that was ordered to be reported by the Financial Services Committee. The main differences between the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://congressandlaw.blogspot.com/2009/12/financial-regulatory-reform-hr-3126-as_17.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Congress and Law: Financial Regulatory Reform: H.R. 3126, as ...</title>
    <link href="http://congressandlaw.blogspot.com/2009/12/financial-regulatory-reform-hr-3126-as.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-15:/commentary/6955956</id>
    <updated>2009-12-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Congress and Law </name>
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There are a number of substantive differences between H.R. 3126, as ordered to be reported by the House Financial Services Committee on October 22, 2009, and the Obama Proposal, many of which are detailed below. Organizational Structure ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://congressandlaw.blogspot.com/2009/12/financial-regulatory-reform-hr-3126-as.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>New year, same difference | MortgageRatesAholic</title>
    <link href="http://www.mortgageratesaholic.com/26455/new-year-same-difference/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-15:/commentary/6951775</id>
    <updated>2009-12-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>MortgageRatesAholic </name>
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A last-minute amendment to HR 3126 is unfortunately revealed, which establishes new oversight requirements for appraisers to ensure their complete and indisputable independence./p pAll appraisers are granted Canadian citizenship.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mortgageratesaholic.com/26455/new-year-same-difference/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>WashingtonWatch.com Digest &#8211; December 14, 2009</title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonwatch.com/blog/2009/12/14/washingtonwatch-com-digest-december-14-2009/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-13:/commentary/7069942</id>
    <updated>2009-12-13T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>The WashingtonWatch.com Blog </name>
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... and whose service is rated fully successful or higher throughout that time, to be converted to a permanent appointment in the competitive service Costs $0.00 per family. HR 3126 The Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/blog/2009/12/14/washingtonwatch-com-digest-december-14-2009/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>US House Passes &#8220;Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of ...</title>
    <link href="http://kehrlaw.com/2009/12/14/u-s-house-passes-%E2%80%9Cwall-street-reform-and-consumer-protection-act-of-2009%E2%80%9D" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-13:/commentary/6968094</id>
    <updated>2009-12-13T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Kehr Law - Your Business Law Firm </name>
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This sweeping legislation&#8212;a combination of several bills, including a modified version of the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act, formerly HR 3126&#8212;includes broad new regulation of derivatives, executive compensation, systemic risk ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://kehrlaw.com/2009/12/14/u-s-house-passes-%E2%80%9Cwall-street-reform-and-consumer-protection-act-of-2009%E2%80%9D&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Congress and Law: An Introduction to Financial Regulatory Reform</title>
    <link href="http://congressandlaw.blogspot.com/2009/12/introduction-to-financial-regulatory.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-13:/commentary/6930598</id>
    <updated>2009-12-13T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Congress and Law </name>
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H.R. 3126 was marked up and ordered to be reported by both the. House Financial Services Committee and the House Energy and Commerce Committee. Endnotes 1 Financial Regulatory Reform, Obama Administration White Paper, June 19, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://congressandlaw.blogspot.com/2009/12/introduction-to-financial-regulatory.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>House passes bill that would curb state AG powers | Southeast ...</title>
    <link href="http://setexasrecord.com/news/223624-house-passes-bill-that-would-curb-state-ag-powers" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-12:/commentary/9308124</id>
    <updated>2009-12-12T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Southeast Texas Record - </name>
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The proposal is outlined in H.R. 3126. In addition to setting up the new agency, the 1279-page Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act also imposes restrictions on the over-the-counter derivatives market and establishes a system ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://setexasrecord.com/news/223624-house-passes-bill-that-would-curb-state-ag-powers&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>House passes bill that would curb state AG powers | Southeast ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.setexasrecord.com/news/223624-house-passes-bill-that-would-curb-state-ag-powers" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-12:/commentary/6930600</id>
    <updated>2009-12-12T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Southeast Texas Record - </name>
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The proposal is outlined in H.R. 3126. In addition to setting up the new agency, the 1279-page Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act also imposes restrictions on the over-the-counter derivatives market and establishes a system ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.setexasrecord.com/news/223624-house-passes-bill-that-would-curb-state-ag-powers&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Why Do You Like Obama So Much?</title>
    <link href="http://grumpajoesplace.com/2009/12/12/why-do-you-like-obama-so-much/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-11:/commentary/6930650</id>
    <updated>2009-12-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Grumpa Joes Place Weblog </name>
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I can&amp;#39;t express this theme often enough or hard enough, but taxes are evil in the disguise of moral platitude. I began this new president&amp;#39;s term by giving him the benefit of the doubt. I told myself, that as a Christian, I must love my ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://grumpajoesplace.com/2009/12/12/why-do-you-like-obama-so-much/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>CFPA Bill Out of Committee - CollectionTechnology.net</title>
    <link href="http://www.collectiontechnology.net/xn/detail/2128961:Comment:44847?xg_source=activity" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-10:/commentary/7069944</id>
    <updated>2009-12-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Latest Activity on CollectionTechnology.net </name>
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Summary of HR 3126 found here.. http://bit.ly/2oyMNs.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.collectiontechnology.net/xn/detail/2128961:Comment:44847?xg_source=activity&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Congress Passes Wall Street Reforms</title>
    <link href="http://www.melissabean.com/news?id=0109" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-10:/commentary/6978628</id>
    <updated>2009-12-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Melissa Bean for Congress: News </name>
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HR 3126, The Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act: This legislation creates a stand-alone agency to create and enforce federal consumer protection standards for all financial institutions and products, taking the place of an ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.melissabean.com/news?id=0109&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>House passes bill that would curb state AG powers</title>
    <link href="http://www.legalnewsline.com/news/224506-house-passes-bill-that-would-curb-state-ag-powers" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-10:/commentary/6930603</id>
    <updated>2009-12-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>LegalNewsLine.com </name>
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The proposal is outlined in HR 3126. In addition to setting up the new agency, the 1279-page Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act also imposes restrictions on the over-the-counter derivatives market and establishes a system ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.legalnewsline.com/news/224506-house-passes-bill-that-would-curb-state-ag-powers&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>House Passes Financial Industry Reform Bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.thesecuretimes.com/2009/12/house_passes_financial_industr.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-10:/commentary/6930602</id>
    <updated>2009-12-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>The Secure Times </name>
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The legislation, passed by a vote of 223 to 202, consisted of multiple bills regarding financial industry practices, including portions of HR 3126, the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act. Under the new legislation, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thesecuretimes.com/2009/12/house_passes_financial_industr.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>CFPA to fund itself through fees?</title>
    <link href="http://paydaypundit.org/2009/12/10/cfpa-to-fund-itself-through-fees/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-09:/commentary/6930604</id>
    <updated>2009-12-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Payday Pundit </name>
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According to a Congressional Budget Office Report, enacting HR 3126 would increase direct spending by $646 million dollars over the next 9 years while decreasing revenues by $490 million. That&amp;#39;s a total budget deficit of more than $1.1 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://paydaypundit.org/2009/12/10/cfpa-to-fund-itself-through-fees/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>LegalNewsline | State AGs&amp;#39; powers could be limited by House amendment</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-08:/commentary/9090798</id>
    <updated>2009-12-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>LegalNewsLine.com </name>
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The overall proposal is outlined in H.R. 3126. A final vote on the plan is expected Friday. The new consumer protection agency is opposed by, among other business groups, the American Bankers Association. On Tuesday, the U.S. Chamber of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://legalnewsline.com/news/224438-state-ags-powers-could-be-limited-by-house-amendment&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>House Combines Regulatory Reform Bills Into the Wall Street Reform ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.financialcrisisrecovery.com/?p=987" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-08:/commentary/7693316</id>
    <updated>2009-12-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Financial Crisis Recovery </name>
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... Over-the-Counter Derivatives Markets Act of 2009 (HR 3795), (for more on HR 3795 please see the November 3, 2009 Alert);; Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 (HR 3126), (for more on HR 3126 please see the October 20, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.financialcrisisrecovery.com/?p=987&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.Res.964: Providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-08:/commentary/7028883</id>
    <updated>2009-12-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Open Congress : House Rules - Major Bill Actions </name>
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Related Bills: H.RES.956, H.RES.964, H.R.3126, H.R.3818. Latest Major Action: 12/11/2009 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 223 - 202 (Roll no. 968).SUMMARY AS OF: 12/2/2009--Introduced. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-hr964/show&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Lobbying Against Reform</title>
    <link href="http://lobbyingactivist.blogspot.com/2009/12/lobbying-against-reform.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-08:/commentary/6930599</id>
    <updated>2009-12-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Lobbying Activist </name>
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But the house bill HR 3126 exempts financing provided by automobile dealers, any person regulated by the Securities and Exchange Commission, any person regulated by a state insurance regulator, smaller banks and credit unions (those ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://lobbyingactivist.blogspot.com/2009/12/lobbying-against-reform.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Steve Allen&amp;#39;s Blog: Cooley on financial market regulation</title>
    <link href="http://stevenallenblog.blogspot.com/2009/12/cooley-on-financial-market-regulation.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-08:/commentary/6914535</id>
    <updated>2009-12-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Steve Allen's Blog </name>
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But the house bill H.R. 3126 exempts financing provided by automobile dealers, any person regulated by the Securities and Exchange Commission, any person regulated by a state insurance regulator, smaller banks and credit unions (those ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://stevenallenblog.blogspot.com/2009/12/cooley-on-financial-market-regulation.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Let&amp;#39;s Spend Millions More | FastLendingHelp.com Blog</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-08:/commentary/6914533</id>
    <updated>2009-12-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>FastLendingHelp.com Blog </name>
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According to a Congressional Budget Office Report, enacting H.R. 3126 would increase direct spending by $646 million dollars over the next 9 years while decreasing revenues by $490 million. That&amp;#39;s a total budget deficit of more than ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blogs.fastlendinghelp.com/?p=28&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>As Expected, Bean&amp;#39;s CFPA Amendment Resurfaces | Progress Illinois</title>
    <link href="http://www.progressillinois.com/2009/12/8/bean-reintroduces-preemption-amendment" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-07:/commentary/8417659</id>
    <updated>2009-12-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Progress Illinois </name>
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As this bill (H.R. 3126) made its way through committee during the fall, it engendered a good deal of controversy. Right in the center of it all was Illinois&amp;#39; own Rep. Melissa Bean, who repeatedly attempted to weaken the proposed ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.progressillinois.com/2009/12/8/bean-reintroduces-preemption-amendment&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>As Expected, Bean&amp;#39;s CFPA Amendment Resurfaces</title>
    <link href="http://progressillinois.com/2009/12/8/bean-reintroduces-preemption-amendment" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-07:/commentary/6930605</id>
    <updated>2009-12-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Progress Illinois - </name>
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As this bill (HR 3126) made its way through committee during the fall, it engendered a good deal of controversy. Right in the center of it all was Illinois&amp;#39; own Rep. Melissa Bean, who repeatedly attempted to weaken the proposed ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://progressillinois.com/2009/12/8/bean-reintroduces-preemption-amendment&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>CFPA Bill Added to Larger Financial Reforms Package - News - F&amp;amp;I ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.fi-magazine.com/News/Story/2009/12/CFPA-Bill-Added-to-Larger-Financial-Reforms-Package.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-07:/commentary/6914534</id>
    <updated>2009-12-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>F&amp;I Magazine </name>
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HR 4173 includes the reforms called for in HR 3126, the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009, and eight other pieces of legislation approved by the committee to address the causes of last year&amp;#39;s financial meltdown. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.fi-magazine.com/News/Story/2009/12/CFPA-Bill-Added-to-Larger-Financial-Reforms-Package.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>DAAR - Advocacy - NAR Discusses 2009 Legislative Accomplishments</title>
    <link href="http://dullesarea.net/governmentalaffairs/2009/12/nar-discusses-2009-legislative.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-07:/commentary/6904509</id>
    <updated>2009-12-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Advocacy </name>
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The conversation focused on the implementation of HVCC. With the Code set to expire in November 2010, NAR supports an amendment to H.R. 3126 that will effectively sunset HVCC. Short Sales - After many months of advocating by NAR, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://dullesarea.net/governmentalaffairs/2009/12/nar-discusses-2009-legislative.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>CBO Update</title>
    <link href="http://positivereform.com/5077/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-07:/commentary/6904508</id>
    <updated>2009-12-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PositiveReform </name>
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http://www.cbo.gov/doc.cfm?index=10834; H.R. 3126, Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009. Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on Financial Services on October 22, 2009 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://positivereform.com/5077/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>2009 NAR Public Policy Accomplishments &#171; Sacramento Association of ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.sacrealtor.org/blog/2009/12/08/2009-nar-public-policy-accomplishments/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-07:/commentary/6904504</id>
    <updated>2009-12-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Sacramento Association of REALTORS&#174; Web Log </name>
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With the Code set to expire in November 2010, NAR supports an amendment to H.R. 3126 that will effectively sunset HVCC. Short Sales &#8211; After many months of advocating by NAR, on November 30 the Treasury Department finally released the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.sacrealtor.org/blog/2009/12/08/2009-nar-public-policy-accomplishments/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.Res.956: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4173) to ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-hr956/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-06:/commentary/7069943</id>
    <updated>2009-12-06T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Open Congress : House Rules - Major Bill Actions </name>
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Related Bills: H.RES.956, H.RES.964, H.R.3126, H.R.3818. Latest Major Action: 12/11/2009 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 223 - 202 (Roll no. 968).SUMMARY AS OF: 12/2/2009--Introduced. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-hr956/show&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>H.R. 3126</title>
    <link href="http://www.cbo.gov/doc.cfm?index=10830" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-06:/commentary/6930597</id>
    <updated>2009-12-06T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Recent CBO Cost Estimates </name>
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CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE. COST ESTIMATE. December 3, 2009. H.R. 3126. Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009. As ordered reported by the House Committee on Financial Services on October 22, 2009. SUMMARY ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cbo.gov/doc.cfm?index=10830&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>H.R. 3126</title>
    <link href="http://www.cbo.gov/ftpdoc.cfm?index=10830&amp;amp;type=1" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-06:/commentary/6904505</id>
    <updated>2009-12-06T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Recent CBO Cost Estimates </name>
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CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE. COST ESTIMATE. December 3, 2009. H.R. 3126. Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009. As ordered reported by the House Committee on Financial Services on October 22, 2009. SUMMARY ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cbo.gov/ftpdoc.cfm?index=10830&amp;amp;type=1&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>... Service Above Self: This Week&amp;#39;s R&amp;amp;P Report from nwyc.com</title>
    <link href="http://robintuckercrd2.blogspot.com/2009/12/this-weeks-r-report-from-nwyccom.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-06:/commentary/6894521</id>
    <updated>2009-12-06T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>... Service Above Self </name>
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(H.R.3126). PREVIEW. Afghanistan/Pakistan Strategy: In a supplemental funding request next year, lawmakers will be asked to replenish military funding for war operations, which is expected to be depleted because of the recently ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://robintuckercrd2.blogspot.com/2009/12/this-weeks-r-report-from-nwyccom.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>- Oppose Obama&amp;#39;s Financial Services Regulatory Overhaul</title>
    <link href="http://www.jbs.org/freedom-campaign/5721-oppose-obamas-financial-services-regulatory-overhaul" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-06:/commentary/6894520</id>
    <updated>2009-12-06T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Freedom Campaign </name>
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Among the bills to be included in this legislative package are: H.R. 3126, a measure to create a Consumer Financial Protection Agency; H.R. 3795, which would bring the financial derivatives market under federal regulation; H.R. 3269, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.jbs.org/freedom-campaign/5721-oppose-obamas-financial-services-regulatory-overhaul&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Arizona Mortgage Company News</title>
    <link href="http://mortgage-lenders-in-mesa-az.blogspot.com/2009/12/arizona-mortgage-company-news.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-02:/commentary/7559700</id>
    <updated>2009-12-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Mortgage Lenders in Mesa AZ </name>
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If you are currently working with an Arizona mortgage broker you may be interested to know that on October 22, 2009 HR 3126, the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2009, passed the House Financial Services Committee with an amendment ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://mortgage-lenders-in-mesa-az.blogspot.com/2009/12/arizona-mortgage-company-news.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Arizona Mortgage Company News</title>
    <link href="http://arizona-mortgage-broker.blogspot.com/2009/12/arizona-mortgage-company-news.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-02:/commentary/7532825</id>
    <updated>2009-12-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Arizona Mortgage Broker </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
If you are currently working with an Arizona mortgage broker you may be interested to know that on October 22, 2009 HR 3126, the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2009, passed the House Financial Services Committee with an amendment ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://arizona-mortgage-broker.blogspot.com/2009/12/arizona-mortgage-company-news.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Arizona Mortgage Company: Arizona Mortgage Company News</title>
    <link href="http://arizona-mortgage-company.blogspot.com/2009/12/arizona-mortgage-company-news.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-02:/commentary/6862374</id>
    <updated>2009-12-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Arizona Mortgage Company </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
If you are currently working with an Arizona mortgage broker you may be interested to know that on October 22, 2009 HR 3126, the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2009, passed the House Financial Services Committee with an amendment ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://arizona-mortgage-company.blogspot.com/2009/12/arizona-mortgage-company-news.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Congress Mulls Consumer Protections as Colleges Increasingly Lend ...</title>
    <link href="http://blogs.csun.edu/news/clips/2009/12/03/congress-mulls-consumer-protections-as-colleges-increasingly-lend-to-their-own-students/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-02:/commentary/6862373</id>
    <updated>2009-12-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CSUN University News Clippings </name>
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The legislation (HR 3126), scheduled for a vote next week on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives, calls for the creation of a new federal watchdog agency, known as the Consumer Financial Protection Agency, that would be ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blogs.csun.edu/news/clips/2009/12/03/congress-mulls-consumer-protections-as-colleges-increasingly-lend-to-their-own-students/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>The ChamberPost: A Better Path Forward on Financial Regulatory Reform</title>
    <link href="http://www.chamberpost.com/2009/12/a-better-path-forward-on-financial-regulatory-reform.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-01:/commentary/6852046</id>
    <updated>2009-12-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The ChamberPost </name>
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The U.S. Chamber and more than 2100 chambers of commerce, associations, businesses and individuals from around the country sent a letter to all members of Congress last night underscoring their opposition to H.R. 3126, the Consumer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.chamberpost.com/2009/12/a-better-path-forward-on-financial-regulatory-reform.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Melissa Bean for Congress | News</title>
    <link href="http://www.melissabean.com/news?id=0102" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-29:/commentary/6878143</id>
    <updated>2009-11-29T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Melissa Bean for Congress: News </name>
    </author>
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H.R. 3126, The Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act : This legislation creates a stand-alone agency to create and enforce consumer protection standards for all financial institutions and products, taking the place of an alphabet ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.melissabean.com/news?id=0102&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Summary of Pending Consumer Credit Legislation</title>
    <link href="http://www.getdebit.com/debit-news/summary-of-pending-consumer-credit-legislation/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-29:/commentary/6841567</id>
    <updated>2009-11-29T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Prepaid Debit Cards | Teen Debit Card |... </name>
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HR3126 &#8211; Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009. This bill may be one of the more important ones pending for the prepaid debit card and gift card industry, as it has the potential to revamp the way that alternative financial ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.getdebit.com/debit-news/summary-of-pending-consumer-credit-legislation/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Banking and Finance Update November 2009</title>
    <link href="http://business.cch.com/updates/bankingfinance/november2009.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-28:/commentary/6930601</id>
    <updated>2009-11-28T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Banking and Finance Update </name>
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The bill, H.R. 3126, would grant the CFPA the responsibility to monitor any new financial products or services that could harm consumers and the economy. It would be able to write rules to regulate, restrict or ban such products, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://business.cch.com/updates/bankingfinance/november2009.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Banking and Finance Update November 2009</title>
    <link href="http://business.cch.com/updates/bankingFinance/november2009.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-28:/commentary/6824372</id>
    <updated>2009-11-28T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Banking and Finance Update </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The bill, H.R. 3126, would grant the CFPA the responsibility to monitor any new financial products or services that could harm consumers and the economy. It would be able to write rules to regulate, restrict or ban such products, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://business.cch.com/updates/bankingFinance/november2009.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>National Association of Wheat Growers Newsletter - Midwest AGNet ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.midwestagnet.com/Global/story.asp?S=11557183" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-22:/commentary/6824373</id>
    <updated>2009-11-22T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>NEWS 9 - ****HOME </name>
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    <content type="html">
The Consumer Financial Protection Act, H.R. 3126, passed by the Committee last month, establishes a new federal agency that is given broad authority to oversee the provision of credit and financial services to consumers. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.midwestagnet.com/Global/story.asp?S=11557183&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Student Loans Expanding Federal Regulation of Private Student Loans</title>
    <link href="http://about-student-loans.net/841056-Expanding-Federal-Regulation-of-Private-Student-Loans.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-19:/commentary/8102316</id>
    <updated>2009-11-19T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Student Loans </name>
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The House panel, in a vote of 39 to 29, approved the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 (H.R. 3126), a centerpiece of the Obama administration&amp;#39;s pursuit to overhaul the nation&amp;#39;s financial regulatory system. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://about-student-loans.net/841056-Expanding-Federal-Regulation-of-Private-Student-Loans.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>HOUSE HOMELAND SECURITY COMMITTEE PASSES CONGRESSMAN AL GREEN&amp;#39;S ...</title>
    <link href="http://states.realestaterama.com/2009/11/20/house-homeland-security-committee-passes-congressman-al-green%E2%80%99s-amendment-to-expand-the-%E2%80%98securing-the-cities%E2%80%99-program-ID06967.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-19:/commentary/6830831</id>
    <updated>2009-11-19T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>US States </name>
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    <content type="html">
Washington, DC - October 22, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- During the House Financial Services Committee mark-up of H.R. 3126, the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act, the Committee approved an amendment offered by Rep. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://states.realestaterama.com/2009/11/20/house-homeland-security-committee-passes-congressman-al-green%E2%80%99s-amendment-to-expand-the-%E2%80%98securing-the-cities%E2%80%99-program-ID06967.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>HOUSE HOMELAND SECURITY COMMITTEE PASSES CONGRESSMAN AL GREEN&amp;#39;S ...</title>
    <link href="http://states.realestaterama.com/2009/11/20/house-homeland-security-committee-passes-congressman-al-green%E2%80%99s-amendment-to-expand-the-%E2%80%98securing-the-cities%E2%80%99-program-ID06918.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-19:/commentary/6816671</id>
    <updated>2009-11-19T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>US States </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Washington, DC - October 22, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- During the House Financial Services Committee mark-up of H.R. 3126, the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act, the Committee approved an amendment offered by Rep. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://states.realestaterama.com/2009/11/20/house-homeland-security-committee-passes-congressman-al-green%E2%80%99s-amendment-to-expand-the-%E2%80%98securing-the-cities%E2%80%99-program-ID06918.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Producer Groups Write House Ag on Farm Credit Oversight &#171; National ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.wheatworld.org/2009/11/producer-groups-write-house-ag-on-farm-credit-oversight/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-19:/commentary/6794619</id>
    <updated>2009-11-19T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National Association of Wheat Growers </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The Consumer Financial Protection Act, H.R. 3126, passed by the Committee last month, establishes a new federal agency that is given broad authority to oversee the provision of credit and financial services to consumers. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wheatworld.org/2009/11/producer-groups-write-house-ag-on-farm-credit-oversight/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>HFSC takes the fight to the National Journal</title>
    <link href="http://sassydc.posterous.com/hfsc-takes-the-fight-to-the-national-journal" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-19:/commentary/6742088</id>
    <updated>2009-11-19T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>SassyDC </name>
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The National Journal is also wrong to say that the House Financial Services Committee&amp;#39;s bill, HR 3126, limits the reach of the Consumer Financial Protection Agency to 10 percent of the banks. This is 100% false. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://sassydc.posterous.com/hfsc-takes-the-fight-to-the-national-journal&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Against the CFPA</title>
    <link href="http://paydaypundit.org/2009/11/20/against-the-cfpa-4/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-19:/commentary/6742087</id>
    <updated>2009-11-19T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Payday Pundit </name>
    </author>
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In a July 22 Op-Ed column in this newspaper, he wrote: &#8220;H.R. 3126 would create a new bureaucracy run by five unelected individuals appointed by the president. &#8230; This agency would possess sweeping powers to ban or modify any home ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://paydaypundit.org/2009/11/20/against-the-cfpa-4/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>TAPPED Archive | The American Prospect</title>
    <link href="http://www.prospect.org/csnc/blogs/tapped_archive?month=11&amp;amp;year=2009&amp;amp;base_name=friday_afternoon_oh_snap" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-19:/commentary/6742086</id>
    <updated>2009-11-19T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>TAPPED </name>
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The National Journal is also wrong to say that the House Financial Services Committee&amp;#39;s bill, H.R. 3126, limits the reach of the Consumer Financial Protection Agency to 10 percent of the banks. This is 100% false. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.prospect.org/csnc/blogs/tapped_archive?month=11&amp;amp;year=2009&amp;amp;base_name=friday_afternoon_oh_snap&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>New Jersey Real Estate Report &#187; &#8220;Delinquency rates are rising and ...</title>
    <link href="http://njrereport.com/index.php/2009/11/18/%E2%80%9Cdelinquency-rates-are-rising-and-expected-to-peak-at-record-levels%E2%80%9D/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-17:/commentary/7818877</id>
    <updated>2009-11-17T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>New Jersey Real Estate Report </name>
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Members of the House Financial Services Committee did get it tacked on to the Consumer Financial Protection Act (H.R. 3126) which passed out of committee in late October. grim says: November 18, 2009 at 5:32 am. From the WSJ: ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://njrereport.com/index.php/2009/11/18/%E2%80%9Cdelinquency-rates-are-rising-and-expected-to-peak-at-record-levels%E2%80%9D/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>The CFPA controversy: Asking the tough questions ...</title>
    <link href="http://nationalmortgageprofessional.com/news14733/cfpa-controversy-asking-tough-questions" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-16:/commentary/8417654</id>
    <updated>2009-11-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>NationalMortgageProfessional.com </name>
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29, 2009, more than 70 law scholars who teach in fields related to consumer law and banking law issued a detailed &#8220;Statement of Support&#8221; demonstrating their strong views in favor of passing HR 3126 and the creation of the CFPA. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://nationalmortgageprofessional.com/news14733/cfpa-controversy-asking-tough-questions&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Real Estate News - from Coldwell Banker Weir Manuel: Your Trusted ...</title>
    <link href="http://weirmanuel.blogspot.com/2009/11/just-in-from-nar-conference-in-san.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-16:/commentary/6783041</id>
    <updated>2009-11-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Real Estate News - from Coldwell Banker... </name>
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HR 3126 has also been amended, at NAR&amp;#39;s behest, to exclude Realtors from the definition of groups providing financial services and which would be subject to oversight by the new agency, said senior policy representative Tony Hutchinson. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://weirmanuel.blogspot.com/2009/11/just-in-from-nar-conference-in-san.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>FTC Seeks Enhanced Powers</title>
    <link href="http://www.consumeradvertisinglawblog.com/2009/11/ftc-seeks-enhanced-powers.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-15:/commentary/6742084</id>
    <updated>2009-11-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Consumer Advertising Law Blog </name>
    </author>
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The Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 (HR 3126) was originally introduced on July 8, 2009. Although the primary purpose of the bill is to establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency, it also contains provisions ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.consumeradvertisinglawblog.com/2009/11/ftc-seeks-enhanced-powers.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Congress and Law: The Federal Reserve in the Administration&amp;#39;s ...</title>
    <link href="http://congressandlaw.blogspot.com/2009/11/federal-reserve-in-administrations.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-14:/commentary/6718204</id>
    <updated>2009-11-14T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Congress and Law </name>
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Proposed by the Obama Administration and H.R. 3126, by David H. Carpenter and Mark Jickling. 44 For current policy, see CRS Report R40857, Consumer Financial Protection by Federal Agencies, by Mark Jickling. 45 For more information, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://congressandlaw.blogspot.com/2009/11/federal-reserve-in-administrations.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Thieves in the Temple. - surprise, pimps! It&amp;#39;s quick-action Saturday!</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-13:/commentary/6809250</id>
    <updated>2009-11-13T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Thieves in the Temple. </name>
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If you can make it, let Public Citizen know here; if not, you can still use this action tool supporting H.R. 3126, which would create a Consumer Financial Protection Agency, among other fine aims. The banksters are spending millions ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://amento.typepad.com/thieves/2009/11/surprise-pimps-its-quickaction-saturday.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Expanding Federal Regulation of Private Student Loans | My Loan ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.myloantips.info/student-loan-tips/expanding-federal-regulation-of-private-student-loans.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-12:/commentary/10151977</id>
    <updated>2009-11-12T19:00:00Z</updated>
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The House panel, in a vote of 39 to 29, approved the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 (H.R. 3126), a centerpiece of the Obama administration&amp;#39;s pursuit to overhaul the nation&amp;#39;s financial regulatory system. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.myloantips.info/student-loan-tips/expanding-federal-regulation-of-private-student-loans.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Student, University and Business | Expanding Federal Regulation of ...</title>
    <link href="http://su-b.com/408535-Expanding-Federal-Regulation-of-Private-Student-Loans.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-12:/commentary/7818876</id>
    <updated>2009-11-12T19:00:00Z</updated>
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The House panel, in a vote of 39 to 29, approved the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 (H.R. 3126), a centerpiece of the Obama administration&amp;#39;s pursuit to overhaul the nation&amp;#39;s financial regulatory system. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://su-b.com/408535-Expanding-Federal-Regulation-of-Private-Student-Loans.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>&#187; Dodd Wants A Consumer Financial Protection Agency. Will It ...</title>
    <link href="http://biggovernment.com/gknapp/2009/11/13/dodd-wants-a-consumer-financial-protection-agency-will-it-regulate-congress/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-12:/commentary/7532824</id>
    <updated>2009-11-12T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Big Government </name>
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H.R. 3126 would give the CFPA jurisdiction over any financial activity, and the definition of financial activity is to be determined by the agency. The Ranking Member of the Financial Services Committee, Congressman Spencer Bachus ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://biggovernment.com/gknapp/2009/11/13/dodd-wants-a-consumer-financial-protection-agency-will-it-regulate-congress/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Federal Regulation of Private Student Loans | Financial Advisor</title>
    <link href="http://savestanton.com/expanding-federal-regulation-of-private-student-loans/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-12:/commentary/6688918</id>
    <updated>2009-11-12T19:00:00Z</updated>
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The House panel, in a vote of 39 to 29, approved the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 (H.R. 3126), a centerpiece of the Obama administration&amp;#39;s pursuit to overhaul the nation&amp;#39;s financial regulatory system. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://savestanton.com/expanding-federal-regulation-of-private-student-loans/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>New Rules You&amp;#39;ll Want to Know About for Debit Card Fees - The ...</title>
    <link href="http://blogs.abcnews.com/theworldnewser/2009/11/new-rules-ypull-want-to-know-about-for-debit-card-fees.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-11:/commentary/6676878</id>
    <updated>2009-11-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>The World Newser </name>
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H.R. 3126 would create a new regulator appointed by President Obama. It would have the power to strip from consumers their freedom of choice and restrict their credit opportunities in the midst of a financial recession -- all in the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blogs.abcnews.com/theworldnewser/2009/11/new-rules-ypull-want-to-know-about-for-debit-card-fees.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance and Financial ...</title>
    <link href="http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/corpgov/2009/11/10/private-fund-investment-advisers-registration-act-approved-by-house-committee/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-09:/commentary/6651363</id>
    <updated>2009-11-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>The Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate... </name>
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The once-controversial bill was the subject of a remarkably bipartisan mark-up, particularly in contrast to the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act (H.R. 3126) mark-up, which followed shortly thereafter. Most amendments to the bill ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/corpgov/2009/11/10/private-fund-investment-advisers-registration-act-approved-by-house-committee/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>LegalNewsline | Group of AGs noticeably missing from anti ...</title>
    <link href="http://legalnewsline.com/news/223920-group-of-ags-noticeably-missing-from-anti-preemption-letter" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-08:/commentary/6809251</id>
    <updated>2009-11-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>LegalNewsLine.com </name>
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The bill is H.R. 3126. The House Financial Services Committee voted 39-29 on Oct. 22 to pass the bill. From Legal Newsline: Reach staff reporter Chris Rizo at chrisrizo@legalnewsline.com. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://legalnewsline.com/news/223920-group-of-ags-noticeably-missing-from-anti-preemption-letter&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>LegalNewsline | Group of AGs noticeably missing from anti ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.legalnewsline.com/news/223920-group-of-ags-noticeably-missing-from-anti-preemption-letter" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-08:/commentary/6697124</id>
    <updated>2009-11-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>LegalNewsLine.com </name>
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The bill is H.R. 3126. The House Financial Services Committee voted 39-29 on Oct. 22 to pass the bill. From Legal Newsline: Reach staff reporter Chris Rizo at chrisrizo@legalnewsline.com. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.legalnewsline.com/news/223920-group-of-ags-noticeably-missing-from-anti-preemption-letter&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Financial Regulatory Reform: Analysis of the Consumer Financial ...</title>
    <link href="http://opencrs.com/document/R40696/2009-11-09/?24187" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-07:/commentary/7108558</id>
    <updated>2009-11-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Open CRS: Recent Reports </name>
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On July 8, 2009, Representative Barney Frank, Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, introduced similar legislation, HR 3126, which also is entitled the CFPA Act of 2009. HR 3126 was marked up and ordered to be reported by ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://opencrs.com/document/R40696/2009-11-09/?24187&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Open CRS - CRS Reports for the People</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-07:/commentary/7018449</id>
    <updated>2009-11-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Open CRS: Recent Reports </name>
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On July 8, 2009, Representative Barney Frank, Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, introduced similar legislation, H.R. 3126, which also is entitled the CFPA Act of 2009. H.R. 3126 was marked up and ordered to be reported ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://opencrs.com/document/R40696/2009-11-09/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Winston &amp;amp; Strawn LLP: Financial Services Update - October 26, 2009</title>
    <link href="http://www.winston.com/siteFiles/Publications/Vol4,Issue39.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-06:/commentary/6676887</id>
    <updated>2009-11-06T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Winston.com: Global Financial Markets Spotlight </name>
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This past week, the House Financial Services Committee approved H.R. 3126, the &amp;quot;Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009&amp;quot; (the &amp;quot;Act&amp;quot;). Originally introduced in July, the bill calls for the creation of the CFPA. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.winston.com/siteFiles/Publications/Vol4,Issue39.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Statement of Secretary Tim Geithner on Passage of HR 3126</title>
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    <updated>2009-11-06T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>US Treasury - Press Releases - All </name>
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Geithner on the passage of HR 3126, the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009: &amp;quot;Today&amp;#39;s decisive action by the House Financial Services Committee, under the strong leadership of Chairman Frank, represents an important ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.treas.gov/press/releases/tg328.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Government Report: November 6, 2009</title>
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    <updated>2009-11-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>American Advertising Federation News </name>
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HR 3126, the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act, would create a new agency with wide jurisdiction over many financial services. The jurisdiction would extend to the advertising of those products, which currently resides with the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.aaf.org/default.asp?id=1067&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>AMC Updates: New Amendment to H.R. 3126</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-04:/commentary/7018450</id>
    <updated>2009-11-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
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On October 21st, 2009, Congressmen Gary Miller, Travis Childers and Don Manzullo presented an amendment to H.R. 3126, Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009. The amendment mandates within 60 days of enactment FNMA; ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://amcupdates.blogspot.com/2009/11/new-amendment-to-hr-3126.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>LegalNewsline | AGs warn Congress against preemption</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-04:/commentary/6629966</id>
    <updated>2009-11-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>LegalNewsLine.com </name>
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The bill is H.R. 3126. The AGs&amp;#39; letter was organized by Attorneys General Rob McKenna of Washington, a Republican, and Tom Miller of Iowa, a Democrat. &amp;quot;Attorneys general are living and breathing the fight against the abusive financial ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.legalnewsline.com/news/223835-ags-warn-congress-against-preemption&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Dean Heller&amp;#39;s Right Turns: The New Anti Government Candidate?</title>
    <link href="http://desertbeacon.blogspot.com/2009/11/dean-hellers-right-turns-new-anti.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-04:/commentary/6605226</id>
    <updated>2009-11-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Desert Beacon </name>
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Given Representative Heller&amp;#39;s concern for &#8220;oversight,&#8221; &#8220;CEO bonuses,&#8221; and &#8220;mergers and acquisitions&#8221; HR 3126, the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2009, would surely gain Congressman Heller&amp;#39;s support? The bill was reported out of ..&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://desertbeacon.blogspot.com/2009/11/dean-hellers-right-turns-new-anti.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Madison Mortgage Report: Market Update</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-03:/commentary/7950865</id>
    <updated>2009-11-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Madison Mortgage Report </name>
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2) Legislation has begun (HR 3126) with an amendment that would completely eliminate the Home Valuation Code of Conduct (&amp;quot;HVCC&amp;quot;). HVCC has caused extreme delays, increased costs to borrowers and lenders, unfair competition among banks ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://madisonmortgagereport.blogspot.com/2009/11/market-update.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Warren for HR 3126</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-03:/commentary/6697123</id>
    <updated>2009-11-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>STOP! Mortgage Servicers </name>
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I vote for Elizabeth Warren to run the Consumer Financial Protection Agency! You know Ms. Warren, she is in charge of tracking all the bail-out or TARP money. I have seen her on a few interviews and everytime she is asked where the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.stopmortgageservicers.org/?p=358&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Dems Voting to Exempt Auto Dealers from Financial Oversight ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-03:/commentary/6676880</id>
    <updated>2009-11-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>MAPLight.org </name>
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The House Financial Services Committee marked up and voted on the Consumer Financial Protection Act (HR 3126) in late October. Roll call votes on the bill were largely along party lines, with the exception of Amendment #24, sponsored by ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://maplight.org/dems-voting-to-exempt-auto-dealers-from-financial-oversight-receive-more-money&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Warren for HR 3126</title>
    <link href="http://phhmortgage.wordpress.com/2009/11/04/warren-for-hr-3126/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-03:/commentary/6594573</id>
    <updated>2009-11-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Stop PHH Mortgage </name>
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I vote for Elizabeth Warren to run the Consumer Financial Protection Agency! You know Ms. Warren, she is in charge of tracking all the bail-out or TARP money. I have seen her on a few interviews and every time she is asked where the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://phhmortgage.wordpress.com/2009/11/04/warren-for-hr-3126/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Delete Your Computer Cookies: IAB Lobbies Against Proposal To ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.deleteyourcookies.com/2009/11/iab-lobbies-against-proposal-to-expand.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-02:/commentary/6676882</id>
    <updated>2009-11-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Delete Your Computer Cookies </name>
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The Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act (H.R. 3126) cleared the House Energy and Commerce committee last week and now moves to the full House, where it&amp;#39;s expected to pass. But the proposal&amp;#39;s fate in the Senate is uncertain. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.deleteyourcookies.com/2009/11/iab-lobbies-against-proposal-to-expand.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Concerns over Consumer Financial Protection Agency Proposal</title>
    <link href="http://naecu.blogspot.com/2009/11/concerns-over-consumer-financial.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-02:/commentary/6594571</id>
    <updated>2009-11-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>NAECU Blog </name>
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This new agency would be called the Consumer Financial Protection Agency (CFPA) and one amendment to this proposed legislation (HR 3126) would be that the proposed CFPA&amp;#39;s examination and enforcement authority be limited to credit unions ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://naecu.blogspot.com/2009/11/concerns-over-consumer-financial.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Out of the Jungle: Professor Warren Takes on the Credit Industry</title>
    <link href="http://outofthejungle.blogspot.com/2009/11/professor-warren-takes-on-credit.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-02:/commentary/6583308</id>
    <updated>2009-11-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Out of the Jungle </name>
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She has proposed a new federal agency, the Consumer Financial Protection Agency, which is the subject of a bill, H.R. 3126, that was introduced on July 8 by Representative Barney Frank. It passed the House Financial Services Committee ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://outofthejungle.blogspot.com/2009/11/professor-warren-takes-on-credit.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Commercial Law: Update on H.R. 3126 Consumer Financial Protection ...</title>
    <link href="http://ucclaw.blogspot.com/2009/11/update-on-hr-3126-consumer-financial.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-02:/commentary/6573297</id>
    <updated>2009-11-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Commercial Law </name>
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The U.S. House of Representatives Financial Services Committee passed H.R. 3126, a bill for the creation of the Consumer Financial Protection Agency (CFPA), Oct. 22 in a 39-29 vote. The bill does not have a date scheduled for a full ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://ucclaw.blogspot.com/2009/11/update-on-hr-3126-consumer-financial.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>IAB Lobbies Against Proposal To Expand FTC&amp;#39;s Power - chris.typepad.com</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-01:/commentary/6688919</id>
    <updated>2009-11-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>chris.typepad.com </name>
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The Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act (H.R. 3126) cleared the House Energy and Commerce committee last week and now moves to the full House, where it&amp;#39;s expected to pass. But the proposal&amp;#39;s fate in the Senate is uncertain. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://chris.typepad.com/blog/2009/11/iab-lobbies-against-proposal-to-expand-ftcs-power.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Consumer Financial Protection Agency Moves Forward in House</title>
    <link href="http://www.totalbankruptcy.com/blog/consumer-financial-protection-agency-moves-forward-in-house/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-01:/commentary/6583309</id>
    <updated>2009-11-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>The Bankruptcy Blog </name>
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While it&amp;#39;s unfortunate that a massive collapse of the real estate industry and stock market was required to incite lawmakers to bolster consumer protections, it&amp;#39;s good that they&amp;#39;re taking action now. Additional Resources. HR3126 (PDF)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.totalbankruptcy.com/blog/consumer-financial-protection-agency-moves-forward-in-house/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Banking Law Prof Blog: CFPA Bill Moves Forward</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-01:/commentary/6564496</id>
    <updated>2009-11-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Banking Law Prof Blog </name>
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&amp;quot;The House Energy and Commerce Committee on Thursday passed legislation (H.R. 3126) to create the new Consumer Financial Protection Agency, which was passed earlier by the House Financial Services Committee. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/banking/2009/11/cfpa-bill-moves-forward.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Fixing &amp;#39;Too Big To Fail&amp;#39; | WBUR and NPR - On Point with Tom Ashbrook</title>
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      <name>WBUR and NPR - On Point with Tom Ashbrook </name>
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One amendment, the Miller-Moore Amendment to HR 3126, the Consumer Financial Protection Agency bill, exempts 98 percent of banks (8000 of 8200), all of which were covered by the President&amp;#39;s plan, from the oversight authority of the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.onpointradio.org/2009/11/fixing-too-big-to-fail&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-31:/commentary/6555423</id>
    <updated>2009-10-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
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The Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act (H.R. 3126) cleared the House Energy and Commerce committee last week and now moves to the full House, where it&amp;#39;s expected to pass. But the proposal&amp;#39;s fate in the Senate is uncertain. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mediapost.com/publications/?fa=Articles.showArticle&amp;amp;art_aid=116536&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.3818: Private Fund Investment Advisers Registration Act of ...</title>
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Related Bills: H.RES.956, H.RES.964, H.R.3126, H.R.3818. Latest Major Action: 12/10/2009 House floor actions. Status: Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 4173 as unfinished business. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3818/show&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>AAF-Government Report: October 30, 2009</title>
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On October 29, the House Energy and Commerce Committee approved H.R. 3126, the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act. The bill has already passed the House Financial Services Committee and will next be considered by the full House of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.aaf.org/default.asp?id=1064&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Yukon Chamber News: U.S. Chamber News 10-30-09</title>
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      <name>Yukon Chamber News </name>
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Five days of debate and amendments in the House Financial Services Committee have clarified important provisions in Chairman Barney Franks&amp;#39; (D-MA) bill (H.R. 3126). The committee approved the bill last week on a 39-29 vote. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://yukonchamber.blogspot.com/2009/10/us-chamber-health-care-more-10-30-09.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The Daily Phalanx: CFPA Bill Approved by Energy and Commerce Committee</title>
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    <updated>2009-10-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>The Daily Phalanx </name>
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The House Energy and Commerce Committee approved a version of the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 (H.R.3126) on Oct. 29, 2009. However, a manager&amp;#39;s amendment would create an agency with a structure different from what ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://dailyphalanx.blogspot.com/2009/10/cfpa-bill-approved-by-energy-and.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Re: ure - homebuyer tax credit</title>
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    <updated>2009-10-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Cara Community - Comments </name>
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Last week, the House Financial Services Committee passed HR 3126, the &amp;quot;Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009&amp;quot; including an amendment to repeal HVCC, the Home Valuation Code of Conduct, or as we call it, the &amp;quot;Havoc Rule&amp;quot;. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://caracommunity.com/content/caras-commentary-community-chat-thursday-oct-29-2009#comment-51038&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>CFPA Bill Would &amp;quot;Put the FTC on Steroids&amp;quot;</title>
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    <updated>2009-10-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>ANA - Government Relations News </name>
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The House Energy and Commerce Committee yesterday approved the &amp;quot;Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act&amp;quot; (HR3126) by a party-line vote of 33-19. The bill would create a new federal agency with sweeping powers to regulate all consumer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ana.net/advocacy/content/1945&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Tranching Through The Greed: Financial Regulation Bills Clear ...</title>
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    <updated>2009-10-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Desert Beacon </name>
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Speaking of the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act, HR 3126 was &#8220;marked up&#8221; by the House Energy and Commerce Committee on Wednesday, October 28, 2009, and reported out on a 33-19 vote. The Energy and Commerce version is the most ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://desertbeacon.blogspot.com/2009/10/tranching-through-greed-financial.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2009-10-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
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The amendment to the bill, H.R. 3126, was introduced by Rep. Gwen Moore, D-Wis., and Rep. Erik Paulsen, R-Minn., at the request of Credit Union National Association Mutual Insurance Company. CUNA Mutual is based in Madison, Wis., ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/Issues/2009/November-2-2009/Pages/Agents-.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Controversial HVCC Faces Termination with House Amendment</title>
    <link href="http://www.dsnews.com/articles/controversial-hvcc-faces-termination-with-house-amendment-2009-10-30" rel="alternate"/>
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    <updated>2009-10-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
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The House Financial Services Committee has attached an amendment to the recently approved Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 (H.R. 3126) that would terminate the GSEs&amp;#39; appraisal edict. The amendment calls for the director ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dsnews.com/articles/controversial-hvcc-faces-termination-with-house-amendment-2009-10-30&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Trade Regulation Talk</title>
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H.R. 3126 would streamline FTC rulemaking authority. It would grant the agency the authority to promulgate rules using Administrative Procedure Act (APA) &#8220;notice and comment&#8221; rulemaking procedures. The new APA procedures would replace ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://traderegulation.blogspot.com/2009/10/new-consumer-protection-agency-ftc.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-29:/commentary/6529476</id>
    <updated>2009-10-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
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&#8220;During consideration of H.R. 3126, legislation to establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency (CFPA), Democrats on the House Financial Services Committee voted to pass an amendment offered by Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA) that will ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://pumabydesign001.wordpress.com/2009/10/30/democrats-vote-to-give-acorn-regulatory-authority-over-financial-institutions-2/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Today At TRNS - Top News - Talk Radio News Service: News, Politics ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-28:/commentary/8627437</id>
    <updated>2009-10-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
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The House Energy and Commerce Committee discuss the markup of H.R.3126, the &amp;quot;Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009.&amp;quot; - The House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Democratic leaders and Committee chairman unveil healthcare reform bill ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.talkradionews.com/news/2009/10/29/today-at-trns.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <link href="http://saltlakecitymortgage.wordpress.com/2009/10/29/hvcc-could-be-phased-out-by-year-end/" rel="alternate"/>
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    <updated>2009-10-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Although HR 3044 which would put an 18-month moretorium on HVCC seems to have gotten stalled, but some members of the House Financial Services Committee were able to tack a repeal of HVCC onto HR 3126, the Consumer Financial Protection ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://saltlakecitymortgage.wordpress.com/2009/10/29/hvcc-could-be-phased-out-by-year-end/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-28:/commentary/6534725</id>
    <updated>2009-10-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
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HR 3126, the &#8220;Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2009,&#8221; passed the House Financial Services Committee on October 22 with an amendment that would ultimately sunset the Home Valuation Code of Conduct (HVCC). ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://realtorariel.wordpress.com/2009/10/29/hvcc-sunset-provision-added-to-consumer-protection-bill/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Statement of FTC Chairman Jon Leibowitz</title>
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    <updated>2009-10-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
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On passage of H.R. 3126, the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2009 by the House Energy and Commerce Committee. &#8220;Americans are still experiencing a period of extreme financial distress, and the modest new authority given to our ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2009/10/cfpa.shtm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Clarification</title>
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    <updated>2009-10-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
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The Energy and Commerce Committee will meet on Thursday, October 29, 2009, at 10:00 a.m. in room 2123 Rayburn House Office Building. The committee will consider H.R. 3126, the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://paydaypundit.org/2009/10/29/clarification/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>House Panel Approves Bill Creating Consumer Protection Commission ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-28:/commentary/6526870</id>
    <updated>2009-10-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Talk Radio News Service </name>
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The House Committee on Energy and Commerce voted 33-19 on Thursday to pass H.R. 3126, otherwise known as the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009. The legislation would oversee mortgages and other financial products and ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://talkradionews.com/2009/10/house-panel-approves-bill-creating-consumer-protection-commission/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2009-10-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
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This month the same committee passed the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act (HR 3126) with an amendment that would end the existing rules as soon as a better version is drawn up. The HVCC has &amp;quot;increased costs to consumers&amp;quot; and ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.investors.com/NewsAndAnalysis/Article.aspx?id=510713&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2009-10-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
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During consideration of H.R. 3126, legislation to establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency (CFPA), Democrats on the House Financial Services Committee voted to pass an amendment offered by Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA) that will ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://jkshaws.wordpress.com/2009/10/29/acorn-elgible-to-regulate-financial-institutions/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>FTC Chair Wants Agency To Get Expanded Powers - MaldivianDigital ...</title>
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In a letter this week to members of the House Energy &amp;amp; Commerce Committee, Leibowitz urged it to support the &amp;quot;expanded authority&amp;quot; given to the agency under the Consumer Financial Protection Act (H.R.3126), which the committee is marking ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.maldiviandigital.com/site-related/announcements-news/61220-ftc-chair-wants-agency-get-expanded-powers.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2009-10-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
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The House Energy and Commerce Committee discuss the markup of H.R.3126, the &#8220;Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009.&#8221; - The House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Democratic leaders and Committee chairman unveil healthcare reform bill ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://talkradionews.com/2009/10/today-at-trns-143/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2009-10-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
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On October 21st, 2009, Congressmen Gary Miller, Travis Childers and Don Manzullo presented an amendment to H.R. 3126, Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009. The amendment mandates within 60 days of enactment FNMA; ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://tucsonarizonamortgageloan.com/copy-of-petition-to-end-hvcc/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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The Energy and Commerce Committee will meet on Thursday, October 29, 2009, at 10:00 am in room 2123 Rayburn House Office Building. The committee will consider HR 3126, the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009. Read more...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://energycommerce.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&amp;amp;view=article&amp;amp;id=1793:energy-and-commerce-committee-markup&amp;amp;catid=141:full-committee&amp;amp;Itemid=85&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-27:/commentary/6543872</id>
    <updated>2009-10-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
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WASHINGTON - During consideration of H.R. 3126, legislation to establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency (CFPA), Democrats on the House Financial Services Committee voted to pass an amendment offered by Rep. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thisisrich.blogspot.com/2009/10/democrats-vote-to-give-acorn-regulatory.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Many thanks to my loyal readers for their continued support and comments. My apologies for not responding very much these last few weeks. You know what is happening - I am reading.....HR 3126, for instance, and a few other Barney gems. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2009/10/27/brooksley-born-takes-on-the-big-boys-and-we-all-lose/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <link href="http://logisticsmonster.com/2009/10/28/cnn-comes-in-last-so-lets-bash-sarah-in-a-new-poll/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-27:/commentary/6517228</id>
    <updated>2009-10-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Logistics Monster </name>
    </author>
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Many thanks to my loyal readers for their continued support and comments. My apologies for not responding very much these last few weeks. You know what is happening - I am reading.....HR 3126, for instance, and a few other Barney gems. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2009/10/28/cnn-comes-in-last-so-lets-bash-sarah-in-a-new-poll/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Your Daily Glenn Beck; 10.28.09: America&amp;#39;s Debt &amp;amp; The New World Order</title>
    <link href="http://logisticsmonster.com/2009/10/28/your-daily-glenn-beck-10-28-09-americas-debt-the-new-world-order/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-27:/commentary/6517192</id>
    <updated>2009-10-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Logistics Monster </name>
    </author>
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Many thanks to my loyal readers for their continued support and comments. My apologies for not responding very much these last few weeks. You know what is happening - I am reading.....HR 3126, for instance, and a few other Barney gems. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2009/10/28/your-daily-glenn-beck-10-28-09-americas-debt-the-new-world-order/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>The Provocateur: The Story Behind Organizers as Bank Regulators</title>
    <link href="http://theeprovocateur.blogspot.com/2009/10/story-behind-organizers-as-bank.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-27:/commentary/6517191</id>
    <updated>2009-10-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Provocateur </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
During consideration of H.R. 3126, legislation to establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency (CFPA), Democrats on the House Financial Services Committee voted to pass an amendment offered by Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA) that will ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://theeprovocateur.blogspot.com/2009/10/story-behind-organizers-as-bank.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Washington Horror Blog: The Powers That Be</title>
    <link href="http://washingtonhorrorblog.blogspot.com/2009/10/powers-that-be.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-27:/commentary/6516441</id>
    <updated>2009-10-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Washington Horror Blog </name>
    </author>
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Breadman had more urgent concerns, such as the fact that H.R. 3126 had been reported out of Committee for consideration in the U.S. House of Representatives. The Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 must not reach the floor ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://washingtonhorrorblog.blogspot.com/2009/10/powers-that-be.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>The Alexandria Patriot: H.R. 3126 Amendment: ACORN To Oversee ...</title>
    <link href="http://alexandriapatriot.blogspot.com/2009/10/hr-3126-amendment-acorn-to-oversee.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-27:/commentary/6516440</id>
    <updated>2009-10-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Alexandria Patriot </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
During the debate on H.R. 3126, which is the bill creating a Consumer Financial Protection Agency, Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA) offered an amendment that would add 5 members to an oversight board that would primarily serve underserved ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://alexandriapatriot.blogspot.com/2009/10/hr-3126-amendment-acorn-to-oversee.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Track Your Favorite Credit Card Legislation | Master Your Card</title>
    <link href="http://masteryourcard.com/blog/2009/10/28/track-your-favorite-credit-card-legislation/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-27:/commentary/6514701</id>
    <updated>2009-10-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Master Your Card </name>
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Right now is a pretty interesting time for credit card issuers and credit card users alike. The entire industry is in flux, thanks to the recent economic.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://masteryourcard.com/blog/2009/10/28/track-your-favorite-credit-card-legislation/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>A Special Thank You To Monster Readers And The 912ers</title>
    <link href="http://logisticsmonster.com/2009/10/28/a-special-thank-you-to-monster-readers-and-the-912ers/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-27:/commentary/6511242</id>
    <updated>2009-10-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Logistics Monster </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Many thanks to my loyal readers for their continued support and comments. My apologies for not responding very much these last few weeks. You know what is happening - I am reading.....HR 3126, for instance, and a few other Barney gems. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2009/10/28/a-special-thank-you-to-monster-readers-and-the-912ers/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Barney Frank&amp;#39;s Financial Stability Improvement Draft Legislation</title>
    <link href="http://logisticsmonster.com/2009/10/28/barney-franks-financial-stability-improvement-draft-legislation/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-27:/commentary/6510741</id>
    <updated>2009-10-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Logistics Monster </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Many thanks to my loyal readers for their continued support and comments. My apologies for not responding very much these last few weeks. You know what is happening - I am reading.....HR 3126, for instance, and a few other Barney gems. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2009/10/28/barney-franks-financial-stability-improvement-draft-legislation/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>COACHEP &#187; Blog Archive &#187; Posts about ACORN as of October 27, 2009</title>
    <link href="http://coachep.com/wordpress/?p=3001" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-27:/commentary/6510180</id>
    <updated>2009-10-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>COACHEP </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Powered by Max Banner Ads The Fox Guarding the Henhouse From the Committee on Financial Services Republicans WASHINGTON &#8211; During consideration of H.R. 3126, legislation to establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency (CFPA), ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://coachep.com/wordpress/?p=3001&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>HVCC Update! &#171; Sacramento Association of REALTORS&#174; Web Log</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-26:/commentary/7789111</id>
    <updated>2009-10-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Sacramento Association of REALTORS&#174; Web Log </name>
    </author>
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On October 22, 2009, HR 3126, the &#8220;Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2009,&#8221; passed the House Financial Services Committee with an amendment that will ultimately sunset the Home Valuation Code of Conduct (HVCC). ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.sacrealtor.org/blog/2009/10/27/hvcc-update/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>&amp;#39;Gap Loans&amp;#39; at For-Profit Colleges Escape Proposed Legislation</title>
    <link href="http://www.nextstudent.com/student-loan-blog/blogs/sample_weblog/archive/2009/10/27/23967.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-26:/commentary/6794620</id>
    <updated>2009-10-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
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    </author>
    <content type="html">
The House Financial Services Committee, in a vote of 39 to 29, approved the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 (HR 3126), a centerpiece of the Obama administration&amp;#39;s pursuit to overhaul the nation&amp;#39;s financial regulatory ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nextstudent.com/student-loan-blog/blogs/sample_weblog/archive/2009/10/27/23967.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Dead Cats: Stench in Hbg, 10/26/09, #94: James Brody</title>
    <link href="http://www.deadcatsandclippings.com/?p=108" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-26:/commentary/6564497</id>
    <updated>2009-10-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Dead Cat &amp;amp; Clippings </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
&#8220;WASHINGTON &#8211; During consideration of HR 3126, legislation to establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency (CFPA), Democrats on the House Financial Services Committee voted to pass an amendment offered by Rep. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.deadcatsandclippings.com/?p=108&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>NAMB Webinar</title>
    <link href="http://markmadsen.posterous.com/namb-webinar" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-26:/commentary/6546951</id>
    <updated>2009-10-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Mark Madsen </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 3126, the &#8220;Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009&#8221;. Introduced by Rep. Barney Frank (D-MA-4) on Jul 8, 2009 (15 cosponsors); In mark up session by House Financial Services Committee. HR 3126. NAMB Press Release: CFPA ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://markmadsen.posterous.com/namb-webinar&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>House Committee Rewards ACORN with Regulatory Authority over ...</title>
    <link href="http://mainstreetradical.com/2009/10/27/house-committee-rewards-acorn-with-regulatory-authority-over-financial-institutions/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-26:/commentary/6529894</id>
    <updated>2009-10-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Untitled </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
WASHINGTON &#8211; During consideration of H.R. 3126, legislation to establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency (CFPA), Democrats on the House Financial Services Committee voted to pass an amendment offered by Rep. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://mainstreetradical.com/2009/10/27/house-committee-rewards-acorn-with-regulatory-authority-over-financial-institutions/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>K&amp;amp;L Gates&amp;#39; Analysis of Consumer Protection Agency Bill</title>
    <link href="http://forumnewsfeed.wordpress.com/2009/10/27/kl-gates-analysis-of-consumer-protection-agency-bill/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-26:/commentary/6526720</id>
    <updated>2009-10-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Forum News Feed </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
K&amp;amp;L Gates&amp;#39; Stephanie Robinson has put together a very useful alert laying out in chart format some of the details of the &#8220;Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009&#8221; (HR 3126), the legislation that, if enacted, would establish a ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://forumnewsfeed.wordpress.com/2009/10/27/kl-gates-analysis-of-consumer-protection-agency-bill/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Private Student Loans May Soon Be Regulated by the Government ...</title>
    <link href="http://consolidatingstudentloansonline.com/2009/10/private-student-loans-may-soon-be-regulated-by-the-government-after-recent-vote-in-congress/294/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-26:/commentary/6520275</id>
    <updated>2009-10-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Consolidating Student Loans Online </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
A recent vote by the House Financial Services Committee has approved the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 (HR 3126). The federal Consumer Financial Protection Agency (CFPA) would regulate the nation&amp;#39;s financial ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://consolidatingstudentloansonline.com/2009/10/private-student-loans-may-soon-be-regulated-by-the-government-after-recent-vote-in-congress/294/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>K&amp;amp;L Gates Sees Insurers, Community Banks Exempt from CFPA ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.housingwire.com/2009/10/27/kl-gates-sees-insurers-community-banks-exempt-from-cfpa/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-26:/commentary/6517190</id>
    <updated>2009-10-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Housing Wire </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
As amended, HR 3126 exempts retailers, insurers and other non-financial businesses from CFPA oversight. Consumer reporting agencies, however, would be subject to CFPA oversight, and if made law, would remove them from Federal Trade ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.housingwire.com/2009/10/27/kl-gates-sees-insurers-community-banks-exempt-from-cfpa/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance and Financial ...</title>
    <link href="http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/corpgov/2009/10/27/cfpa-legislation-goes-too-far-on-some-issues-not-far-enough-on-others/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-26:/commentary/6511241</id>
    <updated>2009-10-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate... </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Where appropriate, we also make reference to the revised discussion draft of H.R. 3126 (revised discussion draft), proposing changes in the CFPA bill, circulated by Chairman Frank to the House Committee on Financial Services on ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/corpgov/2009/10/27/cfpa-legislation-goes-too-far-on-some-issues-not-far-enough-on-others/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>car dealers are special because we collect buckets of cash for the ...</title>
    <link href="http://gotplates.wordpress.com/2009/10/27/car-dealers-are-special-because-we-collect-buckets-of-cash-for-the-two-sisters-the-dmv-the-board-of-equalization-this-is-not-rocket-science-after-all/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-26:/commentary/6510164</id>
    <updated>2009-10-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>become a car dealer blog </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
It&amp;#39;s no secret insurance companies and banks have the ears of politicians. But who knew car dealers, and their lobbyists, were so powerful? On Oct/ 22, the House Financial Services Committee approved an amendment (the vote was 47 to 21) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://gotplates.wordpress.com/2009/10/27/car-dealers-are-special-because-we-collect-buckets-of-cash-for-the-two-sisters-the-dmv-the-board-of-equalization-this-is-not-rocket-science-after-all/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Mortgage Minute: H.R. 3126 HVCC death nail?</title>
    <link href="http://375loan.blogspot.com/2009/10/hr-3126-hvcc-death-nail.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-26:/commentary/6510155</id>
    <updated>2009-10-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Mortgage Minute </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The House Committee has passed H.R. 3126, it is a pretty big bill, but basically the portion we are concerned about right now is the provision that puts an end to the HVCC Appraisal law. As of right now, the law will eliminate HVCC, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://375loan.blogspot.com/2009/10/hr-3126-hvcc-death-nail.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>The Economics Of Dem Healthcare Reform For Dummies</title>
    <link href="http://logisticsmonster.com/2009/10/27/the-economics-of-dem-healthcare-reform-for-dummies/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-26:/commentary/6510154</id>
    <updated>2009-10-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Logistics Monster </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Many thanks to my loyal readers for their continued support and comments. My apologies for not responding very much these last few weeks. You know what is happening - I am reading.....HR 3126, for instance, and a few other Barney gems. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2009/10/27/the-economics-of-dem-healthcare-reform-for-dummies/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>YID With LID: Did Maxine Waters Just Give ACORN a New Government Job?</title>
    <link href="http://yidwithlid.blogspot.com/2009/10/did-maxine-waters-just-give-acorn-new.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-26:/commentary/6507385</id>
    <updated>2009-10-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>YID With LID </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Either Maxine Waters is dumber than a loaf of bread or she thinks that the American voters are all idiots, that can be the only explanation for her amendment to H.R. 3126, legislation to establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://yidwithlid.blogspot.com/2009/10/did-maxine-waters-just-give-acorn-new.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>CFPA Legislation Goes Too Far on Some Issues, Not Far Enough on ...</title>
    <link href="http://cgleaders.wordpress.com/2009/10/27/cfpa-legislation/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-26:/commentary/6507384</id>
    <updated>2009-10-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Corporate Governance Leaders </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
In this context, we felt that it would be useful to set out our position on the Administration&amp;#39;s proposal&#8212; presently embodied in H.R. 3126, the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 (Act)&#8212;that would establish the Consumer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://cgleaders.wordpress.com/2009/10/27/cfpa-legislation/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Matrix &#187; [HVCC Watch] Amendment to CFPA of 2009 Snuck In - Return ...</title>
    <link href="http://matrix.millersamuel.com/?p=6274" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-26:/commentary/6505098</id>
    <updated>2009-10-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Matrix </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Oops! Wrong HVCC (not Huron Valley Corvette Club). We&amp;#39;re talking Home Valuation Code of Conduct and its quickly running its own course (sorry). Last week, an amendment was added to the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2009 that ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://matrix.millersamuel.com/?p=6274&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <link href="http://www.coyoteblog.com/coyote_blog/2009/10/fox-meet-henhouse.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-26:/commentary/6504880</id>
    <updated>2009-10-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Coyote Blog </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
During consideration of H.R. 3126, legislation to establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency (CFPA), Democrats on the House Financial Services Committee voted to pass an amendment offered by Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA) that will ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.coyoteblog.com/coyote_blog/2009/10/fox-meet-henhouse.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>nE bLoGgErS: Jackson picks Assam art director for album</title>
    <link href="http://nebloggers.blogspot.com/2009/10/jackson-picks-assam-art-director-for.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-26:/commentary/6503519</id>
    <updated>2009-10-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
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    </author>
    <content type="html">
Congressional Opponents of Consumer Financial Protection Bill Got Big Money from Wall Street Interests - On Thursday, the House Financial Services Committee approved H.R. 3126, which would create a new executive branch agency to oversee ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://nebloggers.blogspot.com/2009/10/jackson-picks-assam-art-director-for.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <link href="http://ml-implode.com/staticnews/2009-10-27_CongressionalOpponentsofConsumerFinancialProtectionBillGotBigMon.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-26:/commentary/6503518</id>
    <updated>2009-10-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>IEHI Feed: The Mortgage Lender Implode-o-Meter </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
On Thursday, the House Financial Services Committee approved H.R. 3126, which would create a new executive branch agency to oversee consumer financial protections and is known as the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://ml-implode.com/staticnews/2009-10-27_CongressionalOpponentsofConsumerFinancialProtectionBillGotBigMon.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-26:/commentary/6503517</id>
    <updated>2009-10-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
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Wake up America! its time to revolt! WASHINGTON - During consideration of HR 3126, legislation to establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.infidelsparadise.com/?p=5711&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>House Panel Moves to Regulate Private Student Loans</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-25:/commentary/7912949</id>
    <updated>2009-10-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
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In a vote last Thursday of 39 to 29 that fell largely along party lines, the House Financial Services Committee approved the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 (HR 3126), a core component of the Obama administration&amp;#39;s ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.nextstudent.com/student-loan-blog/blogs/sample_weblog/archive/2009/10/26/23865.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>House Panel Moves to Regulate Private Student Loans : Student Loan ...</title>
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I&amp;#39;m in strong support of HR 3126, because it can help end abusive private lending - it&amp;#39;s a win win for consumers. When taking out private student loans to supplement federal loans, you really don&amp;#39;t know what you&amp;#39;re getting into because ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nextstudent.com/student-loan-blog/blogs/sample_weblog/archive/2009/10/26/23865.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Capito Donor Hires Husband</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-25:/commentary/6809245</id>
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H.R. 3126 will give the new agnecy sweeping powers to supervise several lending practices, including mortgages and credit card fees. The legislation was approved 39 to 29 with Capito voting with the minority. It now moves on to the full ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://watchdog.org/2009/10/26/nepotism-in-west-virginia/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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The US House of Representatives Financial Services Committee passed HR 3126, a bill for the creation of the Consumer Financial Protection Agency (CFPA), Oct. 22 in a 39-29 vote. The insurance industry was excluded from the legislation.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/House-Committee-passes-Consumer-Financial-Protecti/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/636855?contextCategoryId=498&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>HVCC is on the ropes!!</title>
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Last week, the House Financial Services Committee approved HR 3126, the &#8220;Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009&#8221; 39-29. The National Association of Mortgage Brokers (NAMB) commends and appreciates your participation in the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://honestmortgages.blogspot.com/2009/10/hvcc-is-on-ropes.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Illinois Review: ACORN positioned to advise financial institutions</title>
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During consideration of H.R. 3126, legislation to establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency (CFPA), Democrats on the House Financial Services Committee voted to pass an amendment offered by Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA) that will ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2009/10/acorn-positioned-to-advise-financial-institutions-draft.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2009-10-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
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During consideration of H.R. 3126, legislation to establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency (CFPA), Democrats on the House Financial Services Committee voted to pass an amendment offered by Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA) that will ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.exposeobama.com/2009/10/26/democrats-vote-to-give-acorn-regulatory-authority-over-financial-institutions/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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WASHINGTON - During consideration of H.R. 3126, legislation to establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency (CFPA), Democrats on the House Financial Services Committee voted to pass an amendment offered by Rep. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://tigerhawk.blogspot.com/2009/10/acorn.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Why are car dealers so special?</title>
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Filed under: Technology, Transportation. It&amp;#39;s no secret insurance companies and banks have the ears of politicians. But who knew car dealers, and their lobbyists, were so powerful? On Oct/ 22, the House Financial Services Committee ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.walletpop.com/blog/2009/10/26/why-are-car-dealers-so-special/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-25:/commentary/6520277</id>
    <updated>2009-10-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Say Anything: Reader Blogs </name>
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WASHINGTON - During consideration of HR 3126, legislation to establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency (CFPA), Democrats on the House Financial Services Committee voted to pass an amendment offered by Rep. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://sayanythingblog.com/readers/entry/democrats_vote_to_give_acorn_regulatory_authority_over_financial_institutio/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Legislative Affairs Update from AAMB&amp;#39;s Jody Davis</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-25:/commentary/6520274</id>
    <updated>2009-10-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Arizona Association of Mortgage Brokers </name>
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NAMB has sent out legislative alerts over the past couple of weeks with regards to HR 3126 (Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009). Since Arizona does not have a member on the House Financial Services Committee we really ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.azampblog.org/2009/10/legislative-affairs-update-from-aambs-jody-davis.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The Old Jarhead: Political Digest October 26, 2009</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-25:/commentary/6510181</id>
    <updated>2009-10-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Excerpt: During consideration of H.R. 3126, legislation to establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency (CFPA), Democrats on the House Financial Services Committee voted to pass an amendment offered by Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA) that ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://tartanmarine.blogspot.com/2009/10/political-digest-october-26-2009.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Today&amp;#39;s AYFKM? Award: Maxine Waters And ACORN</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-25:/commentary/6507410</id>
    <updated>2009-10-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
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WASHINGTON &#8211; During consideration of H.R. 3126, legislation to establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency (CFPA), Democrats on the House Financial Services Committee voted to pass an amendment offered by Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2009/10/25/todays-ayfkm-award-maxine-waters-and-acorn/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Federal Consumer Protection Agency legislation passes the House ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-25:/commentary/6499886</id>
    <updated>2009-10-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>TSCPA Governmental Affairs </name>
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On October 22, the House Financial Services Committee (FSC) passed a bill (HR 3126) out of committee establishing the new Federal Consumer Protection Agency; &#8220;a new, independent federal agency solely devoted to protecting Americans from ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://tscpa.typepad.com/my_weblog/2009/10/federal-consumer-protection-agency-legislation-passes-the-house-financial-services-committee-with-an.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>ACORN Handed Regulatory Authority Over Financial Institutions ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.conservativeblogwatch.com/2009/10/26/acorn-handed-regulatory-authority-over-financial-institutions/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-25:/commentary/6495688</id>
    <updated>2009-10-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Ignoring revelations that ACORN is a cesspool of corruption, Democrats have voted to give it regulatory power over the financial institutions that it habitually shakes down for donations. During consideration of H.R. 3126, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.conservativeblogwatch.com/2009/10/26/acorn-handed-regulatory-authority-over-financial-institutions/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Moonbattery: ACORN Handed Regulatory Authority Over Financial ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-25:/commentary/6495686</id>
    <updated>2009-10-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
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During consideration of H.R. 3126, legislation to establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency (CFPA), Democrats on the House Financial Services Committee voted to pass an amendment offered by Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA) that will ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.moonbattery.com/archives/2009/10/acorn_handed_re.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Capito Donor Hires Husband</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-25:/commentary/6495685</id>
    <updated>2009-10-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
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H.R. 3126 will give the new agnecy sweeping powers to supervise several lending practices, including mortgages and credit card fees. The legislation was approved 39 to 29 with Capito voting with the minority. It now moves on to the full ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://westvirginia.watchdog.org/2009/10/26/capito-donor-hires-husband/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-24:/commentary/6676883</id>
    <updated>2009-10-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
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WASHINGTON - During consideration of H.R. 3126, legislation to establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency (CFPA), Democrats on the House Financial Services Committee voted to pass an amendment offered by Rep. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.stealthfusion.com/breaking-news/7804-23-oct-09-democrats-vote-give-acorn-regulatory-authority-over-financial-institutions.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Sunday&amp;#39;s Web</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-24:/commentary/6499889</id>
    <updated>2009-10-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
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WASHINGTON &#8211;During consideration of HR 3126, legislation to create a so-called Consumer Financial Protection Agency, Democrats on the House Financial Services Committee rejected an amendment offered by Congressman Ed Royce (R-CA) that ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.politicaltruthandfact.com/nbishop/2009/10/sundays-web-1.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Democrats Vote To Give ACORN Regulatory Authority Over Financial ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-24:/commentary/6499888</id>
    <updated>2009-10-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Freedom&amp;#39;s Fight </name>
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WASHINGTON - During consideration of HR 3126, legislation to establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency (CFPA), Democrats on the House Financial Services Committee voted to pass an amendment offered by Rep. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://freedoms-fight.blogspot.com/2009/10/democrats-vote-to-give-acorn-regulatory.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>House panel approves financial protection agency</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-24:/commentary/6499887</id>
    <updated>2009-10-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
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... and impose penalties for unfair and deceptive trade practices, fraud and data security breaches. The measure, HR 3126, would create a Consumer Financial Protection Agency, a single regulatory entity that would have the authority [. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://lawyersusaonline.com/blog/2009/10/25/house-panel-approves-financial-protection-agency/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Such short memories we all have: Democrats Vote To Give ACORN ...</title>
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    <updated>2009-10-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Over Financial Institutions http://republicans.financialservices...=860&amp;amp;Itemid=43 WASHINGTON - During consideration of HR 3126, legislation to.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.browncafe.com/forum/current_events/278709-such_short_memories_we_all_have_democrats_vote_give_acorn_regulatory_authority.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>PC Free Zone</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-24:/commentary/6491399</id>
    <updated>2009-10-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
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During consideration of H.R. 3126, legislation to establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency (CFPA), Democrats on the House Financial Services Committee voted to pass an amendment offered by Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA) that will ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theodoresworld.net/archives/2009/10/democrats_vote_to_give_acorn_r.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R. 3126 ACORN Will Regulate Financial Industry &#171; Porcupine Rim</title>
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    <updated>2009-10-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
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WASHINGTON &#8211; During consideration of H.R. 3126, legislation to establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency (CFPA), Democrats on the House Financial Services Committee voted to pass an amendment offered by Rep. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://porcupinerim.wordpress.com/2009/10/25/h-r-3126-acorn-will-regulate-financial-industry/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>COACHEP &#187; Blog Archive &#187; Posts about ACORN as of October 24, 2009</title>
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During consideration of HR 3126, legislation to establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency (CFPA), Democrats on the House Financial Services Committee voted to pass an amendment offered by Rep. Maxine Waters [...]&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://coachep.com/wordpress/?p=2888&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Hot Air &#187; Did Democrats put ACORN in charge of regulation for ...</title>
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    <updated>2009-10-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
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During consideration of H.R. 3126, legislation to establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency (CFPA), Democrats on the House Financial Services Committee voted to pass an amendment offered by Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA) that will ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://hotair.com/archives/2009/10/24/did-democrats-put-acorn-in-charge-of-regulation-for-financial-institutions/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2009-10-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
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WASHINGTON - During consideration of HR 3126, legislation to establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency (CFPA), Democrats on the House Financial Services Committee voted to pass an amendment offered by Rep.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.plaintruth.com/the_plain_truth/2009/10/democrats-vote-to-give-acorn-regulatory-authority-over-financial-institutions.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Commonsense &amp;amp; Wonder: From the folks that brought you the banking ...</title>
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    <updated>2009-10-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
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WASHINGTON - During consideration of H.R. 3126, legislation to establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency (CFPA), Democrats on the House Financial Services Committee voted to pass an amendment offered by Rep. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://commonsensewonder.blogspot.com/2009/10/from-folks-that-brought-you-banking.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>BOMBSHELL! Democrats to pump more money to ACORN-style outfits.</title>
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During consideration of H.R. 3126, legislation to establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency (CFPA), Democrats on the House Financial Services Committee voted to pass an amendment offered by Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA) that will ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://cofcc.org/2009/10/bombshell-democrats-to-pump-more-money-to-acorn-style-outfits/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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The House Financial Services Committee concluded its markup of HR 3126 which will create a new Consumer Financial Protection Agency (CFPA). The favorable committee vote was 39-29, A summary of the preemption provisions of the bill ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/banking/2009/10/cfpa-bill-out-of-committee-preemption-provisions.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Democrats Vote To Give ACORN Regulatory Authority Over Financial ...</title>
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Thursday Democrats on the House Financial Services Committee voted an amendment onto the HR 3126 that would allow ACORN to be eligible to serve on regulatory boards over US financial institutions, the SAME institutions that they held ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://irritating.me/?p=939&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>ACORN Running Your Bank? Democrats Think It&amp;#39;s A Great Idea.</title>
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During consideration of HR 3126, legislation to establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency (CFPA), Democrats on the House Financial Services Committee voted to pass an amendment offered by Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA) that will make ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://aconservativeedge.com/2009/10/24/acorn-running-your-bank-democrats-think-its-a-great-idea/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>How misinformation spreads</title>
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Maxine Waters (D-CA) introduced an amendment to HR 3126 &amp;quot;that will make ACORN eligible to play a role in setting regulations for financial institutions.&amp;quot; So now we have gone from Democrats giving ACORN authority, to Democrats making ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thedailymatt.com/2009/10/how-misinformation-spreads.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>House Fin. Svcs. Comm. approves CFPA Act</title>
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The Obama Administration&amp;#39;s proposed Consumer Financial Protection Agency came one step closer to creation on Thursday when the House Financial Services Committee approved HR 3126, the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cusecure.org/2009/10/24/house-fin-svcs-comm-approves-cfpa-act/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Democrats Vote To Give ACORN Regulatory Authority Over Financial ...</title>
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WASHINGTON - During consideration of H.R. 3126, legislation to establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency (CFPA), Democrats on the House Financial Services Committee voted to pass an amendment offered by Rep. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.turbodieselregister.com/forums/politics/217096-democrats-vote-give-acorn-regulatory-authority-over-financial-institutions.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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&#8220;During consideration of H.R. 3126, legislation to establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency (CFPA), Democrats on the House Financial Services Committee voted to pass an amendment offered by Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA) that will ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://imataxpayertoo.wordpress.com/2009/10/24/youve-got-to-be-kidding-me/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>beSpacific: Financial Services Committee Approves Creation of ...</title>
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The measure (HR 3126) &#8212; a central piece of the Obama administration&amp;#39;s financial overhaul plan &#8212; would create a new federal regulator with broad powers to police large swaths of the economy, including credit cards, home mortgages and ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bespacific.com/mt/archives/022659.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Democrats Vote To Give ACORN Authority Over Banks - Worthy ...</title>
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    <updated>2009-10-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Democrats Vote To Give ACORN Authority Over Banks : Democrats Vote To Give ACORN Regulatory Authority Over Financial Institutions WASHINGTON - During consideration of HR 3126, legislation to establish a Consumer Financial Protection ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.worthychristianforums.com/Democrats-Vote-Give-ACOR-t111885.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>HR 3126 &#187; STOP! Mortgage Servicers</title>
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    <updated>2009-10-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Check it out, the HR 3126 Bill Tracker on the Right Tool Bar has been updated! Yes that is right, Congress actually voted Yeah to voted that Bill out of committee! But not before the banks were given lots of exceptions and concessions! ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.stopmortgageservicers.org/?p=270&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Democrats Vote To Give ACORN Regulatory Authority Over Financial ...</title>
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    <updated>2009-10-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
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TradingMarkets.com, by Staff Posted By: grayjay- Sat, 24 Oct 2009 15:22:37 GMT WASHINGTON &amp;#39; During consideration of H.R. 3126, legislation to establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency (CFPA), Democrats on the House Financial ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.newmediablog.com/2009/10/democrats-vote-to-give-acorn-regulatory-authority-over-financial-institutions/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Obama&amp;#39;s consumer protection plan faces long fight | Capitol Hill Blue</title>
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The bill is H.R. 3126. ___. Jim Kuhnhenn covers economics and politics for The Associated Press. Copyright &#169; 2009 The Associated Press. Technorati Tags: White House Obama consumer protection banks &amp;middot; Login or register to post comments ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.capitolhillblue.com/node/20076&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Analysis: Consumer agency, weaker than Obama sought, faces even ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-23:/commentary/6479281</id>
    <updated>2009-10-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
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The bill is H.R. 3126. ___. EDITOR&amp;#39;S NOTE &#8212; Jim Kuhnhenn covers economics and politics for The Associated Press. To view this site, you need to have Flash Player 8.0 or later installed. Click here to get the latest Flash player. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/politics/ap/65890637.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>ACORN To Regulate Financial Institutions &#171; rjjrdq&amp;#39;s America II</title>
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    <updated>2009-10-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
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The House Financial Services Committee passed an amendment to H.R. 3126, a bill that would create a consumer financial protection agency allowing groups such as ACORN to have an advisory role in regulating financial institutions. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rjjrdq.com/2009/10/acorn-to-regulate-financial-institutions/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Democrats Vote To Give ACORN Regulatory Authority Over Financial ...</title>
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During consideration of H.R. 3126, legislation to establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency (CFPA), Democrats on the House Financial Services Committee voted to pass an amendment offered by Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA) that will ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://nicedeb.wordpress.com/2009/10/24/democrats-vote-to-give-acorn-regulatory-authority-over-financial-institutions/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-23:/commentary/6473031</id>
    <updated>2009-10-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
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The bill is H.R. 3126. ___. EDITOR&amp;#39;S NOTE &#8211; Jim Kuhnhenn covers economics and politics for The Associated Press. Barack Obama. WASHINGTON &amp;amp;mdash; Take a hard look now. A new agency that consumers were promised would make bankers, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/10/24/ap-obamas-new-consumer-ag_n_332476.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>JURIST - Paper Chase: House committee approves consumer financial ...</title>
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    <updated>2009-10-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
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[JURIST] The US House Financial Services Committee [official website] voted 39-29 Thursday to approve [press release] a bill [HR 3126 materials] that would create a Consumer Financial Protection Agency. The agency would regulate ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://jurist.org/paperchase/2009/10/house-committee-approves-consumer.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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The House Financial Services Committee has approved an amended version of a bill that would create a Consumer Financial Protection Agency. HR 3126 would give the agency all of the consumer protection rulemaking authority...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.financialcrisisupdate.com/2009/10/financial-services-committee-approves-consumer-protection-agency-bill.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>&amp;lt;&amp;lt;&amp;lt;&amp;lt; Mortgage Industry NEWS &amp;gt;&amp;gt;&amp;gt;&amp;gt;: FW: October 23, 2009: HVCC phase ...</title>
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H.R. 3126 is the number of this bill. Although this is just a committee vote, and still has a long way to go, it is a &#8220;first step&#8221; The Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act is expected to be merged with a number of other regulatory ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://accessemortgage.blogspot.com/2009/10/fw-october-23-2009-hvcc-phase-out-bb.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Friday October 23, 2009</title>
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    <updated>2009-10-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
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House Finance Committee passes an ammendment to retire HVCC. IRS may hvae paid $8000 home buyer credit to ineligible tax payers Summary of HR 3126 Consumer Finance Protection Agency passed by House Finance Committee More on HR 3126.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://conservativebanker.blogspot.com/2009/10/friday-october-23-2009.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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&amp;quot;By a vote of 33 to 35, the U.S. House of Representatives Financial Services Committee rejected an amendment to legislation (HR 3126) to create a new Consumer Financial Protection Agency that would have put loans made by for-profit ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nasfaa.org/awcfpa102309&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R. 3126. SIGNALS END TO HVCC | FHA STREAMLINE INFO</title>
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An amendment to a bill just out of the House Financial Services committee will effectively eliminate the negative effects of HVCC.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://mortgagea1.com/h-r-3126-signals-end-to-hvcc&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Analysis: Obama&amp;#39;s consumer agency no sure deal - Action 3 News ...</title>
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The bill is H.R. 3126. ___. EDITOR&amp;#39;S NOTE - Jim Kuhnhenn covers economics and politics for The Associated Press. Copyright 2009 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.kmtv.com/Global/story.asp?S=11374475&amp;amp;nav=menu550_1&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Whenever they think we are not looking: During consideration of HR 3126, legislation to establish a Consumer Financia.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://patriotroom.com/article/democrats-vote-to-give-acorn-regulatory-authority-over-financial-institutions&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Barney Frank (D-Mass), proposed HR 3126 which would create a Consumer Finance Protection Agency (&#8220;CFPA&#8221;) to act as an independent executive agency with broad authority to regulate the provision of consumer financial products or services ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.insurereinsure.com/BlogHome.aspx?entry=1995&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>HR 3126. SIGNALS END TO HVCC</title>
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    <updated>2009-10-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
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HR 3126. must be passed by both the Senate and House of Representatives but there has been much discussion among real estate professionals and Congress in favor of just such an action. The NAMB (National Association of Mortgage Brokers) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://mortgagea1.com/h-r-3126-signals-end-to-hvcc/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Democrats Vote To Give ACORN Regulatory Authority Over Financial ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-22:/commentary/6499677</id>
    <updated>2009-10-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
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During consideration of HR 3126, legislation to establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency (CFPA), Democrats on the House Financial Services Committee voted to pass an amendment offered by Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA) that will make ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thesilentmajority.wordpress.com/2009/10/23/democrats-vote-to-give-acorn-regulatory-authority-over-financial-institutions/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Consumer Financial Protection Agency Bill Clears House Panel</title>
    <link href="http://www.financialcrisisupdate.com/2009/10/consumer-financial-protection-agency-bill-clears-house-panel.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-22:/commentary/6499676</id>
    <updated>2009-10-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Financial Crisis News Center </name>
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The bill, HR 3126, would grant the CFPA the responsibility to monitor any new financial products or services that could harm consumers and the economy. It would be able to write rules to regulate, restrict or ban such products, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.financialcrisisupdate.com/2009/10/consumer-financial-protection-agency-bill-clears-house-panel.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>TGIF- and here&amp;#39;s the E-Newsletter from my US Rep - Judy Biggert ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-22:/commentary/6499675</id>
    <updated>2009-10-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Inches Away from Sanity </name>
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For much of this week, I continued to participate in the Financial Services Committee&amp;#39;s ongoing markup of HR 3126, the Consumer Financial Protection Agency (CFPA) Act of 2009, a bill that would create a costly new government agency, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://inchesawayfromsanity.blogspot.com/2009/10/tgif-and-here-e-newsletter-from-my-us_23.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Blogs For Victory &#187; Blog Archive &#187; The Little Shop of Horrors ...</title>
    <link href="http://blogsforvictory.com/2009/10/23/the-little-shop-of-horrors-democrat-style/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-22:/commentary/6495692</id>
    <updated>2009-10-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Blogs For Victory </name>
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WASHINGTON - During consideration of H.R. 3126, legislation to establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency (CFPA), Democrats on the House Financial Services Committee voted to pass an amendment offered by Rep. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blogsforvictory.com/2009/10/23/the-little-shop-of-horrors-democrat-style/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Commies Pass Amendment to Give ACORN Regulatory Authority Over ...</title>
    <link href="http://doctorbulldog.wordpress.com/2009/10/23/democrats-pass-amendment-to-give-acorn-regulatory-authority-over-financial-institutions/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-22:/commentary/6491403</id>
    <updated>2009-10-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Doctor Bulldog &amp; Ronin </name>
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Washington &#8211; During consideration of H.R. 3126, legislation to establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency (CFPA), Democrats on the House Financial Services Committee voted to pass an amendment offered by Rep. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://doctorbulldog.wordpress.com/2009/10/23/democrats-pass-amendment-to-give-acorn-regulatory-authority-over-financial-institutions/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Democrats Vote To Give ACORN Regulatory Authority Over Financial ...</title>
    <link href="http://pumabydesign001.wordpress.com/2009/10/24/democrats-vote-to-give-acorn-regulatory-authority-over-financial-institutions/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-22:/commentary/6491402</id>
    <updated>2009-10-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PUMABydesign001's Blog </name>
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&#8220;WASHINGTON &#8211; During consideration of H.R. 3126, legislation to establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency (CFPA), Democrats on the House Financial Services Committee voted to pass an amendment offered by Rep. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://pumabydesign001.wordpress.com/2009/10/24/democrats-vote-to-give-acorn-regulatory-authority-over-financial-institutions/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>NAR: About NAR: Appraisal Insight: HR 3126 Passes House Committee ...</title>
    <link href="http://narblog1.realtors.org/mvtype/appraisalinsight/2009/10/hr_3126_passes_house_committee.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-22:/commentary/6491401</id>
    <updated>2009-10-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Appraisal Insight </name>
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On October 22, 2009, HR 3126, the &#8220;Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2009,&#8221; passed the House Financial Services Committee with an amendment that will ultimately sunset the Home Valuation Code of Conduct (HVCC). ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://narblog1.realtors.org/mvtype/appraisalinsight/2009/10/hr_3126_passes_house_committee.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Analysis: Obama&amp;#39;s consumer agency no sure deal - Action 3 News ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.action3news.com/global/story.asp?s=11374475" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-22:/commentary/6479280</id>
    <updated>2009-10-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>KMTV - News </name>
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The bill is H.R. 3126. ___. EDITOR&amp;#39;S NOTE - Jim Kuhnhenn covers economics and politics for The Associated Press. Copyright 2009 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.action3news.com/global/story.asp?s=11374475&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Analysis: Consumer agency, weaker than Obama sought, faces even ...</title>
    <link href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/analysis-consumer-agency-weaker-than-obama-sought-faces-even-tougher-slog-ahead-205308/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-22:/commentary/6473039</id>
    <updated>2009-10-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
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&#8220;In the end,&#8221; said committee Democrat Emanuel Cleaver of Missouri, &#8220;we have weakened legislation that the opposition is not going to support.&#8221; The bill is H.R. 3126. EDITOR&amp;#39;S NOTE &#8212; Jim Kuhnhenn covers economics and politics for The ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.taragana.com/n/analysis-consumer-agency-weaker-than-obama-sought-faces-even-tougher-slog-ahead-205308/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>House Panel Approves Expanded Oversight of Private Student Loans ...</title>
    <link href="http://blogs.csun.edu/news/clips/2009/10/23/house-panel-approves-expanded-oversight-of-private-student-loans/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-22:/commentary/6473038</id>
    <updated>2009-10-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>CSUN University News Clippings </name>
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By a vote of 33 to 35, the U.S. House of Representatives Financial Services Committee rejected an amendment to legislation (HR 3126) to create a new Consumer Financial Protection Agency that would have put loans made by for-profit ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blogs.csun.edu/news/clips/2009/10/23/house-panel-approves-expanded-oversight-of-private-student-loans/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Psycmeister&amp;#39;s Ice Palace!: Little Shop of Horrors--Democrat Style</title>
    <link href="http://psycmeistr.blogspot.com/2009/10/little-shop-of-horrors-democrat-style.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-22:/commentary/6473037</id>
    <updated>2009-10-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Psycmeister's Ice Palace! </name>
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WASHINGTON - During consideration of H.R. 3126, legislation to establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency (CFPA), Democrats on the House Financial Services Committee voted to pass an amendment offered by Rep. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://psycmeistr.blogspot.com/2009/10/little-shop-of-horrors-democrat-style.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Analysis: Consumer agency, weaker than Obama sought, faces even ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.sfexaminer.com/politics/ap/65827202.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-22:/commentary/6473036</id>
    <updated>2009-10-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>San Francisco Examiner Site Feed </name>
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The bill is H.R. 3126. ___. EDITOR&amp;#39;S NOTE &#8212; Jim Kuhnhenn covers economics and politics for The Associated Press. To view this site, you need to have Flash Player 8.0 or later installed. Click here to get the latest Flash player. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.sfexaminer.com/politics/ap/65827202.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Democrats Vote To Give ACORN Regulatory Authority Over Financial ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.fireandreamitchell.com/2009/10/23/democrats-vote-to-give-acorn-regulatory-authority-over-financial-institutions/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-22:/commentary/6473034</id>
    <updated>2009-10-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Fire Andrea Mitchell! </name>
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You didn&amp;#39;t really think Democrats like Maxine &amp;#39;dirty&amp;#39; Waters would let Acorn die did you? On Thursday, during consideration of HR 3126, legislation to.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.fireandreamitchell.com/2009/10/23/democrats-vote-to-give-acorn-regulatory-authority-over-financial-institutions/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>JURIST - Paper Chase: House committee approves consumer financial ...</title>
    <link href="http://jurist.law.pitt.edu/paperchase/2009/10/house-committee-approves-consumer.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-22:/commentary/6473033</id>
    <updated>2009-10-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>JURIST - Paper Chase </name>
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[JURIST] The US House Financial Services Committee [official website] voted 39-29 Thursday to approve [press release] a bill [HR 3126 materials] that would create a Consumer Financial Protection Agency. The agency would regulate ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://jurist.law.pitt.edu/paperchase/2009/10/house-committee-approves-consumer.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>HOME VALUATION CODE OF CONDUCT &amp;quot;HVCC&amp;quot; APPEARS TO BE A SHORT-LIVED ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.respalawyer.com/2009/10/home_valuation_code_of_conduct_1.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-22:/commentary/6473030</id>
    <updated>2009-10-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>RESPA Lawyer Blog </name>
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Gary Miller (R) of California&amp;#39;s bill to sunset the HVCC in HR 3126 passed the House Financial Services Committee this week. Several industry associations have quietly confirmed to me that the Home Valuation Code of Conduct (HVCC) will ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.respalawyer.com/2009/10/home_valuation_code_of_conduct_1.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Connecticut Bob: House Financial Services passes HCFA Act</title>
    <link href="http://ctbob.blogspot.com/2009/10/house-financial-services-passes-hcfa.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-22:/commentary/6460936</id>
    <updated>2009-10-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Connecticut Bob </name>
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Introduced by Committee Chair Barney Frank, D-Mass., H.R.3126 is a pared-down version of the agency originally envisioned and proposed by President Obama. A provision that was heavily scrutinized by bankers, the requirement for &amp;quot;plain ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://ctbob.blogspot.com/2009/10/house-financial-services-passes-hcfa.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>TG-328: Statement of Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner on Passage of ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.ustreas.gov/press/releases/tg328.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-21:/commentary/8417656</id>
    <updated>2009-10-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
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WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury today released the following statement from Secretary Timothy F. Geithner on the passage of H.R. 3126, the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009: ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ustreas.gov/press/releases/tg328.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>House Panel &amp;#39;Sunsets&amp;#39; HVCC in Consumer Finance Bill &#171; HousingWire</title>
    <link href="http://209.236.64.240/2009/10/22/house-panel-sunsets-hvcc-in-consumer-finance-bil" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-21:/commentary/8391466</id>
    <updated>2009-10-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>HousingWire </name>
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The House Financial Services Committee continued this week to consider sweeping financial regulatory reform as it marked up and approved by a voice vote HR 3126, the Consumer Financial Protection Agency (CFPA) Act. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://209.236.64.240/2009/10/22/house-panel-sunsets-hvcc-in-consumer-finance-bil&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Steve Parker, Motoring Journalist: CAR DEALERS EXEMPT FROM NEW ...</title>
    <link href="http://thecarnut.typepad.com/steve_parker_the_car_nut_/2009/10/car-dealers-exempt-from-new-consumer-protection-act-and-agency.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-21:/commentary/6767422</id>
    <updated>2009-10-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
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This means car dealers, which sell very expensive and usually heavily-financed products, won&amp;#39;t have to follow the consumer protection edicts of HR 3126, the Consumer Financial Protection Agency (CFPA). According to RTT Financial News, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thecarnut.typepad.com/steve_parker_the_car_nut_/2009/10/car-dealers-exempt-from-new-consumer-protection-act-and-agency.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Yall Politics</title>
    <link href="http://www.yallpolitics.com/index.php/yp/post/namb_urges_support_of_childers_miller_amendment_to_hr_3126/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-21:/commentary/6534724</id>
    <updated>2009-10-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Yall Politics </name>
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Walter Minnick (D) of Idaho to show support to vote for an amendment to HR 3126. HR 3126, better known as the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009, was submitted by Reps. Travis Childers (D) of Mississippi and Gary Miller ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.yallpolitics.com/index.php/yp/post/namb_urges_support_of_childers_miller_amendment_to_hr_3126/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>ANA - CFPA Bill Passes House Financial Services Committee</title>
    <link href="https://www.ana.net/advocacy/content/1935" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-21:/commentary/6517229</id>
    <updated>2009-10-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>ANA - Government Relations News </name>
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On a largely party-line vote of 39-29, the House Financial Services Committee today approved the &amp;quot;Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act&amp;quot; (HR3126). That bill would create a new federal agency with sweeping new powers and could ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.ana.net/advocacy/content/1935&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>NAMB urges support of Childers &amp;amp; Miller amendment to HR 3126</title>
    <link href="http://yallpolitics.com/index.php/yp/post/namb_urges_support_of_childers_miller_amendment_to_hr_3126/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-21:/commentary/6499704</id>
    <updated>2009-10-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Yall Politics </name>
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Walter Minnick (D) of Idaho to show support to vote for an amendment to HR 3126. HR 3126, better known as the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009, was submitted by Reps. Travis Childers (D) of Mississippi and Gary Miller ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://yallpolitics.com/index.php/yp/post/namb_urges_support_of_childers_miller_amendment_to_hr_3126/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>House Financial Services Cmte. Mark Up</title>
    <link href="http://www.c-span.org/Watch/watch.aspx?ProgramId=HP-A-44877" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-21:/commentary/6499679</id>
    <updated>2009-10-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>C-SPAN Recent Video </name>
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They passed the Expedited CARD Reform for Consumers Act (HR 3639) by a voice vote. Members passed HR 3126, which creates a Consumer Financial Protection Agency. The vote was 39 to 29. Length: Published: Thursday at 10am (ET)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.c-span.org/Watch/watch.aspx?ProgramId=HP-A-44877&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>House Financial Services Committee Passes Rep. Miller&amp;#39;s Amendment ...</title>
    <link href="http://states.realestaterama.com/2009/10/22/house-financial-services-committee-passes-rep-miller%E2%80%99s-amendment-to-sunset-the-home-valuation-code-of-conduct-ID06474.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-21:/commentary/6491398</id>
    <updated>2009-10-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Washington, DC - October 22, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) &#8212; During the House Financial Services Committee mark-up of HR 3126, the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act, the Committee approved an amendment offered by Rep.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://states.realestaterama.com/2009/10/22/house-financial-services-committee-passes-rep-miller%E2%80%99s-amendment-to-sunset-the-home-valuation-code-of-conduct-ID06474.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bid to delay new RESPA rules fails</title>
    <link href="http://www.mortgageratesaholic.com/17729/bid-to-delay-new-respa-rules-fails/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-21:/commentary/6491397</id>
    <updated>2009-10-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>MortgageRatesAholic </name>
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/ppIn the process of quot;a href=http://www.house.gov/apps/list/speech/financialsvcs_dem/markup_100809.shtml target=_blankmarking up/aquot; and passing HR 3126 in a 39-29 vote, the House Financial Services Committee did sign off on ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mortgageratesaholic.com/17729/bid-to-delay-new-respa-rules-fails/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Thursday&amp;#39;s Web</title>
    <link href="http://www.politicaltruthandfact.com/nbishop/2009/10/thursdays-web-2.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-21:/commentary/6473047</id>
    <updated>2009-10-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Political Truth and Fact </name>
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WASHINGTON &#8211; Congressman Spencer Bachus, the top Republican on the Financial Services Committee, objected to the decision by Chairman Barney Frank (D-MA) to shut down debate on HR 3126, legislation to create a so-called Consumer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.politicaltruthandfact.com/nbishop/2009/10/thursdays-web-2.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Financial Regulatory Reform Takes A Big Step Forward</title>
    <link href="http://www.financialfraudlaw.com/lawblog/financial-regulatory-takes-big-step-forward/414" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-21:/commentary/6473046</id>
    <updated>2009-10-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Financial Fraud Law </name>
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&#8220;It&#8221; is financial regulatory reform, and today the House Financial Services Committee passed HR 3126, the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009. As the Wall Street Journal reports, the vote was largely along party lines &#8211; but ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.financialfraudlaw.com/lawblog/financial-regulatory-takes-big-step-forward/414&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>ABA Statement on House Committee Passage of Bill to Create New ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.aba.com/Pressrss/102209HFSCPassageHR3126.htm#Thu%2C+22+Oct+2009+20%3A12%3A39+GMT" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-21:/commentary/6473045</id>
    <updated>2009-10-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>ABA Press Releases </name>
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&amp;quot;The American Bankers Association supports the goal of improved consumer protections and we will continue working with the Congress as this legislation moves to the House floor.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.aba.com/Pressrss/102209HFSCPassageHR3126.htm#Thu%2C+22+Oct+2009+20%3A12%3A39+GMT&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Lawmakers Pass Amendment to Exclude Auto Dealers from New Federal ...</title>
    <link href="http://auttr.com/blog/lawmakers-pass-amendment-to-exclude-auto-dealers-from-new-federal-agency/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-21:/commentary/6473044</id>
    <updated>2009-10-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Auttr </name>
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HR 3126, the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act, later passed the full committee with the Campbell Amendment included. However, the bill still has a number of other hurdles before reaching the White House for final approval. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://auttr.com/blog/lawmakers-pass-amendment-to-exclude-auto-dealers-from-new-federal-agency/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>NAMB Legislative Alert: HFSC approves CFPA by a 39-29 margin</title>
    <link href="http://nationalmortgageprofessional.com/news14400/namb-legislative-alert-hfsc-approves-cfpa-39-29-margin" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-21:/commentary/6473043</id>
    <updated>2009-10-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>NationalMortgageProfessional.com </name>
    </author>
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The House Financial Services Committee (HFSC) has approved HR 3126, the &#8220;Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009&#8221; by a vote of 39-29. The National Association of Mortgage Brokers (NAMB) commends and appreciates the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://nationalmortgageprofessional.com/news14400/namb-legislative-alert-hfsc-approves-cfpa-39-29-margin&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>ALERT: For Profit Higher Ed &#8211; Waters Prop School Amendment Fails ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.capalphadc.com/2009/10/22/alert-waters-prop-school-amdt-fails/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-21:/commentary/6473042</id>
    <updated>2009-10-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Capital Alpha Partners, LLC </name>
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The full committee&amp;#39;s subsequent 39-29 passage of the underlying bill (HR 3126) &#8211; which we see as unlikely to draw prop-school-related amendments as it goes to the House floor and is eventually considered in the Senate &#8211; will thus (in ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.capalphadc.com/2009/10/22/alert-waters-prop-school-amdt-fails/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Lawmakers Pass Amendment to Exclude Auto Dealers from New Federal ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.fi-magazine.com/News/Story/2009/10/Auto-Industry-Excluded-from-New-Federal-Agency.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-21:/commentary/6473041</id>
    <updated>2009-10-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>F&amp;I Magazine </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
H.R. 3126, the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act, later passed the full committee with the Campbell Amendment included. However, the bill still has a number of other hurdles before reaching the White House for final approval. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.fi-magazine.com/News/Story/2009/10/Auto-Industry-Excluded-from-New-Federal-Agency.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Steve Parker: Car Dealers Exempt From New Consumer Protection Agency</title>
    <link href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/steve-parker/car-dealers-exempt-from-n_b_330545.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-21:/commentary/6473040</id>
    <updated>2009-10-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Barack Obama on The Huffington Post </name>
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This means car dealers, which sell very expensive and usually heavily-financed products, won&amp;#39;t have to follow the consumer protection edicts of HR 3126, the Consumer Financial Protection Agency (CFPA). ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.huffingtonpost.com/steve-parker/car-dealers-exempt-from-n_b_330545.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>NAMB urges support of Childers &amp;amp; Miller amendment to HR 3126</title>
    <link href="http://yallpolitics.com/index.php/yp/post/namb_urges_support_of_childers_miller_amendment_to_hr_3126/#When:08:49:00Z" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-21:/commentary/6473028</id>
    <updated>2009-10-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Yall Politics </name>
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NAMB urges support of Childers &amp;amp; Miller amendment to HR 3126 The National Association of Mortgage Brokers (NAMB) President Jim Pair has issued a letter to House Financial Services Committee member Rep. Walter Minnick (D) of Idaho to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://yallpolitics.com/index.php/yp/post/namb_urges_support_of_childers_miller_amendment_to_hr_3126/#When:08:49:00Z&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>On The Hill: UPDATE: Lawmakers Approve Consumer Agency, But ...</title>
    <link href="http://onthehillblog.blogspot.com/2009/10/update-lawmakers-approve-consumer.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-21:/commentary/6460940</id>
    <updated>2009-10-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>On The Hill </name>
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H.R. 3126 addresses this situation by transferring consumer protection authority from the Federal Reserve and other banking regulators to the CFPA. The consolidation of these powers at the CFPA also ensures that financial firms will no ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://onthehillblog.blogspot.com/2009/10/update-lawmakers-approve-consumer.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>ANA - CFPA Bill Passes House Financial Services Committee</title>
    <link href="http://www.ana.net/advocacy/content/1935" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-21:/commentary/6460939</id>
    <updated>2009-10-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>ANA - Government Relations News </name>
    </author>
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On a largely party-line vote of 39-29, the House Financial Services Committee today approved the &amp;quot;Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act&amp;quot; (HR3126). That bill would create a new federal agency with sweeping new powers and could ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ana.net/advocacy/content/1935&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>HVCC Update - NAMB Legislative Alert: HFSC approves CFPA by a 39 ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.calvalues.com/?p=581" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-21:/commentary/6460938</id>
    <updated>2009-10-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Valu-Rite Appraisers Inc. </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The House Financial Services Committee (HFSC)&#194; has approved HR 3126, the &#8220;Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009&#8221; by a vote of 39-29.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.calvalues.com/?p=581&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Decisive Action Made By The House Financial Services Committee</title>
    <link href="http://newsblaze.com/story/20091022131334govt.nb/topstory.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-21:/commentary/6460930</id>
    <updated>2009-10-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>NewsBlaze.com Current News - Top Stories </name>
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The US Department of the Treasury today released the following statement from Secretary Timothy F. Geithner on the passage of HR 3126, the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://newsblaze.com/story/20091022131334govt.nb/topstory.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>House Financial Services Committee Passes Rep. Miller&amp;#39;s Amendment ...</title>
    <link href="http://california.realestaterama.com/2009/10/22/house-financial-services-committee-passes-rep-millers-amendment-to-sunset-the-home-valuation-code-of-conduct-ID0494.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-21:/commentary/6460929</id>
    <updated>2009-10-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California </name>
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Washington, DC - October 22, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) &#8212; During the House Financial Services Committee mark-up of HR 3126, the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act, the Committee approved an amendment offered by Rep.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://california.realestaterama.com/2009/10/22/house-financial-services-committee-passes-rep-millers-amendment-to-sunset-the-home-valuation-code-of-conduct-ID0494.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>House Panel &amp;#39;Sunsets&amp;#39; HVCC in Consumer Finance Bill : HousingWire ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.housingwire.com/2009/10/22/house-panel-sunsets-hvcc-in-consumer-finance-bil/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-21:/commentary/6460928</id>
    <updated>2009-10-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Housing Wire </name>
    </author>
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The House Financial Services Committee continued this week to consider sweeping financial regulatory reform as it marked up and approved by a voice vote HR 3126, the Consumer Financial Protection Agency (CFPA) Act. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.housingwire.com/2009/10/22/house-panel-sunsets-hvcc-in-consumer-finance-bil/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>COACHEP &#187; Blog Archive &#187; Posts about Barney Frank as of October 22 ...</title>
    <link href="http://coachep.com/wordpress/?p=2761" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-21:/commentary/6455141</id>
    <updated>2009-10-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>COACHEP </name>
    </author>
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H.R.3126 Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 - libertysarmy.com. 10/21/2009. oc_host_url = &#8220;http://www.opencongress.org/&#8221;; oc_bill_id = &#8220;111-h3126&#8243;; oc_frame_height = &#8220;205&#8243;; oc_bgcolor = &#8220;ffffff&#8221;; oc_textcolor = &#8220;000000&#8243;; .&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://coachep.com/wordpress/?p=2761&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>CFPA: The &#8220;Restricting the American Dream and Job Destruction Act&#8221;</title>
    <link href="http://www.libertysarmy.com/2009/10/21/politics/cfpa-the-restricting-the-american-dream-and-job-destruction-act/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-21:/commentary/6455148</id>
    <updated>2009-10-21T18:05:28Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Liberty's Army</name>
    </author>
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Press Release     Republican Study Committee Chairman Tom Price (R-GA) issued the following statement regarding the proposed Consumer Financial Protection Agency (CFPA).   &#8220;There is no doubt that our financial regulations are in need of serious reform, b&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.libertysarmy.com/2009/10/21/politics/cfpa-the-restricting-the-american-dream-and-job-destruction-act/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>NAIFA Welcomes CFPA Change - Regulatory,Legislative and Tax Issues ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2009/10/Pages/NAIFA-Welcomes-CFPA-Change.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-20:/commentary/6521443</id>
    <updated>2009-10-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National Underwriter Life &amp; Health </name>
    </author>
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Members of the House Financial Services Committee today voted 39-29 to approve H.R. 3126, the bill that would create the CFPA. They agreed Wednesday by a voice vote to add an amendment proposed by Rep. Gwen Moore, D-Wis., and Rep. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2009/10/Pages/NAIFA-Welcomes-CFPA-Change.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>No U.S. Consumer Agency Insurer Oversight, House Panel Votes - E&amp;amp;S ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.property-casualty.com/News/2009/10/Pages/No-US-Consumer-Agency-Insurer-Oversight-House-Panel-Votes--.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-20:/commentary/6473032</id>
    <updated>2009-10-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National Underwriter Property &amp; Casualty </name>
    </author>
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The exemption was approved late yesterday by the House Financial Services Committee in a voice vote on an amendment to the legislation (H.R. 3126), that would create the new agency. Rep. Gwen Moore, D-Wis., and Rep. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.property-casualty.com/News/2009/10/Pages/No-US-Consumer-Agency-Insurer-Oversight-House-Panel-Votes--.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>House Panel OKs CFPA Bill; Narrows Scope (Updated) - Regulatory ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2009/10/Pages/House-Panel-Votes-To-Narrow-CFPA-Scope.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-20:/commentary/6473029</id>
    <updated>2009-10-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National Underwriter Life &amp; Health </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Members of the House Financial Services Committee today voted 39-29 to approve H.R. 3126, a bill introduced by House Financial Services Committee Chairman Barney Frank, D-Mass., that would create the CFPA. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2009/10/Pages/House-Panel-Votes-To-Narrow-CFPA-Scope.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Congress: CFPA debate continues, vote pending</title>
    <link href="http://www.cusecure.org/2009/10/21/congress-cfpa-debate-continues-vote-pending/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-20:/commentary/6460932</id>
    <updated>2009-10-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CU*Secure </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The dominant credit union issue on the Hill this week is the continued debate over HR 3126, the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act, and discussion of this legislation will resume in the House later today.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cusecure.org/2009/10/21/congress-cfpa-debate-continues-vote-pending/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>NAMB urges support of Childers &amp;amp; Miller amendment to HR 3126 ...</title>
    <link href="http://nationalmortgageprofessional.com/news14380/namb-urges-support-childers-miller-amendment-hr-3126" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-20:/commentary/6455145</id>
    <updated>2009-10-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>NationalMortgageProfessional.com </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Walter Minnick (D) of Idaho to show support to vote for an amendment to HR 3126. HR 3126, better known as the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009, was submitted by Reps. Travis Childers (D) of Mississippi and Gary Miller ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://nationalmortgageprofessional.com/news14380/namb-urges-support-childers-miller-amendment-hr-3126&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>How Much Damage to the US Economy Must Occur Before Congress Acts ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.realestaterama.com/2009/10/21/how-much-damage-to-the-us-economy-must-occur-before-congress-acts-to-protect-the-american-public-ID06131.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-20:/commentary/6455139</id>
    <updated>2009-10-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>RealEstateRama </name>
    </author>
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H.R. 3126 is expected to be voted on by the House Financial Services Committee tomorrow. &#8220;The bill is unacceptable; it does not reign in the outrageous and abusive practices in the banking industry. Congress is failing to deliver on ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.realestaterama.com/2009/10/21/how-much-damage-to-the-us-economy-must-occur-before-congress-acts-to-protect-the-american-public-ID06131.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>H.R.3126 Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009</title>
    <link href="http://www.libertysarmy.com/2009/10/21/legislation/h-r-3126-consumer-financial-protection-agency-act-of-2009/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-20:/commentary/6455138</id>
    <updated>2009-10-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Liberty's Army </name>
    </author>
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H.R.3126 Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 &amp;middot; Senator Bob Corker Opposes S.1776 &#8211; Medicare Physician Fairness Act &amp;middot; S.1776: Medicare Physician Fairness Act of 2009 &amp;middot; Senate Health Bill Will Raid Social Security ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.libertysarmy.com/2009/10/21/legislation/h-r-3126-consumer-financial-protection-agency-act-of-2009/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>H.R.3890: Accountability and Transparency in Rating Agencies Act ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3890/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-19:/commentary/7789109</id>
    <updated>2009-10-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Open Congress : House Financial Services... </name>
    </author>
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H.R. 4173 as passed contains elements of H.R. 1728, H.R. 2571, H.R. 2609, H.R. 3126, H.R. 3269, H.R. 3817, H.R. 3818, H.R. 3890, and H.R. 3996. Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee Chairman Christopher Dodd has issued a ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3890/show&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Patton Boggs | News | Patton Boggs Mortgage Banking Update - Week ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.pattonboggs.com/64/s1039/News/Detail.aspx?news=1bf199e5-0ead-4593-9501-03746aad8482&amp;amp;RSS=true" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-19:/commentary/7472817</id>
    <updated>2009-10-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PattonBoggs </name>
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In fact, an expanded number of trade groups sent a joint letter dated October 14 to the House Financial Services Committee regarding H.R. 3126, which includes the Consumer Financial Protection Agency. The groups support an amendment to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pattonboggs.com/64/s1039/News/Detail.aspx?news=1bf199e5-0ead-4593-9501-03746aad8482&amp;amp;RSS=true&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Congress: CFPA debate continues, vote pending</title>
    <link href="http://bankwide.com/index.php?option=com_content&amp;amp;task=view&amp;amp;id=280678&amp;amp;Itemid=540" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-19:/commentary/6460935</id>
    <updated>2009-10-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Bankwide: Banking News </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The dominant credit union issue on the Hill this week is the continued debate over HR 3126, the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act, and discussion of this legislation will resume in the House later today. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://bankwide.com/index.php?option=com_content&amp;amp;task=view&amp;amp;id=280678&amp;amp;Itemid=540&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>United States: House Financial Services Committee Amends Consumer ...</title>
    <link href="http://bankruptcy.org.uk/3314/uncategorized/united-states-house-financial-services-committee-amends-consumer-financial-mondaq-news-alerts-registration-3/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-19:/commentary/6460934</id>
    <updated>2009-10-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>UK Bankruptcy - Help, Information, Assistance... </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Mondaq News Alerts (registration) Barney Frank, Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, introduced the proposed legislation to that committee as HR 3126, the Consumer Financial &#8230; and more &#187; ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://bankruptcy.org.uk/3314/uncategorized/united-states-house-financial-services-committee-amends-consumer-financial-mondaq-news-alerts-registration-3/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>CFPA Must Cover Car Dealers and Credit Insurance</title>
    <link href="http://blog.affil.org/2009/10/cfpa-must-cover-car-dealers-and-credit-insurance/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-19:/commentary/6460933</id>
    <updated>2009-10-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Americans for Fairness in Lending </name>
    </author>
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This afternoon, the House Financial Services Committee is debating a number of proposed amendments to HR 3126, the bill that would establish a much needed Consumer Financial Protection Agency (CFPA). Votes on the amendments are ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.affil.org/2009/10/cfpa-must-cover-car-dealers-and-credit-insurance/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Frank Allowing Weakening Amendments to Financial Reform To Pass ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-19:/commentary/6460931</id>
    <updated>2009-10-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Blog entry </name>
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One amendment, the Miller-Moore Amendment to HR 3126, the Consumer Financial Protection Agency bill, exempts 98 percent of banks ( 8000 of 8200), all of which were covered by the President&amp;#39;s plan, from the oversight authority of the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ourfuture.org/blog-entry/2009104320/frank-allowing-weakening-amendments-financial-reform-pass-without-roll-call-vo&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Progressive Breakfast: Dog Bites Man. In Other News, Public Option ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-19:/commentary/6455144</id>
    <updated>2009-10-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
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C., plans to offer to consumer protection legislation (HR 3126) being marked up by the Financial Services Committee. Watt said the proposal would allow federal regulators to determine, on a case-by-case basis, whether a particular state ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ourfuture.org/blog-entry/2009104320/progressive-breakfast-dog-bites-man-other-news-public-option-still-popular&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Congress Matters ::</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-19:/commentary/6455143</id>
    <updated>2009-10-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Congress Matters </name>
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September 25, 2009 Discussion Draft of the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 (to be reported as H.R. 3126)--Pending. Amendment by Mr. Donnelly, no. 1, was AGREED TO, by voice vote. Amendment by Mr. Posey, no. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.congressmatters.com/storyonly/2009/10/20/135425/52&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Mike Elk: Frank Allowing Weakening Amendments to Financial Reform ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-19:/commentary/6445525</id>
    <updated>2009-10-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Full Feed from HuffingtonPost.com </name>
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One amendment, the Miller-Moore Amendment to HR 3126, the Consumer Financial Protection Agency bill, exempts 98 percent of banks (8000 of 8200), all of which were covered by the President&amp;#39;s plan, from the oversight authority of the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.huffingtonpost.com/mike-elk/frank-allowing-weakening_b_327809.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Today At TRNS &#8211; Talk Radio News Service</title>
    <link href="http://talkradionews.com/2009/10/today-at-trns-136/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-19:/commentary/6445524</id>
    <updated>2009-10-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Talk Radio News Service </name>
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House Financial Services Committee full committee markup of H.R.3126, the &#8220;Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009&#8243;; H.R.3763, to amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to provide for an exclusion from Red Flag Guidelines for ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://talkradionews.com/2009/10/today-at-trns-136/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>This Week on Capitol Hill October 19-23: University of Washington ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-18:/commentary/10301232</id>
    <updated>2009-10-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>University of Washington Federal Relations </name>
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On Tuesday, the Committee on Financial Services marks up a bill to establish a consumer financial protection agency (HR 3126). On Wednesday, Science and Technology will mark up a bill on fire grants (HR 3791) and on natural hazards ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washington.edu/federalrelations/this-week-on-capitol-hill-october-19-23/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The United States Agricultural &amp;amp; Food Law and Policy Blog ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.agandfoodlaw.com/2009/10/derivates-overhaul-legislation-on-move.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-18:/commentary/6437502</id>
    <updated>2009-10-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>The United States Agricultural &amp; Food Law... </name>
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Chairman Frank&amp;#39;s committee started crafting HR 3126, which would &#8220;create a new Consumer Financial Protection Agency [.]&#8221; The FSC work is reported to continue this week. As Ives and Mattingly report, &#8220;Crafting the bill has been a ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.agandfoodlaw.com/2009/10/derivates-overhaul-legislation-on-move.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>This Week on Capitol Hill October 19-23 : University of Washington ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.washington.edu/externalaffairs/fedrelations/this-week-on-capitol-hill-october-19-23/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-18:/commentary/6437501</id>
    <updated>2009-10-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>University of Washington Federal Relations </name>
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On Tuesday, the Committee on Financial Services marks up a bill to establish a consumer financial protection agency (HR 3126). On Wednesday, Science and Technology will mark up a bill on fire grants (HR 3791) and on natural hazards ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washington.edu/externalaffairs/fedrelations/this-week-on-capitol-hill-october-19-23/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Lenders Compliance Blog: The CFPA Controversy: Asking the Tough ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-18:/commentary/6437499</id>
    <updated>2009-10-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lenders Compliance Blog </name>
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The Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 (Act), H.R. 3126, is viewed by politicians and many in the main stream media as the antidote to preventing another toxic &#8220;mortgage meltdown.&#8221; [3]. Whatever newly legislated agency we ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lenderscomplianceblog.com/2009/10/cfpa-controversy-asking-tough-questions.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>U.S. PIRG Consumer Blog: Committee passes weak derivatives reform ...</title>
    <link href="http://static.uspirg.org/consumer/archives/2009/10/committee_passe.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-17:/commentary/6428083</id>
    <updated>2009-10-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>US PIRG Consumer Blog </name>
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It then began heated debate on the discussion draft of HR 3126, the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act. You can follow all the action here, where amendment language and votes that have occurred on both the derivatives bill and ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://static.uspirg.org/consumer/archives/2009/10/committee_passe.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>House Committee adds exemption to CFPA legislation</title>
    <link href="http://www.cusecure.org/2009/10/17/house-committee-adds-exemption-to-cfpa-legislation/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-16:/commentary/6437498</id>
    <updated>2009-10-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CU*Secure </name>
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An amendment to HR 3126, the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act, that would limit the examination and enforcement authority of the Consumer Financial Protection Agency over insured depository institutions to credit unions with ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cusecure.org/2009/10/17/house-committee-adds-exemption-to-cfpa-legislation/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Capitol Hill Connection for October 20-29</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-15:/commentary/6455140</id>
    <updated>2009-10-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Small Business Watchdog </name>
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House Financial Services Committee markup of pending legislation, HR 3126, Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 and HR ____, &#8220;Over-the-Counter Derivatives Markets Act of 2009&#8221; Bill Text: HR 3126, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://weblog.sba.gov/blog-advo/?p=413&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Frank committee lowers CFPA small-bank oversight, OKs derivatives ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.complinet.com/global/news/news/article.html?ref=125733" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-15:/commentary/6419896</id>
    <updated>2009-10-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Complinet Complete North America </name>
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called the exemption &amp;quot;illusory,&amp;quot; while Georgia Republican Tom Price called the overall bill the &amp;quot;Restricting the American Dream and Job Destruction Act.&amp;quot; Under the amendment to the bill, HR 3126, CFPA staff will be allowed to accompany &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.complinet.com/global/news/news/article.html?ref=125733&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>HR 3126: Update</title>
    <link href="http://www.stopmortgageservicers.org/?p=253" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-15:/commentary/6419895</id>
    <updated>2009-10-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>STOP! Mortgage Servicers </name>
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Surprise, surprise; Barney Frank and his committee cohorts have voted 43 to 26 to approve exemptions for their bill, HR 3126; the Consumer Financial Protection Agency. &#8220;Small&#8221; banks will be exempt from federal oversight while large ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.stopmortgageservicers.org/?p=253&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Inches Away from Sanity: TGIF- and here&amp;#39;s the E-Newsletter from my ...</title>
    <link href="http://inchesawayfromsanity.blogspot.com/2009/10/tgif-and-here-e-newsletter-from-my-us_16.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-15:/commentary/6407273</id>
    <updated>2009-10-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Inches Away from Sanity </name>
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H.R. 3126, the Consumer Financial Protection A! gency Act (CFPA) of 2009, would create a vast new government agency that would have broad powers over financial institutions, products, and services. As proposed, the new CFPA would stifle ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://inchesawayfromsanity.blogspot.com/2009/10/tgif-and-here-e-newsletter-from-my-us_16.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Update: HR 3126 &#171; Stop PHH Mortgage</title>
    <link href="http://phhmortgage.wordpress.com/2009/10/16/update-hr-3126/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-15:/commentary/6407272</id>
    <updated>2009-10-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Stop PHH Mortgage </name>
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Surprise, surprise; Barney Frank and his committee cohorts have voted 43 to 26 to approve exemptions for their bill, HR 3126; the Consumer Financial Protection Agency. &#8220;Small&#8221; banks will be exempt from federal oversight while large ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://phhmortgage.wordpress.com/2009/10/16/update-hr-3126/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>LexisNexis News - Latest News from over 4000 sources, including ...</title>
    <link href="http://www6.lexisnexis.com/publisher/EndUser?Action=UserDisplayFullDocument&amp;amp;orgId=574&amp;amp;topicId=100007410&amp;amp;docId=l:1057278925&amp;amp;start=8" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-14:/commentary/6460937</id>
    <updated>2009-10-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Congress - Press Releases </name>
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WASHINGTON- During consideration of H.R. 3126, legislation to establish a Financial Product Approval Agency, Democrats on the House Financial Services Committee voted against an amendment offered by Congresswoman Judy Biggert (R-IL) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www6.lexisnexis.com/publisher/EndUser?Action=UserDisplayFullDocument&amp;amp;orgId=574&amp;amp;topicId=100007410&amp;amp;docId=l:1057278925&amp;amp;start=8&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>LexisNexis News - Latest News from over 4000 sources, including ...</title>
    <link href="http://www6.lexisnexis.com/publisher/EndUser?Action=UserDisplayFullDocument&amp;amp;orgId=574&amp;amp;topicId=100007410&amp;amp;docId=l:1057278925&amp;amp;isRss=true" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-14:/commentary/6419897</id>
    <updated>2009-10-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Congress - Press Releases </name>
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WASHINGTON- During consideration of H.R. 3126, legislation to establish a Financial Product Approval Agency, Democrats on the House Financial Services Committee voted against an amendment offered by Congresswoman Judy Biggert (R-IL) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www6.lexisnexis.com/publisher/EndUser?Action=UserDisplayFullDocument&amp;amp;orgId=574&amp;amp;topicId=100007410&amp;amp;docId=l:1057278925&amp;amp;isRss=true&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>NAMB issues Call to Action on CFPA amendments</title>
    <link href="http://nationalmortgageprofessional.com/news14322/namb-issues-call-action-cfpa-amendments" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-14:/commentary/6407269</id>
    <updated>2009-10-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>NationalMortgageProfessional.com </name>
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Call your House Financial Services Committee representative and ask him or her to support the following three amendments to HR 3126, the &#8220;Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009.&#8221; This bill is currently being considered by the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://nationalmortgageprofessional.com/news14322/namb-issues-call-action-cfpa-amendments&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>House Financial Service CFPA and other money</title>
    <link href="http://www.congressmatters.com/storyonly/2009/10/15/93859/459" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-14:/commentary/6407268</id>
    <updated>2009-10-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Congress Matters </name>
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Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act HR 3126, Discussion draft pdf Amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to provide for an exclusion from Red Flag Guidelines HR 3763, Amend the Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.congressmatters.com/storyonly/2009/10/15/93859/459&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Village Motors: Campbell Amendment to the Consumer Financial ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-14:/commentary/6397280</id>
    <updated>2009-10-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Village Motors </name>
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The House of Representatives is about to vote on H.R. 3126, the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Bill and one of its key provisions, known as the Campbell Amendment. The vote could literally come today and the action would be ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.villagemotorsvoice.com/2009/10/campbell-amendment-to-consumer.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act: Attempting to ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-13:/commentary/8969651</id>
    <updated>2009-10-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>The Heritage Foundation Papers: Economy </name>
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This phrase neatly sums up the ongoing House Financial Services Committee markup of H.R. 3126, the Consumer Financial Protection Agency (CFPA) Act of 2009. Despite honest attempts to improve the bill, the overall concept is still badly ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2009/10/the-consumer-financial-protection-agency-act-attempting-to-improve-bad-policy&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act: Attempting to ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-13:/commentary/7934685</id>
    <updated>2009-10-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Heritage Foundation Papers: Economy </name>
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This phrase neatly sums up the ongoing House Financial Services Committee markup of H.R. 3126, the Consumer Financial Protection Agency (CFPA) Act of 2009. Despite honest attempts to improve the bill, the overall concept is still badly ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.heritage.org/Research/Reports/2009/10/The-Consumer-Financial-Protection-Agency-Act-Attempting-to-Improve-Bad-Policy&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Public News Service</title>
    <link href="http://www.publicnewsservice.org/index.php?/content/article/10920-1" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-13:/commentary/6445526</id>
    <updated>2009-10-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Public News Service </name>
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Carroll hopes a new agency could help shield seniors from the devastating losses of life savings that have occurred in the recession - individuals the current system failed to protect. The bill, H.R. 3126, was introduced in the U.S. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.publicnewsservice.org/index.php?/content/article/10920-1&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>House Committee to Vote on CFPA Tomorrow</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-13:/commentary/6407271</id>
    <updated>2009-10-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Americans for Fairness in Lending </name>
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Contact your Representatives here and ask them to support HR 3126, and to oppose weakening amendments like Rep. Melissa Bean&amp;#39;s. The goal of Rep. Bean&amp;#39;s amendment is to prevent states from creating strong consumer protections for their ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.affil.org/2009/10/house-committee-to-vote-on-cfpa-tomorrow/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>&amp;#39;New Democrats&amp;#39; Seek to Invalidate Stronger State Consumer Protections</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/articles/view/1296--New-Democrats-Seek-to-Invalidate-Stronger-State-Consumer-Protections" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-13:/commentary/6407270</id>
    <updated>2009-10-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Open Congress : Blog </name>
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The House is beginning to take up the White House&amp;#39;s proposal for a new consumer financial protection agency (HR 3126), but some of the strongest components of it have already been taken off the table. For instance, a White House plan to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/articles/view/1296--New-Democrats-Seek-to-Invalidate-Stronger-State-Consumer-Protections&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The Chronicle | Local Reps. working on financial regulations</title>
    <link href="http://www.kcchronicle.com/articles/2009/10/14/75521426/index.xml" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-13:/commentary/6397276</id>
    <updated>2009-10-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Local News </name>
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25 Discussion Draft of the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 [H.R. 3126]: It would establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency with the authority and accountability to supervise, examine, and enforce consumer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.kcchronicle.com/articles/2009/10/14/75521426/index.xml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Grip Wrench Pro Series | As On TV Direct</title>
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    <updated>2009-10-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
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U.S. Chamber - The Consumer Financial Protection Agency Impact on Small Business HR 3126 &#8211; Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 IB News &#8211; The Best Way To Rob a Bank is to Own One &#8211; April 2009 IB News &#8211; White Collar Wall ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://asontvdirect.com/homefamily/grip-wrench-pro-series/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>NAMB and industry groups back Biggert&amp;#39;s proposal for delay in ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-13:/commentary/6392037</id>
    <updated>2009-10-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>NationalMortgageProfessional.com </name>
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As the Financial Services Committee considers HR 3126, the Consumer Financial Protection Agency (CFPA) Act, the undersigned organizations representing the real estate finance industry urge the committee to adopt an amendment, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://nationalmortgageprofessional.com/news14304/namb-and-industry-groups-back-biggerts-proposal-delay-huds-revised-respa-rule&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Financial Regulatory Reform Could Impact Churches and Other ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.ecfa.org/Content/NewsFinancialRegReform" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-12:/commentary/10151978</id>
    <updated>2009-10-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>ECFA News </name>
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Barney Frank (H.R. 3126) is sponsoring legislation that is alleged to &#8220;fix&#8221; some of the problems that allegedly created last year&amp;#39;s financial meltdown. The bill&amp;#39;s definition of &#8220;financial activity&#8221; is very broad, and includes, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ecfa.org/Content/NewsFinancialRegReform&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Chamber Fights Consumer Protection Agency</title>
    <link href="http://www.injuryboard.com/national-news/chamber-fights-consumer-protection-agency.aspx?googleid=272600" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-12:/commentary/6455147</id>
    <updated>2009-10-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>InjuryBoard National News Desk </name>
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H.R. 3126, the Consumer Financial Protection Agency (CFPA) would give consumers a watchdog and protect whistleblowers who dare to speak out about the inside operations of big banks and the financial industry. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.injuryboard.com/national-news/chamber-fights-consumer-protection-agency.aspx?googleid=272600&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Public Citizen to Congress: Do Not Defang Consumer Financial ...</title>
    <link href="http://humanitariannews.org/blog/20091013/public-citizen-congress-do-not-defang-consumer-financial-protection-agency-defeat-bean" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-12:/commentary/6397279</id>
    <updated>2009-10-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Humanitarian News blogs </name>
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Note: On Thursday, the House Financial Services Committee is scheduled to vote on the creation of a Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act (HR 3126), proposed by the White House and championed by Rep. Barney Frank (D-Mass.).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://humanitariannews.org/blog/20091013/public-citizen-congress-do-not-defang-consumer-financial-protection-agency-defeat-bean&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>MBA submits letter to Reps. Frank and Bachus on CFPA ...</title>
    <link href="http://174.36.227.246/news14271/mba-submits-letter-reps-frank-and-bachus-cfpa" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-12:/commentary/6392039</id>
    <updated>2009-10-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>NationalMortgageProfessional.com </name>
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The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) has announced that they have sent a letter to House Financial Services Committee Chairman Barney Frank and Ranking Member Spencer Bachus outlining the association&amp;#39;s concerns with HR 3126, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://174.36.227.246/news14271/mba-submits-letter-reps-frank-and-bachus-cfpa&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>ECFA :: Financial Regulatory Reform Could Impact Churches and ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.ecfa.org/Content/NewsFinancialRegReform.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-12:/commentary/6392036</id>
    <updated>2009-10-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>ECFA :: Evangelical Council for Financial... </name>
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Barney Frank (H.R. 3126) is sponsoring legislation that is alleged to &#8220;fix&#8221; some of the problems that allegedly created last year&amp;#39;s financial meltdown. The bill&amp;#39;s definition of &#8220;financial activity&#8221; is very broad, and includes, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ecfa.org/Content/NewsFinancialRegReform.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>MBA submits letter to Reps. Frank and Bachus on CFPA ...</title>
    <link href="http://nationalmortgageprofessional.com/news14271/mba-submits-letter-reps-frank-and-bachus-cfpa" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-12:/commentary/6383100</id>
    <updated>2009-10-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>NationalMortgageProfessional.com </name>
    </author>
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The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) has announced that they have sent a letter to House Financial Services Committee Chairman Barney Frank and Ranking Member Spencer Bachus outlining the association&amp;#39;s concerns with HR 3126, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://nationalmortgageprofessional.com/news14271/mba-submits-letter-reps-frank-and-bachus-cfpa&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Thieves in the Temple. - long-distance runaround.</title>
    <link href="http://amento.typepad.com/thieves/2009/10/longdistance-runaround.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-12:/commentary/6383099</id>
    <updated>2009-10-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Thieves in the Temple. </name>
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HR 3126, the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009, would, as its title suggests, establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency that could prevent the next economic Armageddon. And yet, in the midst of the current economic ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://amento.typepad.com/thieves/2009/10/longdistance-runaround.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Private Investigator News and Information &#187; Blog Archive &#187; ISPLA ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.asginvestigations.com/pi-stories/?p=228" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-12:/commentary/6383097</id>
    <updated>2009-10-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Private Investigator News and Information </name>
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The FTC was advised of our concerns with HR 3126, the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act, which would establish a new agency to regulate the manner in which the financial services industry deals with consumers. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.asginvestigations.com/pi-stories/?p=228&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>New consumer agency needs teeth &#8230; &#171; Public Citizen</title>
    <link href="http://citizenvox.org/2009/10/13/new-consumer-agency-needs-teeth/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-12:/commentary/6383094</id>
    <updated>2009-10-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Public Citizen </name>
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The bill to create the Consumer Financial Protection Agency (H.R. 3126) goes up for a vote on Thursday, and Public Citizen is fighting on all fronts to stop the effort to weaken the proposed agency. How is Wall Street fighting reform? ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://citizenvox.org/2009/10/13/new-consumer-agency-needs-teeth/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Art Levine: Financial Reform Round 1: Obama, Progressives vs. Wall ...</title>
    <link href="http://viralstash.com/dailybuzz/2140/art-levine-financial-reform-round-1-obama-progressives-vs-wall-st-centrist-dems/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-12:/commentary/6372756</id>
    <updated>2009-10-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>ViralStash.com The Daily Buzz </name>
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Help us urge lawmakers to pass the strongest possible Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act (H.R. 3126) on Wednesday! Shockingly, some in Congress are siding with the big banks to undermine reform. Rep. Melissa Bean (D-Ill.) is ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://viralstash.com/dailybuzz/2140/art-levine-financial-reform-round-1-obama-progressives-vs-wall-st-centrist-dems/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>House Begins Considering Financial Services Reform Bills</title>
    <link href="http://www.investmentadvisor.com/news/2009/10/Pages/House-Begins-Considering-Financial-Services-Reform-Bills-.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-11:/commentary/8417657</id>
    <updated>2009-10-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Investment Advisor </name>
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The October 2, 2009, discussion draft of the Over the Counter Derivatives Market Act of 2009;; &#183; The September 25, 2009, discussion draft of the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 (to be reported as H.R. 3126); ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.investmentadvisor.com/news/2009/10/Pages/House-Begins-Considering-Financial-Services-Reform-Bills-.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>House Begins Considering Financial Services Reform Bills</title>
    <link href="http://www.investmentadvisor.com/News/2009/10/Pages/House-Begins-Considering-Financial-Services-Reform-Bills-.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-11:/commentary/6437500</id>
    <updated>2009-10-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Investment Advisor </name>
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The October 2, 2009, discussion draft of the Over the Counter Derivatives Market Act of 2009;; &#183; The September 25, 2009, discussion draft of the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 (to be reported as H.R. 3126); ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.investmentadvisor.com/News/2009/10/Pages/House-Begins-Considering-Financial-Services-Reform-Bills-.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Art Levine: Financial Reform Round 1: Obama, Progressives vs. Wall ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/art-levine/financial-reform-round-1_b_318188.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-11:/commentary/6383096</id>
    <updated>2009-10-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Barack Obama on The Huffington Post </name>
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Help us urge lawmakers to pass the strongest possible Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act (H.R. 3126) on Wednesday! Shockingly, some in Congress are siding with the big banks to undermine reform. Rep. Melissa Bean (D-Ill.) is ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.huffingtonpost.com/art-levine/financial-reform-round-1_b_318188.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Dispatch from the Front: The Week of October 12</title>
    <link href="http://www.shopfloor.org/2009/10/12/dispatch-from-the-front-the-week-of-october-12/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-11:/commentary/6383095</id>
    <updated>2009-10-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Shopfloor </name>
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House Hearings: House Financial Services on Wednesday marks up the Over-the-Counter Derivatives Markets Act; HR 3126, the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act, and other bills. (Details.) A House Transportation subcommittee on ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.shopfloor.org/2009/10/12/dispatch-from-the-front-the-week-of-october-12/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>This Week on Capitol Hill Octer 12-16</title>
    <link href="http://www.washington.edu/externalaffairs/fedrelations/this-week-on-capitol-hill-octer-12-16/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-11:/commentary/6383093</id>
    <updated>2009-10-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>University of Washington Federal Relations </name>
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House Financial Services marks up draft legislation regarding over-the-counter derivatives, as well as bills on consumer protection (HR 3126 &amp;amp; HR 3639) and business protection (HR 3763). 10:00 am all three days. Thursday: ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washington.edu/externalaffairs/fedrelations/this-week-on-capitol-hill-octer-12-16/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>What could Citi possibly want hiring extreme wingnut, Richard ...</title>
    <link href="http://galtgonewild.com/?p=8426" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-11:/commentary/6372758</id>
    <updated>2009-10-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Galt Gone Wild </name>
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massive manager&amp;#39;s amendment to legislation (H.R. 3126) that would create the Consumer Financial Protection Agency. The substitute will be the base document used when the committee begins considering the legislation, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://galtgonewild.com/?p=8426&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>If Liz were Queen | Call your elected officials today to support ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-11:/commentary/6372757</id>
    <updated>2009-10-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>If Liz were Queen </name>
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Congress is considering legislation to create a Consumer Financial Protection Agency (H.R. 3126) to guard us against misleading and unfair credit cards, loans and mortgages. In addition to giving consumers a much-needed watchdog, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://iflizwerequeen.com/?p=4293&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Truth to Power: &amp;quot;A Power Hungry Federal Oligarchy&amp;quot;</title>
    <link href="http://accesstoinfo.blogspot.com/2009/10/power-hungry-federal-oligarchy.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-09:/commentary/6397281</id>
    <updated>2009-10-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Truth to Power </name>
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&amp;#39;New Democrats&amp;#39; Seek to Invalidate Strong State Consumer Protections - The House is beginning to take up the White House&amp;#39;s proposal for a new consumer financial protection agency (H.R. 3126), but some of the strongest compon. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://accesstoinfo.blogspot.com/2009/10/power-hungry-federal-oligarchy.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Obama&amp;#39;s Vision For Consumer Protection Agency Now Moves To Congress</title>
    <link href="http://onthehillblog.blogspot.com/2009/10/consumer-protection-agency-moves-to.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-09:/commentary/6364262</id>
    <updated>2009-10-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>On The Hill </name>
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The Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 (to be reported as HR 3126) is scheduled to be one of several financial reform measures the House Financial Services Committee takes up on Wednesday. The panel is chaired by Rep. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://onthehillblog.blogspot.com/2009/10/consumer-protection-agency-moves-to.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Obama Pushes for Consumer Watchdog Agency Despite Criticism ...</title>
    <link href="http://blogs.abcnews.com/politicalpunch/2009/10/obama-pushes-for-consumer-watchdog-agency-despite-criticism-.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-08:/commentary/6428084</id>
    <updated>2009-10-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Political Punch </name>
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The president today pushed back against the criticism over the proposed creation of the Consumer Financial Protection Agency and urged Congress to pass the legislation next week. Political Punch Blog.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blogs.abcnews.com/politicalpunch/2009/10/obama-pushes-for-consumer-watchdog-agency-despite-criticism-.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Document of the Day: Financial Oversight Bills</title>
    <link href="http://congressnow.gallerywatch.com/ArticleDetail.aspx?articleID=9976" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-08:/commentary/6372754</id>
    <updated>2009-10-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>CongressNow Articles </name>
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Frank&amp;#39;s bills are the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act (HR 3126) and the Over-the-Counter Derivatives Markets Act. In addition, a measure offered by Rep. John Adler (DN.J.) would provide a red flag exemption for certain ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://congressnow.gallerywatch.com/ArticleDetail.aspx?articleID=9976&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>House Committee release</title>
    <link href="http://paydaypundit.org/2009/10/09/house-committee-release/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-08:/commentary/6344848</id>
    <updated>2009-10-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Payday Pundit </name>
    </author>
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The October 2, 2009 Discussion Draft of the Over-the-Counter Derivatives Markets Act of 2009;. The September 25, 2009 Discussion Draft of the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 (to be reported as H.R. 3126); ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://paydaypundit.org/2009/10/09/house-committee-release/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>The ChamberPost: CFPA Wrap</title>
    <link href="http://www.chamberpost.com/2009/10/cfpa-wrap.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-07:/commentary/6334979</id>
    <updated>2009-10-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The ChamberPost </name>
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by Brad Peck Some good pieces on HR 3126 - the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act. Learn more at stopthecfpa.com Another Scary Czar - bring on the lawyers Plan to Let States Set Bank Rules Splits Democrats - a flashpoint in the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.chamberpost.com/2009/10/cfpa-wrap.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>H.R.3763: To amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to provide for an ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3763/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-06:/commentary/6397278</id>
    <updated>2009-10-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Open Congress : House Financial Services... </name>
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House Financial Services marks up draft legislation regarding over-the-counter derivatives, as well as bills on consumer protection (HR 3126 &amp;amp; HR 3639) and business protection (HR 3763). 10:00 am all three days. Thursday: . ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3763/show&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>ISPLA Fall 2009 Currently Pending Legislation and House Bills ...</title>
    <link href="http://pursuitmag.com/2009/10/ispla-fall-2009-currently-pending-legislation-and-house-bills/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-06:/commentary/6323141</id>
    <updated>2009-10-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Pursuit Magazine </name>
    </author>
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HR 3126, the &#8220;Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009&#8221; &#8211; Rep. Barney Frank [D-MA-4]. Precludes the Federal Trade Commission of rulemaking authority which will become the jurisdiction of a new Consumer Financial Protection ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://pursuitmag.com/2009/10/ispla-fall-2009-currently-pending-legislation-and-house-bills/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>ANA - ANA Says CFPA Bill Will Radically and Detrimentally ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.ana.net/advocacy/content/1901" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-05:/commentary/6372753</id>
    <updated>2009-10-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>ANA - Government Relations News </name>
    </author>
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The Association of National Advertisers (ANA) has told the House Financial Services Committee that the &amp;quot;Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act&amp;quot; (HR 3126) would create a new federal agency with sweeping new powers and radically ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ana.net/advocacy/content/1901&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>The Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance and Financial ...</title>
    <link href="http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/corpgov/2009/10/04/the-consumer-financial-protection-agency-sorting-the-critiques/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-03:/commentary/6323142</id>
    <updated>2009-10-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate... </name>
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On July 8, House Financial Services Committee Chairman Barney Frank unveiled the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 (HR 3126), which shares key features with the President&amp;#39;s proposal. The proposal to create a new agency to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/corpgov/2009/10/04/the-consumer-financial-protection-agency-sorting-the-critiques/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Banking Law Prof Blog: Consumer Financial Protection Agency ...</title>
    <link href="http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/banking/2009/10/consumer-financial-protection-agency-legislation.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-01:/commentary/6276598</id>
    <updated>2009-10-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Banking Law Prof Blog </name>
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released revised draft legislation (H.R. 3126) reflecting a number of changes in response to concerns raised by industry and consumer groups. CSBS has analyzed the revised bill, noting provisions of interest to state bank regulators. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/banking/2009/10/consumer-financial-protection-agency-legislation.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>AAF-Government Report: October 1, 2009</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-30:/commentary/6383098</id>
    <updated>2009-09-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>American Advertising Federation News </name>
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Consumer Financial Protection Agency (CFPA) legislation (H.R. 3126) continues to move in the House Committee on Financial Services where Committee Chairman Barney Frank is leading the charge. The AAF supported Advertising Coalition has ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.aaf.org/default.asp?id=1051&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>July 24, 2009 Hon. Douglas Shulman Commissioner Internal Revenue ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-30:/commentary/6334980</id>
    <updated>2009-09-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>ABA Section of Taxation Government Submissions </name>
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We also note that H.R. 3126, which was introduced in the House of Representatives on July 8, 2009, appears to include authority for a new &#8220;Consumer Financial Protection Agency&#8221; to regulate the provision of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.irs.ustreas.gov/pub/irs-utl/gomez.pdf&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bean, The Banks, And The Role Of States In Financial Consumer ...</title>
    <link href="http://progressillinois.com/10/1/09/bean-the-banks-and-CFPA" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-30:/commentary/6276601</id>
    <updated>2009-09-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Progress Illinois - </name>
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Last week, the House Financial Services Committee Chair Barney Frank (D-Massachusetts) finally rolled out a draft proposal (HR 3126) to create a consumer protection agency that would be tasked with regulating the risky financial ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://progressillinois.com/10/1/09/bean-the-banks-and-CFPA&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.3696: To prohibit recipients of TARP assistance from funding ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-29:/commentary/6676884</id>
    <updated>2009-09-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
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H.R.3696 H.R.3696 [2]; H.R.3226 Czar Accountability a... [2]; H.Res.554 H.Res.554 [2]; S.Res.10 S.Res.10 [1]; S.J.Res.1 S.J.Res.1 [1]. S.673 S.673 [2]; H.R.3126 Consumer Financial Pr... [2]; H.R.3962 H.R.3962 [2]; S.1796 S.1796 [2] . ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3696/show&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Consumer Financial Protection: Advantages, Dangers and Should it ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.brookings.edu/papers/2009/0930_consumer_protection_baily.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-29:/commentary/6372755</id>
    <updated>2009-09-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Brookings: Latest From Brookings </name>
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Barney Frank, chair of the House Financial Services Committee, sponsored a version of the CFPA, named the &#8220;Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2009&#8221;, or HR 3126. While major facets of the bill are quite similar to the administration&amp;#39;s ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.brookings.edu/papers/2009/0930_consumer_protection_baily.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Awash in a sea of issues: A message from NAMB President Jim Pair ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-29:/commentary/6256217</id>
    <updated>2009-09-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>NationalMortgageProfessional.com </name>
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HR 3126 (the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009); &#226;&#8211;&#186; Federal Reserve Board proposed changes to regulation; &#226;&#8211;&#186; RESPA reform; &#226;&#8211;&#186; Healthcare reform efforts and the potential negative impact on small business; and ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://nationalmortgageprofessional.com/news14087/awash-sea-issues-message-namb-president-jim-pair-cmc&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Congressional Research Service (CRS) Reports</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-28:/commentary/6276603</id>
    <updated>2009-09-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Government Publications Library University... </name>
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... Financial Regulatory Reform: Analysis of the Consumer Financial Protection Agency (CFPA) as Proposed by the Obama Administration and HR 3126; Financial Services and General Government (FSGG): FY2010 Appropriations ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://cubgovpubs.blogspot.com/2009/09/congressional-research-service-crs_29.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Communication From Academic Faculty Who Teach Courses Related to ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-28:/commentary/6276602</id>
    <updated>2009-09-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
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The letter supports the passage of HR 3126, introduced by Rep. Barney Frank (D), creating the oversight agency. Some of the impediments to governmental oversight have included the dispersion of regulatory authority over a number of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://ucclaw.blogspot.com/2009/09/communication-from-academic-faculty-who.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Lawmakers Eye Small Biz, Credit, and Financial Reform ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.microbusinessnewsbriefs.com/2009/09/lawmakers-eye-small-biz-credit-and-financial-reform/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-27:/commentary/6256216</id>
    <updated>2009-09-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
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The Financial Services Committee will be holding a hearing on the bill later this week but House Small Business Committee Chair Nydia Vel&#195;&#161;zquez (D-NY) convened her own hearing last week to explore what H.R. 3126 might mean for the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.microbusinessnewsbriefs.com/2009/09/lawmakers-eye-small-biz-credit-and-financial-reform/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Vicki Nix (Technical Communication Student) Southern Polytechnic ...</title>
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    <updated>2009-09-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Vicki Nix (Technical Communication Student)... </name>
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H.R. 3126 has been introduced in the House of Representatives to create the new Consumer Finance Protection Agency (CFPA). While the legislative language does not specifically reference mortgage brokers, the broad authorities H.R. 3126 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://vnix11.blogspot.com/2009/09/can-i-persuade-vote.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Roubini Global Economics - RGE Monitor -- Finance &amp;amp; Markets Monitor</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-24:/commentary/6978627</id>
    <updated>2009-09-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Finance &amp; Markets Monitor </name>
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In July 2009, the House Financial Services Committee introduced the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 (&#8220;H.R. 3126&#8221;). Among other items, H.R. 3126 would eliminate federal preemption of state consumer protection laws, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.roubini.com/financemarkets-monitor/257744/the_cfpa_does_not_need_preemption&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>The CFPA does not need Preemption</title>
    <link href="http://www.rgemonitor.com/financemarkets-monitor/257744/the_cfpa_does_not_need_preemption" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-24:/commentary/6276599</id>
    <updated>2009-09-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Finance &amp;amp; Markets Monitor </name>
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In July 2009, the House Financial Services Committee introduced the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 (&#8220;HR 3126&#8221;). Among other items, HR 3126 would eliminate federal preemption of state consumer protection laws, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rgemonitor.com/financemarkets-monitor/257744/the_cfpa_does_not_need_preemption&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>The CFPA does not need Preemption</title>
    <link href="http://www.rgemonitor.com/us-monitor/257744/the_cfpa_does_not_need_preemption" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-24:/commentary/6216188</id>
    <updated>2009-09-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>US EconoMonitor </name>
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In July 2009, the House Financial Services Committee introduced the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 (&#226;&#8364;&#339;HR 3126&#226;&#8364;*). Among other items, HR 3126 would eliminate federal preemption of state consumer protection laws, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rgemonitor.com/us-monitor/257744/the_cfpa_does_not_need_preemption&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Jim Hamilton&amp;#39;s World of Securities Regulation</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-24:/commentary/6210309</id>
    <updated>2009-09-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Jim Hamilton's World of Securities Regulation </name>
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The Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act (HR 3126) would establish the independent Consumer Financial Protection Agency, with a Director appointed by the President and subject to Senate confirmation. The Act also creates a Consumer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://jimhamiltonblog.blogspot.com/2009/09/frank-circulates-draft-legislation-on.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Woodside Herald: Letter to the Editor</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-24:/commentary/6210307</id>
    <updated>2009-09-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Woodside Herald </name>
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Our Queens Congressmembers must support the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act (HR 3126), and preserve the right of New York State to pass and enforce its own consumer protection laws. We need a federal agency looking out for us, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://woodsideherald.blogspot.com/2009/09/letter-to-editor_2731.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Frank: Agency needed to regulate financial industry | Southeast ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.setexasrecord.com/news/contentview.asp?c=221301" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-23:/commentary/6247245</id>
    <updated>2009-09-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Southeast Texas Record - </name>
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H.R. 3126 would establish the Consumer Financial Protection Agency. Twenty-two state attorneys general have thrown their support behind Obama&amp;#39;s plan. &amp;quot;Their record of consumer protection is abysmal,&amp;quot; Frank said about the Fed, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.setexasrecord.com/news/contentview.asp?c=221301&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The Use Of A Crisis</title>
    <link href="http://hardstarboardblog.com/2009/09/the-use-of-a-crisis.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-23:/commentary/6216190</id>
    <updated>2009-09-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Hard Starboard </name>
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The primary purpose for writing is to raise alarms about the administration&amp;#39;s efforts to enact the Consumer Financial Protection Agency (CFPA) (HR 3126). This is another effort by Obama to take control of a significant portion of the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://hardstarboardblog.com/2009/09/the-use-of-a-crisis.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>H.R.3639: Expedited CARD Reform for Consumers Act of 2009 - U.S. ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3639/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-22:/commentary/6455146</id>
    <updated>2009-09-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Open Congress : House Financial Services... </name>
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House Financial Services marks up draft legislation regarding over-the-counter derivatives, as well as bills on consumer protection (HR 3126 &amp;amp; HR 3639) and business protection (HR 3763). 10:00 am all three days. Thursday: . ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3639/show&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Sound the alarm...raise hue and cry pt. 1</title>
    <link href="http://donpolson.blogspot.com/2009/09/sound-alarmraise-hue-and-cry-pt-1.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-22:/commentary/6237121</id>
    <updated>2009-09-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>polecat news and views </name>
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&amp;quot;The primary purpose for writing is to raise alarms about the administrations efforts to enact the Consumer Financial Protection Agency (CFPA) (HR 3126). This is another effort by Obama to take control of a significant portion of the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://donpolson.blogspot.com/2009/09/sound-alarmraise-hue-and-cry-pt-1.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>The Capitol Hill Data Dump: Financial Regulatory Reform: Analysis ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-22:/commentary/6228656</id>
    <updated>2009-09-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>The Capitol Hill Data Dump </name>
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Barney Frank has his in H.R. 3126 Their five goals of their plan are the following 1. &amp;quot;Promote robust supervision and regulation of financial firms&amp;quot; 2. &amp;quot;Establish comprehensive supervision and regulation of financial markets&amp;quot; 3. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://capitolhilldatadump.blogspot.com/2009/09/report-social-networking-and.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>usa articles: Trial lawyers watch as a new financial regulator is born</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-22:/commentary/6228654</id>
    <updated>2009-09-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>usa articles </name>
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The bill, HR 3126, would establish a new regulatory agency, the Consumer Financial Protection Agency, which would consolidate some regulatory functions while splitting others apart &#226;&#8364;&#8221; it&amp;#39;s the financial equivalent of the Department of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://asu-usaarticles.blogspot.com/2009/09/trial-lawyers-watch-as-new-financial.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Frank: Agency needed to regulate financial industry</title>
    <link href="http://www.legalnewsline.com/news/222961-frank-agency-needed-to-regulate-financial-industry" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-22:/commentary/6216191</id>
    <updated>2009-09-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>LegalNewsLine.com </name>
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HR 3126 would establish the Consumer Financial Protection Agency. Twenty-two state attorneys general have thrown their support behind Obama&amp;#39;s plan. &amp;quot;Their record of consumer protection is abysmal,&amp;quot; Frank said about the Fed, according to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.legalnewsline.com/news/222961-frank-agency-needed-to-regulate-financial-industry&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>NEMA Currents Blog</title>
    <link href="http://blog.nema.org/blogs/currents/archive/2009/09/23/watch-the-pots-they-ll-eventually-boil.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-22:/commentary/6194886</id>
    <updated>2009-09-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>NEMA Currents </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act (HR 3126): expands government regulation of consumer financial products, potentially impacting business&amp;#39; credit agreements with customers. Click here to learn more and to send a message to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.nema.org/blogs/currents/archive/2009/09/23/watch-the-pots-they-ll-eventually-boil.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Trial lawyers watch as a new financial regulator is born &#194;&#171; Trial ...</title>
    <link href="http://trialattorneys.wordpress.com/2009/09/23/trial-lawyers-watch-as-a-new-financial-regulator-is-born/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-22:/commentary/6194885</id>
    <updated>2009-09-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Trial Lawyers Certification by NBLSC </name>
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    <content type="html">
The bill, HR 3126, would establish a new regulatory agency, the Consumer Financial Protection Agency, which would consolidate some regulatory functions while splitting others apart &#226;&#8364;&#8221; it&amp;#39;s the financial equivalent of the Department of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://trialattorneys.wordpress.com/2009/09/23/trial-lawyers-watch-as-a-new-financial-regulator-is-born/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Common Sense and the Consumer Financial Protection Agency</title>
    <link href="http://www.paymentsnews.com/2009/09/common-sense-and-the-proposed-cfpa.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-22:/commentary/6194884</id>
    <updated>2009-09-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Payments News - from Glenbrook Partners </name>
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Writing on his Payments Industry Regulation blog, Broox Peterson takes a look at the proposed revisions to HR 3126 suggested by Barney Frank (according to a Reuters report) to address concerns about that legislation and the creation of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.paymentsnews.com/2009/09/common-sense-and-the-proposed-cfpa.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>The ChamberPost: The Wrong Way to Enhance Consumer Protections</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-22:/commentary/6194883</id>
    <updated>2009-09-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The ChamberPost </name>
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Another Regulatory Layer - Furthermore, H.R. 3126 adds another regulatory layer &#226;&#8364;&#8220; both to existing federal agencies and to state regulation &#226;&#8364;&#8220; that will inevitably stifle innovation. Consumer product providers need the ability to create ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.chamberpost.com/2009/09/the-wrong-way-to-enhance-consumer-protections.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Trial lawyers watch as a new financial regulator is born ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/blogs/beltway-confidential/Trial-lawyers-watch-as-a-new-financial-regulator-is-born-60372187.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-21:/commentary/6344847</id>
    <updated>2009-09-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Washington Examiner Site Feed </name>
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The bill, HR 3126, would establish a new regulatory agency, the Consumer Financial Protection Agency, which would consolidate some regulatory functions while splitting others apart -- it&amp;#39;s the financial equivalent of the Department of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/blogs/beltway-confidential/Trial-lawyers-watch-as-a-new-financial-regulator-is-born-60372187.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Perkins Coie Blog Home</title>
    <link href="http://www.digestiblelaw.com/financial_services/blogQ.aspx?entry=6166&amp;amp;id=40" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-21:/commentary/6237119</id>
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Barney Frank, the sponsor of H.R. 3126, has sent a memo to House Democrats outlining his proposals for amendments to the proposed Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act. Frank&amp;#39;s proposals include limiting the scope of coverage of the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.digestiblelaw.com/financial_services/blogQ.aspx?entry=6166&amp;amp;id=40&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>CFPA Amendments</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-21:/commentary/6216192</id>
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      <name>Perkins Coie Digestible Law All Subjects </name>
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Rep. Barney Frank, the sponsor of HR 3126, has sent a memo to House Democrats outlining his proposals for amendments to the proposed Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.digestiblelaw.com/financial_services/blogQ.aspx?entry=6166&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Assorted reads (Damn, that&amp;#39;s dull. Note to self: Work on snappy ...</title>
    <link href="http://nebraskaredneck.wordpress.com/2009/09/22/assorted-reads-note-to-self-damn-thats-dull-work-on-coming-up-with-snappy-titles-for-these-things/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-21:/commentary/6187305</id>
    <updated>2009-09-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Nebraska Redneck </name>
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The bill, HR 3126, would establish a new regulatory agency, the Consumer Financial Protection Agency, which would consolidate some regulatory functions while splitting others apart &#226;&#8364;&#8221; it&amp;#39;s the financial equivalent of the Department of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://nebraskaredneck.wordpress.com/2009/09/22/assorted-reads-note-to-self-damn-thats-dull-work-on-coming-up-with-snappy-titles-for-these-things/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Frank proposes amendments to CFPA bill : Financial Services ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.financialserviceslitigationmonitor.com/2009/09/articles/consumer-protection-litigation/frank-proposes-amendments-to-cfpa-bill/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-21:/commentary/6187304</id>
    <updated>2009-09-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Rep. Barney Frank, the sponsor of HR 3126, has sent a memo to House Democrats outlining his proposals for amendments to the proposed Consumer Financ.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.financialserviceslitigationmonitor.com/2009/09/articles/consumer-protection-litigation/frank-proposes-amendments-to-cfpa-bill/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>&amp;#39;Key Changes&amp;#39; Coming to Administration&amp;#39;s Controversial Consumer ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-21:/commentary/6187303</id>
    <updated>2009-09-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>The Note </name>
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&#226;&#8364;&#339;At the very moment there are signs that the economy may be starting to recover, we believe the drastic powers granted to a new agency in H.R. 3126 will impose severe unintended consequences on businesses and consumers alike,&#226;&#8364;* they ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blogs.abcnews.com/thenote/2009/09/key-changes-coming-to-administrations-controversial-consumer-protection-agency.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Trial lawyers watch as a new financial regulator is born ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-21:/commentary/6187302</id>
    <updated>2009-09-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Washington Examiner Site Feed </name>
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The bill, HR 3126, would establish a new regulatory agency, the Consumer Financial Protection Agency, which would consolidate some regulatory functions while splitting others apart -- it&amp;#39;s the financial equivalent of the Department of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/blogs/beltway-confidential/60372187.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Not married to the mob, but related to it: Merlino faces tough ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-20:/commentary/6179867</id>
    <updated>2009-09-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Breaking News </name>
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... government in New Orleans - didn&amp;#39;t get into trouble - sign of age or intelligence? CajunFun Meeting: Concerned Citizens for Good Government: Tonight 6pm @ 4110 Johnston St, Lafayette, LA: Speaker: Ross Little, HR 3126 337-277-3821 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.taragana.com/n/not-married-to-the-mob-but-related-to-it-merlino-faces-tough-climb-in-bid-for-casino-license-174629/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Support your new Alphabet Soup Agency &#194;&#171; Sky Dancing in a Man&amp;#39;s World</title>
    <link href="http://dakiniland.wordpress.com/2009/09/19/support-your-new-alphabet-soup-agency/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-18:/commentary/6156045</id>
    <updated>2009-09-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Sky Dancing in a Man's World </name>
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A central component of the Obama administration&amp;#39;s Wall Street reform policy is creation of the Consumer Financial Protection Agency (CFPA). He mentioned it earlier this week in his speech as well as today in his radio address. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://dakiniland.wordpress.com/2009/09/19/support-your-new-alphabet-soup-agency/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>davemcdonald.com: Federal Reserve and Other Legislative Updates</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-17:/commentary/6151106</id>
    <updated>2009-09-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>davemcdonald.com </name>
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HR 3126 is the Consumer Finance Protection Act which is sitting in Barney Frank&amp;#39;s House Financial Services Committee. HR 3126 ties into the Federal Reserve Rule. It would create a Superpower Regulator that would have total control over ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://macplan.blogspot.com/2009/09/federal-reserve-and-other-legislative.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>AAF-Government Report: September 17, 2009</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-16:/commentary/6290953</id>
    <updated>2009-09-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>American Advertising Federation News </name>
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The House Banking Committee is considering The Consumer Financial Protection Act (H.R. 3126) which we believe would have an adverse impact on businesses that extend credit to consumers and permit flexibility in repayment. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.aaf.org/default.asp?id=1047&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>AMB Blog</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-16:/commentary/6151105</id>
    <updated>2009-09-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>AMB Blog </name>
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This organization is asking you to call your Federal legislators and ask for help on H.R. 3126, the Consumer Finance Protection Agency Act of 2009. They believe that this new agency can have a dramtic and adverse impact, if not entirely ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.promortgagenetwork.com/blog/?p=1462&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Support Obama in Overhauling the Financial Industry, Before it&amp;#39;s ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.everydaycitizen.com/2009/09/support_obama_in_overhauling_t.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-14:/commentary/6125101</id>
    <updated>2009-09-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Everyday Citizen </name>
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While Obama made it clear that he strongly supports what I consider the most important reform, the Consumer Financial Protection Agency, (CFPA) HR 3126, its future remains in doubt. CFPA creates a separate standalone agency with the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.everydaycitizen.com/2009/09/support_obama_in_overhauling_t.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The Small Business Watchdog &#194;&#187; Blog Archive &#194;&#187; &#194;&#187; Capitol Hill ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-14:/commentary/6125100</id>
    <updated>2009-09-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>The Small Business Watchdog </name>
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House Financial Services Committee mark up of H.R. 3126, Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009, legislation that would create a new Consumer Financial Protection Agency. Where: 2128 Rayburn ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://weblog.sba.gov/blog-advo/?p=327&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Protecting State Consumer Protection from Preemption in Federal ...</title>
    <link href="http://tpmcafe.talkingpointsmemo.com/2009/09/15/taking_action-_protecting_state_consumer_protectio/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-14:/commentary/6120119</id>
    <updated>2009-09-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>TPMCafe </name>
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While the debate on health reform has dominated headlines, Congress is moving forward with marking up federal financial reform legislation. Currently, proposed federal legislation includes language that safeguards the ability of states ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://tpmcafe.talkingpointsmemo.com/2009/09/15/taking_action-_protecting_state_consumer_protectio/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>H.R. 3126 Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act 2009 | Life In ...</title>
    <link href="http://lifeinshermanoaks.com/government/h-r-3126-consumer-financial-protection-agency-act-2009/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-14:/commentary/6116216</id>
    <updated>2009-09-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Life In Sherman Oaks </name>
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The American Bankers Association, The American Financial Services Association, the Consumer Mortgage Association, the Financial Services Roundtable, the.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://lifeinshermanoaks.com/government/h-r-3126-consumer-financial-protection-agency-act-2009/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>hr 3126 consumer financial protection agency act 2009</title>
    <link href="http://lifeinshermanoaks.com/featured-articles/h-r-3126-consumer-financial-protection-agency-act-2009/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-13:/commentary/6276600</id>
    <updated>2009-09-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Life In Sherman Oaks </name>
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the american bankers association, the american financial services association, the consumer mortgage association, the financial services roundtable, the mortgage bankers association and the us chamber of commerce have already voiced ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://lifeinshermanoaks.com/featured-articles/h-r-3126-consumer-financial-protection-agency-act-2009/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Congress Matters :: She Rode Around in a Chick Magnet</title>
    <link href="http://www.congressmatters.com/storyonly/2009/9/13/175711/748" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-13:/commentary/6117024</id>
    <updated>2009-09-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Congress Matters </name>
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Speaking of Kenya, customers now pay more in overdraft fees to banks than the entire GDP of Kenya. Small banks charge less for the overdraft from that $6 lunch than big banks do. Is this part of that innovation we keep hearing about? ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.congressmatters.com/storyonly/2009/9/13/175711/748&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>West Virginia Blue:: She Rode Around in a Chick Magnet</title>
    <link href="http://www.wvablue.com/diary/5008/she-rode-around-in-a-chick-magnet" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-13:/commentary/6111612</id>
    <updated>2009-09-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>West Virginia Blue - Front Page </name>
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She Rode Around in a Chick Magnet. by: CA Berkeley WV. Mon Sep 14, 2009 at 16:44:52 PM EDT. by CA Berkeley WV. Speaking of Kenya, customers now pay more in overdraft fees to banks than the entire GDP of Kenya. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wvablue.com/diary/5008/she-rode-around-in-a-chick-magnet&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Broox Peterson, Esq.: Common Sense and the Proposed CFPA - Barney ...</title>
    <link href="http://blog.bwplawyer.com/2009/09/11/new-entry.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-10:/commentary/7789110</id>
    <updated>2009-09-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Broox Peterson, Esq. </name>
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Reuters reports that Barney Frank has proposed some revisions to H.R. 3126 to address concerns about that legislation that would create the Consumer Financial Protection Agency. These proposed revisions include eliminating the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.bwplawyer.com/2009/09/11/new-entry.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Broox Peterson, Esq.: Common Sense and the Proposed CFPA - Barney ...</title>
    <link href="http://blog.bwplawyer.com/2009/09/11/new-entry.aspx?ref=rss" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-10:/commentary/6357163</id>
    <updated>2009-09-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Broox Peterson, Esq. </name>
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Reuters reports that Barney Frank has proposed some revisions to H.R. 3126 to address concerns about that legislation that would create the Consumer Financial Protection Agency. These proposed revisions include eliminating the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.bwplawyer.com/2009/09/11/new-entry.aspx?ref=rss&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Will HR 3126--the Consumer Financial Protection Agency (CFPA ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.insidearm.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=9&amp;amp;threadid=8207" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-08:/commentary/6106984</id>
    <updated>2009-09-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>insideARM &#8212; ARM Forum </name>
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Consumer Federation of America (CFA) publishes Survey results.. SURVEY: AMERICANS WANT CONSUMER AGENCY FOR FINANCIAL PRODUCTS AND SERVICES &amp;quot;Consumers strongly support better disclosures, prohibitions on abusive practices.&amp;quot; ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.insidearm.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=9&amp;amp;threadid=8207&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Will We Get Our Pockets Picked Again?</title>
    <link href="http://www.congressmatters.com/storyonly/2009/9/9/11451/94812" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-08:/commentary/6087032</id>
    <updated>2009-09-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Congress Matters </name>
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The House Committee on Financial Services countered with HR 3126 on July 8. With its expansive jurisdiction, the bill was also referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Da, da, da, Blue Dogs. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.congressmatters.com/storyonly/2009/9/9/11451/94812&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>SEIU &#226;&#8364;&#8220; Service Employees International Union &#226;&#8364;&#8220; U.S. Chamber of ...</title>
    <link href="http://business.chitbit.info/2009/09/10/seiu-service-employees-international-union-u-s-chamber-of-commerce-reinvigorates-ad-campaign-to-stomp-out-consumer-protections/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-08:/commentary/6068791</id>
    <updated>2009-09-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Business Information </name>
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The House Committee on Financial Services countered with H.R. 3126 on July 8. With its expansive jurisdiction, the bill was also referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. One of the latest discussions of how to proceed ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://business.chitbit.info/2009/09/10/seiu-service-employees-international-union-u-s-chamber-of-commerce-reinvigorates-ad-campaign-to-stomp-out-consumer-protections/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Cape Fear Business News &#226;&#8364;&#8220; Wilmington NC Business News &#226;&#8364;&#8220; Brunswick ...</title>
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    <updated>2009-09-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
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WASHINGTON D.C.&#226;&#8364;&#8221;The U.S. Chamber of Commerce today launched an offensive to highlight the dangerous scope and proposed powers of H.R. 3126, the so-called Consumer Financial Protection Agency (CFPA) Act. The multi-million dollar campaign ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://capefearbusiness.com/?p=1448&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>How to Protect Consumers in the Financial Marketplace: An ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.heritage.org/Research/Reports/2009/09/How-to-Protect-Consumers-in-the-Financial-Marketplace-An-Alternate-Approach" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-07:/commentary/7971391</id>
    <updated>2009-09-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Heritage Foundation Papers </name>
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[1] On July 9, House Financial Services Committee Chairman Barney Frank introduced a slightly revised version of the Treasury proposal as H.R. 3126[2] and announced his intention to pass the bill as rapidly as possible. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.heritage.org/Research/Reports/2009/09/How-to-Protect-Consumers-in-the-Financial-Marketplace-An-Alternate-Approach&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Financial Regulatory Reform: Analysis of the Consumer Financial ...</title>
    <link href="http://opencrs.com/document/R40696/2009-09-09/?23896" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-07:/commentary/6216189</id>
    <updated>2009-09-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Open CRS: Recent Reports </name>
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On July 8, 2009, Representative Barney Frank, Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, introduced similar legislation, HR 3126, which also is entitled the CFPA Act of 2009. This report provides a brief summary of the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://opencrs.com/document/R40696/2009-09-09/?23896&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>How to Protect Consumers in the Financial Marketplace: An ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.heritage.org/Research/regulation/bg2314.cfm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-07:/commentary/6125102</id>
    <updated>2009-09-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Heritage Foundation Papers </name>
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[1] On July 9, House Financial Services Committee Chairman Barney Frank introduced a slightly revised version of the Treasury proposal as H.R. 3126[2] and announced his intention to pass the bill as rapidly as possible. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.heritage.org/Research/regulation/bg2314.cfm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>How to Protect Consumers in the Financial Marketplace: An ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.heritage.org/research/regulation/bg2314.cfm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-07:/commentary/6116215</id>
    <updated>2009-09-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Heritage Foundation Papers </name>
    </author>
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[1] On July 9, House Financial Services Committee Chairman Barney Frank introduced a slightly revised version of the Treasury proposal as H.R. 3126[2] and announced his intention to pass the bill as rapidly as possible. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.heritage.org/research/regulation/bg2314.cfm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>U.S. Chamber of Commerce Fights Consumer Protection - Jonathan ...</title>
    <link href="http://blog.ctnews.com/kantrowitz/2009/09/08/us-chamber-of-commerce-fights-consumer-protection/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-07:/commentary/6068788</id>
    <updated>2009-09-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Jonathan Kantrowitz </name>
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The U.S. Chamber of Commerce today launched an multi-million dollar campaign to fight the proposed Consumer Financial Protection Agency (CFPA) Act, H.R. 3126. The CFPA would create a new government agency to regulate hundreds of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.ctnews.com/kantrowitz/2009/09/08/us-chamber-of-commerce-fights-consumer-protection/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Congress Matters ::</title>
    <link href="http://www.congressmatters.com/storyonly/2009/9/8/151848/1821" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-07:/commentary/6068787</id>
    <updated>2009-09-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Congress Matters </name>
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And, in all likelihood, putting their muscle to work on Johnson with regard to the upcoming Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 (H.R. 3126). Just another of the many items you&amp;#39;ll find on your Congressional plate this ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.congressmatters.com/storyonly/2009/9/8/151848/1821&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>How to Protect Consumers in the Financial Marketplace: An ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.heritage.org/Research/Regulation/bg2314.cfm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-07:/commentary/6068786</id>
    <updated>2009-09-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Heritage Foundation Papers </name>
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[1] On July 9, House Financial Services Committee Chairman Barney Frank introduced a slightly revised version of the Treasury proposal as H.R. 3126[2] and announced his intention to pass the bill as rapidly as possible. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.heritage.org/Research/Regulation/bg2314.cfm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>CEO Says Workers Who Create Profit Should Be Able to Share in It</title>
    <link href="http://www.4ibew.com/2009/09/07/ceo-says-workers-who-create-profit-should-be-able-to-share-in-it/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-06:/commentary/6116217</id>
    <updated>2009-09-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Labor Union Blog </name>
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The Consumer Financial Protection Agency legislation (HR 3126) addresses these egregious assaults on consumers. An independent stand-alone agency with the sole mission of protecting consumers provides an upshot of hope for most working ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.4ibew.com/2009/09/07/ceo-says-workers-who-create-profit-should-be-able-to-share-in-it/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Lawrence B. Glickman: Consumer Protection Redux: The Lessons of ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/lawrence-b-glickman/consumer-protection-redux_b_278958.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-06:/commentary/6087033</id>
    <updated>2009-09-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Full Feed from HuffingtonPost.com </name>
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This week, I am going to put together a letter to my Florida Representatives stressing support for the CFPA (H.R. 3126) , a federal reserve audit, and a transaction tax on certain types of trading. I think the single biggest fear for ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.huffingtonpost.com/lawrence-b-glickman/consumer-protection-redux_b_278958.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>AFL-CIO NOW BLOG | CEO Says Workers Who Create Profit Should Be ...</title>
    <link href="http://blog.aflcio.org/2009/09/07/workers-who-create-profit-should-be-able-to-share-in-it/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-06:/commentary/6051790</id>
    <updated>2009-09-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>AFL-CIO NOW BLOG </name>
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The Consumer Financial Protection Agency legislation (H.R. 3126) addresses these egregious assaults on consumers. An independent stand-alone agency with the sole mission of protecting consumers provides an upshot of hope for most ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.aflcio.org/2009/09/07/workers-who-create-profit-should-be-able-to-share-in-it/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Stand Like a Rock &#194;&#187; Blog Archive &#194;&#187; Punishing consumers to &amp;#39;protect ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.standlikearock.net/2009/09/05/punishing-consumers-to-protect-them/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-04:/commentary/6038296</id>
    <updated>2009-09-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Stand Like a Rock </name>
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HR 3126 would create a new bureaucracy run by five unelected individuals appointed by the president. The ironically named Consumer Financial Protection Agency (CFPA) would have the power to strip from consumers their freedom of choice ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.standlikearock.net/2009/09/05/punishing-consumers-to-protect-them/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Watever by BEF: Oppose the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act</title>
    <link href="http://watever-bef.blogspot.com/2009/09/oppose-consumer-financial-protection.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-01:/commentary/6009888</id>
    <updated>2009-09-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Watever by BEF </name>
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Congress is soon expected to consider H.R. 3126, the Consumer Financial Protection Agency (CFPA) Act, which would create a new and massive government agency to regulate consumer financial products. Unfortunately, this bill will do far ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://watever-bef.blogspot.com/2009/09/oppose-consumer-financial-protection.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Daily Camera: Letters to the Editor - Danny Katz: We need consumer ...</title>
    <link href="http://camera-letterstotheeditor.pmpblogs.com/2009/09/02/danny-katz-we-need-consumer-protection/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-01:/commentary/6009886</id>
    <updated>2009-09-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Daily Camera: Letters to the Editor </name>
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I&amp;#39;m happy to have read recently about a solution to this &#226;&#8364;&#8220; H.R. 3126, the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009. This bill would create an agency whose sole job would be to look out for consumers as they take out a mortgage, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://camera-letterstotheeditor.pmpblogs.com/2009/09/02/danny-katz-we-need-consumer-protection/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Update on HR 3126</title>
    <link href="http://www.dataage.com/update-on-hr-3126/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-31:/commentary/6009885</id>
    <updated>2009-08-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Data Age </name>
    </author>
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The Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 (HR 3126) has been referred to committee. Specifically, the House Financial Services Committee (Rep. Barney Frank, D-MA, Chair) and the House Energy and Commerce Committee (Rep. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dataage.com/update-on-hr-3126/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Finance Regulatory Bill to Move in Fall - Blog - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/articles/view/1196-Finance-Regulatory-Bill-to-Move-in-Fall" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-31:/commentary/5998887</id>
    <updated>2009-08-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Open Congress : Blog </name>
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One issue that appears to be moving soon is a package of new financial regulations, which include the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 (H.R. 3126). House Financial Services Committee Chair Barney Frank has tentatively ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/articles/view/1196-Finance-Regulatory-Bill-to-Move-in-Fall&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Docuticker &#194;&#187; Blog Archive &#194;&#187; CRS &#226;&#8364;&#8221; Insurance Regulation: Issues ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.docuticker.com/?p=27456" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-31:/commentary/5991360</id>
    <updated>2009-08-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Docuticker </name>
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These include H.R. 1583, H.R. 2554, H.R. 2571/S. 1363, H.R. 2609, and H.R. 3126. None of these have been considered on the floor of the House or the Senate in this Congress. This report will be updated as legislative events warrant. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.docuticker.com/?p=27456&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Beware: Tax Liens Sold to Investors</title>
    <link href="http://www.stopmortgageservicers.org/?p=165" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-27:/commentary/6060106</id>
    <updated>2009-08-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>STOP! Mortgage Servicers </name>
    </author>
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This is a troubling situation and is another reason why we need a Mortgage Bill of Rights, The Consumer Financial Protection Agency (HR 3126-see right side of this site to track the progress of this bill), and also why the New York ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.stopmortgageservicers.org/?p=165&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Tax Liens Sold to Investors</title>
    <link href="http://phhmortgage.wordpress.com/2009/08/28/tax-liens-sold-to-investors/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-27:/commentary/5978474</id>
    <updated>2009-08-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Stop PHH Mortgage </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
This is a troubling situation and is another reason why we need a Mortgage Bill of Rights, The Consumer Financial Protection Agency (HR 3126-see right side of this site to track the progress of this bill), and also why the New York ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://phhmortgage.wordpress.com/2009/08/28/tax-liens-sold-to-investors/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Become a Home Defender &#194;&#187; STOP! Mortgage Servicers</title>
    <link href="http://www.stopmortgageservicers.org/?p=162" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-26:/commentary/5958307</id>
    <updated>2009-08-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>STOP! Mortgage Servicers </name>
    </author>
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Advertisement. Leave a Reply. Click here to cancel reply. Name (required). Mail (will not be published) (required). Website. Sign up for Newsletters and Updates. Track HR 3126. Twitter. Previous Entry Option ARMS. About ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.stopmortgageservicers.org/?p=162&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Nashville Title Blog: Title Agents Warned of CFPA Impact on Business!</title>
    <link href="http://nashvilletitle.blogspot.com/2009/08/title-agents-warned-of-cfpa-impact-on.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-26:/commentary/5958306</id>
    <updated>2009-08-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Nashville Title Blog </name>
    </author>
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Yesterday, representatives of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce (USCC) warned more than 200 participants during a conference call the negative impact the proposed Consumer Finance Protection Agency (HR 3126) will have on the business ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://nashvilletitle.blogspot.com/2009/08/title-agents-warned-of-cfpa-impact-on.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Option ARMS &#194;&#187; STOP! Mortgage Servicers</title>
    <link href="http://www.stopmortgageservicers.org/?p=159" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-25:/commentary/5949060</id>
    <updated>2009-08-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>STOP! Mortgage Servicers </name>
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Advertisement. Leave a Reply. Click here to cancel reply. Name (required). Mail (will not be published) (required). Website. Sign up for Newsletters and Updates. Track HR 3126. Twitter. Previous Entry Guest Blog Post! About ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.stopmortgageservicers.org/?p=159&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Guest Blog Post! &#194;&#187; STOP! Mortgage Servicers</title>
    <link href="http://www.stopmortgageservicers.org/?p=153" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-23:/commentary/5928542</id>
    <updated>2009-08-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>STOP! Mortgage Servicers </name>
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Advertisement. Leave a Reply. Click here to cancel reply. Name (required). Mail (will not be published) (required). Website. Sign up for Newsletters and Updates. Track HR 3126. Twitter. Previous Entry Call to Action. About ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.stopmortgageservicers.org/?p=153&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>One thing Obama may be doing right - US Message Board - Political ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.usmessageboard.com/current-events/85777-one-thing-obama-may-be-doing-right.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-21:/commentary/5916722</id>
    <updated>2009-08-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>US Message Board - Political Discussion Forum </name>
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Frank introduced the legislation, H.R. 3126, in July. &amp;quot;Any state attorney general may bring a civil action in the name of such state, as parens patriae on behalf of natural persons residing in such state, in any district court of the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.usmessageboard.com/current-events/85777-one-thing-obama-may-be-doing-right.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>&amp;#39;Capitalism: A Love Story&amp;#39; &#194;&#187; STOP! Mortgage Servicers</title>
    <link href="http://www.stopmortgageservicers.org/?p=146" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-20:/commentary/5908517</id>
    <updated>2009-08-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>STOP! Mortgage Servicers </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Advertisement. Leave a Reply. Click here to cancel reply. Name (required). Mail (will not be published) (required). Website. Sign up for Newsletters and Updates. Track HR 3126. Twitter. Previous Entry Call to Action. About ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.stopmortgageservicers.org/?p=146&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>HR 3126 &#194;&#187; STOP! Mortgage Servicers</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-19:/commentary/5900763</id>
    <updated>2009-08-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>STOP! Mortgage Servicers </name>
    </author>
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SITE=SCAND&amp;amp;SECTION=HOME&amp;amp;TEMPLATE=DEFAULT; &#226;&#8364;&#339;If You Want Financial Reform and Accountability, Tell Congress to Support HR 3126.&#226;&#8364;* By Denise Richardson, Give Me Back My Credit. 8/3/09. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.stopmortgageservicers.org/?p=123&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>HR 3126 &#194;&#171; Stop PHH Mortgage</title>
    <link href="http://phhmortgage.wordpress.com/2009/08/20/hr-3126/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-19:/commentary/5900762</id>
    <updated>2009-08-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Stop PHH Mortgage </name>
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Tagged: AP, ben Bernanke, consumer financial protection agency, denise richardson, fdic, federal reserve, Foreclosure, give me back my credit, HR 3126, mark-to-market, mortgage, Mortgage Servicers, NYTIMES, obama, PHH Mortgage, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://phhmortgage.wordpress.com/2009/08/20/hr-3126/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Open CRS - CRS Reports for the People</title>
    <link href="http://opencrs.com/document/R40771/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-17:/commentary/6125103</id>
    <updated>2009-08-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Open CRS: Recent Reports </name>
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These include H.R. 1583, H.R. 2554, H.R. 2571/S. 1363, H.R. 2609, and H.R. 3126. None of these have been considered on the floor of the House or the Senate in this Congress. This report will be updated as legislative events warrant. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://opencrs.com/document/R40771/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Reading Saves Consumer Time, Money, and Lives</title>
    <link href="http://oregonlegalresearch.blogspot.com/2009/08/reading-saves-consumer-time-money-and.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-16:/commentary/5880686</id>
    <updated>2009-08-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>OREGON LEGAL RESEARCH </name>
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And, if consumer protection rocks your boat, read up on the proposed Consumer Financial Protection Agency or 2009 bill (HR 3126) now in Congress. (You can also search for more Google links with this search string: Consumer Financial ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://oregonlegalresearch.blogspot.com/2009/08/reading-saves-consumer-time-money-and.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Chicago&amp;#39;s Northside Beat: &amp;#39;American Casino,&amp;#39; a documentary for ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-16:/commentary/5873549</id>
    <updated>2009-08-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Chicago's Northside Beat </name>
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The bill is H.R. 3126, sponsored by Rep. Barney Frank, D-Mass. Redmond and other progressives, along with Chicago Jobs with Justice are planning a September 24 action called &#226;&#8364;&#339;Real Recovery for Working People: Jobs, Housing and Health ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://maxfrumes.blogspot.com/2009/08/american-casino-documentary-for-your.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>GAO Exposes Discriminatory Bank Lending Practices &#194;&#171; Whistle Blower ...</title>
    <link href="http://bankingwhistleblower.wordpress.com/2009/08/17/gao-exposes-discriminatory-bank-lending-practices/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-15:/commentary/5880687</id>
    <updated>2009-08-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Whistle Blower Exposes Bank Scandals and... </name>
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In fact, the committee is already considering a number of GAO&amp;#39;s recommendations to enhance the data available to detect potential fair lending violations as part of HR 3126, a bill to create a new federal Consumer Financial Protection ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://bankingwhistleblower.wordpress.com/2009/08/17/gao-exposes-discriminatory-bank-lending-practices/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Star-Herald &amp;gt; Archives &amp;gt; News &amp;gt; Local News &amp;gt; Nebraska banks not ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.starherald.com/articles/2009/08/13/news/local_news/doc4a837117ccb5b570240852.txt" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-12:/commentary/6228653</id>
    <updated>2009-08-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
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The CFP bill, H.R. 3126, was introduced by Rep. Barney Frank, a Democrat from Massachusetts and is a broad proposal to restructure the regulatory system for financial institutions. &#226;&#8364;&#339;Community banks, which we are, already have a checks ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.starherald.com/articles/2009/08/13/news/local_news/doc4a837117ccb5b570240852.txt&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Star-Herald &amp;gt; Archives &amp;gt; News &amp;gt; Local News &amp;gt; Nebraska banks not ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.starherald.com/articles/2009/08/16/news/local_news/doc4a837117ccb5b570240852.txt" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-12:/commentary/5928540</id>
    <updated>2009-08-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>News/local News from www.starherald.com </name>
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The CFP bill, H.R. 3126, was introduced by Rep. Barney Frank, a Democrat from Massachusetts and is a broad proposal to restructure the regulatory system for financial institutions. &#226;&#8364;&#339;Community banks, which we are, already have a checks ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.starherald.com/articles/2009/08/16/news/local_news/doc4a837117ccb5b570240852.txt&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The ChamberPost: Take Action to Protect Financial Choice</title>
    <link href="http://www.chamberpost.com/2009/08/take-action-to-protect-financial-choice.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-12:/commentary/5839589</id>
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by Bill Miller Congress will soon begin considering HR 3126, the Consumer Financial Protection Agency (CFPA) Act. While this bureaucracy is presented as a regulatory agency that will protect consumers from fraudulent financial products, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.chamberpost.com/2009/08/take-action-to-protect-financial-choice.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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House Financial Services Chairman Barney Frank has introduced a bill (HR 3126) that would establish the agency. Initially, the Massachusetts Democrat planned to move the bill through the House before the August recess, but as opposition ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://stocktonturnersecondarymarketing.blogspot.com/2009/08/consumer-finance-protection-agency.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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We also note that H.R. 3126, which was introduced in the House of Representatives on July 8, 2009, appears to include authority for a new &#226;&#8364;&#339;Consumer Financial Protection Agency&#226;&#8364;* to regulate the provision of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-utl/gomez.pdf&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Leave a Reply. Click here to cancel reply. Name (required). Mail (will not be published) (required). Website. Sign up for Newsletters and Updates. Track HR 3126. Twitter. Previous Entry Treasury meets with Mortgage Executives ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.stopmortgageservicers.org/?p=18&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Their efforts are already starting to bear fruit as lawmakers in the House acknowledged late July that, as a result of opposition to the bill, they would have to postpone work on HR 3126 until after the August recess. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://paydaypundit.org/2009/08/07/huffpo-attacks-bank-lobbyists/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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the new agency, which would be created through passage of the consumer financial protection agency act (hr 3126), would have broad central authority to police home mortgages, credit cards, debt collection and credit reports, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://feeds.huffingtonpost.com/~r/HP/Business/~3/Ea3KqXqZDoo/dont-let-bankers-gut-the_b_253336.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Tram Nguyen: Don't Let Bankers Gut the Consumer Protection Agency</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-05:/commentary/5772891</id>
    <updated>2009-08-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Full Feed from HuffingtonPost.com </name>
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The new agency, which would be created through passage of the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act (HR 3126), would have broad central authority to police home mortgages, credit cards, debt collection and credit reports, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.huffingtonpost.com/tram-nguyen/dont-let-bankers-gut-the_b_253336.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Users supporting S.1603 (1) are also: Supporting Bill, Opposing Bill. S.1638 S.1638 [1]. H.R.3126 Consumer Financial Pr... [1]. Official Bill Text Comment on about 5 Pages. Bill&amp;#39;s Views. Today: 4; Past Seven Days: 24; All-Time: 32 . ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1603/show&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Users supporting S.1603 (1) are also: Supporting Bill, Opposing Bill. S.1638 S.1638 [1]. H.R.3126 Consumer Financial Pr... [1]. Official Bill Text Comment on about 5 Pages. Bill&amp;#39;s Views. Today: 4; Past Seven Days: 24; All-Time: 32 . ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1638/show&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>John Dugan: Consumer Advocate Or Bank Defender?</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-04:/commentary/5773194</id>
    <updated>2009-08-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
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In a quote potentially for the ages, John C. Dugan, Comptroller of the Currency since 2005, told the Senate Banking Committee yesterday, enforcement of consumer protection laws &#226;&#8364;&#339;should stay with the bank regulators, where it works well. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://baselinescenario.com/2009/08/05/john-dugan-consumer-advocate-or-bank-defender/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2009-08-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
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If passed, H.R. 3126 will create a much larger bureaucracy and will pile on more regulatory burdens on banks that already have deep and effective compliance programs. Under H.R. 3126, every bank would be forced to offer federally ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bankerscompliance.com/blog/compliance-officer-call-to-action.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-04:/commentary/5760208</id>
    <updated>2009-08-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
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The heart of Mr. Dugan's objection to the Consumer Financial Protection Agency (CFPA) as proposed appears on p.25,. &#226;&#8364;&#339;The Proposal would vest all consumer protection rulewriting authority in the CFPA, which in turn would not be ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://galtgonewild.com/?p=5647&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>John Dugan: Consumer Advocate Or Bank Defender?</title>
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    <updated>2009-08-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
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In a quote potentially for the ages, John C. Dugan, Comptroller of the Currency since 2005, told the Senate Banking Committee yesterday, enforcement of consumer.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://wallstreetpit.com/9170-is-this-why-almost-all-our-major-banks-essentially-failed-in-2008&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 | TheMiddleClass.org</title>
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    <updated>2009-08-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
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... Their Homes in Bankruptcy Act of 2009, Death Tax Repeal Act of 2009, American Opportunity Tax Credit Act of 2009, Systematic Foreclosure Prevention and Mortgage Modification Act of 2009, Employee Free Choice Act of 2009. H.R. 3126 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.themiddleclass.org/bill/consumer-financial-protection-agency-act-2009&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Consumer Financial Protection Agency (&#226;&#8364;&#339;CFPA&#226;&#8364;*): the re-regulation ...</title>
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    <updated>2009-08-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
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The House has absorbed much of the Act in the form of bill HR 3126. However, the House bill does not contain reference to either the creation of a National Bank Supervisor, or removing consumer-related enforcement as delegated by the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://ourforwardmovement.blogspot.com/2009/08/consumer-financial-protection-agency.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 | TheMiddleClass.org</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-03:/commentary/5763629</id>
    <updated>2009-08-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
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... Their Homes in Bankruptcy Act of 2009, Death Tax Repeal Act of 2009, American Opportunity Tax Credit Act of 2009, Systematic Foreclosure Prevention and Mortgage Modification Act of 2009, Employee Free Choice Act of 2009. H.R. 3126 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://themiddleclass.org/bill/consumer-financial-protection-agency-act-2009&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Even in this time of economic crises brought about by greed, corruption and massive fraud, the financial industry is vowing 1 Vote(s)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.foreclosu-re.info/story.php?title=if-you-want-financial-reform-and-accountability-tell-congress-to-support-hr-3126&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Indeed, a big chunk of the legislation, H.R. 3126, deals with the transfer of the consumer and compliance-oriented staff members from all of the agencies mentioned to the proposed new agency&amp;#39;s payroll. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ababj.com/blog/176.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Community bankers should address the Obama administration&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s proposed regulatory reforms, the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 (HR 3126), the Bank Accountability and Risk Assessment Act of 2009 (HR 2897), regulating debit ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://bankerwonderings.blogspot.com/2009/08/community-bank-action-critical-in.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Speaking out against the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 (HR 3126), Judy delivers one of the most stupid analogies ever heard on the house floor. Damn Judy, an analogy works only when there are many more similarities ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ihearstupidpeople.com/?p=101&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Even in this time of economic crises brought about by greed, corruption and massive fraud, the financial industry is vowing to wage a major battle against a proposed Consumer Financial Protection Agency introduced as HR 3126, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.givemebackmycredit.com/blog/2009/08/if-you-want-financial-reform-a-1.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Section 4 of H.R. 3269, particularly when read in conjunction with the compensation provisions proposed in H.R. 3126, the &#226;&#8364;&#339;Consumer Fairness Protection Agency Act of 2009,&#226;&#8364;* would establish direct government control and regulation of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://luckybogey.wordpress.com/2009/08/02/cuomos-bonus-peep-show-and-the-banking-queens-say-on-pay/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Even in this time of economic crises brought about by greed, corruption and massive fraud, the financial industry is vowing to wage a major battle against a proposed Consumer Financial Protection Agency introduced as HR 3126, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.givemebackmycredit.com/blog/2009/07/if-you-want-financial-reform-a.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Barney Frank introduced HR 3126, &#226;&#8364;&#339;Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009,&#226;&#8364;* which was referred to the Committees on Financial Services, and Energy and Commerce. The bill would establish the Consumer Financial Protection Agency ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://vita-volunteers-org.blogspot.com/2009/07/july-31-2009-irs-news-and-information.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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http://www.uschamber.com/issues/letters/2009/090720_hr3126.htm.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://commonhorizon.blogspot.com/2009/07/us-chamber-multi-industry-letter-on-hr_31.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2009-07-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Create a Consumer Financial Protection Agency as outlined in H.R. 3126, the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2009, that prioritizes consumer protection and focuses on preventing abusive financial practices before they harm families ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://onthehillblog.blogspot.com/2009/07/increasing-foreclosures-swallow-modest.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Pending legislation (HR 3126) would appear to include authority for a new Consumer Financial Protection Agency to regulate tax planning or tax preparation services, the ABA Taxation Section noted. Several state CPA associations, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.section6694penalty.com/blog/2009/07/monitoring-tax-return-preparers.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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H.R. 3126 would encompass CPAs who practice outside of SEC practice areas and would include tax planning and preparation and financial planning. The legislation provides a very broad reach for the new agency with the ability to expand ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://cscpa.wordpress.com/2009/07/31/consumer-financial-protection-agency-cfpa-h-r-3126/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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If that wasn't enough, the Consumer Fairness Protection Agency Act (H.R. 3126), which is expected to be considered by Congress in the fall, would allow the new Consumer Protection Agency to regulate the compensation of workers who ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.chamberpost.com/2009/07/controlling-compensation---the-kitchen-debate-redux.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bonus pay bill: CBO predicts huge costs to private sector, broad ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-30:/commentary/5708918</id>
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These provisions would also likely coincide with sections of HR 3126, establishing a Consumer Financial Protection Agency that would regulate the pay of all employees involved in consumer credit, regardless of industry. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.openmarket.org/2009/07/31/bonus-pay-bill-cbo-predicts-huge-costs-to-private-sector-broad-swaths-of-employees-affected/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Danger &amp;amp; Opportunity: Consumers Take Center Stage of Reform Debate</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-29:/commentary/6767423</id>
    <updated>2009-07-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Barney Frank (D-Massachusetts), chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, introduced a bill in mid-July, H.R. 3126, that formally includes the Obama Administration&amp;#39;s proposal to create the CFPA. Frank hopes to mark up the bill ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://investmentadvisor.com/Issues/2009/August%202009/Pages/Consumers-Take-Center-Stage.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>ABA says hands off us</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-29:/commentary/5795314</id>
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Thomas Wells Jr. said the association is working to thwart language in HR 3126 that might end up regulating some lawyers, such as tax attorneys, under the label &#226;&#8364;&#339;financial advisors.&#226;&#8364;* Frank, who chairs the House Financial Services ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://legaltimes.typepad.com/abameetingblog/2009/07/aba-says-hands-off-us.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Arbitration Exposed As Being Controlled By Big Business</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-29:/commentary/5752842</id>
    <updated>2009-07-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Georgia Injury Lawyer Blog </name>
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In addition, the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act (HR 3126) would create an agency empowered to protect consumers from forced arbitration in contracts for financial products such as credit cards. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.georgiainjurylawyerblog.com/2009/07/arbitration_exposed_as_being_c.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Danger &amp; Opportunity: Consumers Take Center Stage of Reform Debate</title>
    <link href="http://www.investmentadvisor.com/Issues/2009/August%202009/Pages/Consumers-Take-Center-Stage.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-29:/commentary/5699686</id>
    <updated>2009-07-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Investment Advisor </name>
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Barney Frank (D-Massachusetts), chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, introduced a bill in mid-July, H.R. 3126, that formally includes the Obama Administration's proposal to create the CFPA. Frank hopes to mark up the bill ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.investmentadvisor.com/Issues/2009/August%202009/Pages/Consumers-Take-Center-Stage.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Increasing Foreclosures Swallow Modest Gains in Mortgage Repairs ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.realestaterama.com/2009/07/29/increasing-foreclosures-swallow-modest-gains-in-mortgage-repairs-ID05769.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-28:/commentary/5923245</id>
    <updated>2009-07-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>RealEstateRama </name>
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Create a Consumer Financial Protection Agency as outlined in H.R. 3126, the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2009, that prioritizes consumer protection and focuses on preventing abusive financial practices before they harm families ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.realestaterama.com/2009/07/29/increasing-foreclosures-swallow-modest-gains-in-mortgage-repairs-ID05769.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Are Increasing Foreclosures Swallowing Modest Gains in Mortgage ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-28:/commentary/5729087</id>
    <updated>2009-07-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Home Equity Line of Credit </name>
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-Create a Consumer Financial Protection Agency as outlined in HR 3126, the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2009, which prioritizes consumer protection and focuses on preventing abusive financial practices before they harm families ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://mortgage-home-equity-line-of-credit.blogspot.com/2009/07/are-increasing-foreclosures-swallowing.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Are Increasing Foreclosures Swallowing Modest Gains in Mortgage ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.immomart.ch/2009/07/29/are-increasing-foreclosures-swallowing-modest-gains-in-mortgage-repairs/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-28:/commentary/5708922</id>
    <updated>2009-07-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>immomart.ch </name>
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-Create a Consumer Financial Protection Agency as outlined in HR 3126, the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2009, which prioritizes consumer protection and focuses on preventing abusive financial practices before they harm families ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.immomart.ch/2009/07/29/are-increasing-foreclosures-swallowing-modest-gains-in-mortgage-repairs/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>First Reading - Hawaii LRB Library: Consumer Financial Protection ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-28:/commentary/5699687</id>
    <updated>2009-07-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>First Reading - Hawaii LRB Library </name>
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The Congressional Research Service (CRS) recently issued a comparative analysis of the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act as proposed by the Obama Administration and HR 3126, the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://1streading.blogspot.com/2009/07/consumer-financial-protection-agency.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Are Increasing Foreclosures Swallowing Modest Gains in Mortgage ...</title>
    <link href="http://rismedia.com/2009-07-29/are-increasing-foreclosures-swallowing-modest-gains-in-mortgage-repairs/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-28:/commentary/5699685</id>
    <updated>2009-07-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>RISMedia </name>
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-Create a Consumer Financial Protection Agency as outlined in H.R. 3126, the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2009, which prioritizes consumer protection and focuses on preventing abusive financial practices before they harm ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rismedia.com/2009-07-29/are-increasing-foreclosures-swallowing-modest-gains-in-mortgage-repairs/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>The CIA Memory Hole: H.R. 3126, Chairman Frank's CFPA Act of 2009</title>
    <link href="http://ciamemoryhole.blogspot.com/2009/07/hr-3126-chairman-franks-cfpa-act-of.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-28:/commentary/5699684</id>
    <updated>2009-07-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The CIA Memory Hole </name>
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One is that H.R. 3126 does not transfer oversight and enforcement authority over the. Community Reinvestment Act to the CFPA, as proposed by the Obama Proposal.51 A second is that H.R. 3126 does not envision the elimination of the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://ciamemoryhole.blogspot.com/2009/07/hr-3126-chairman-franks-cfpa-act-of.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Corporate profiteering at heart of foreclosure crisis | SarahONeal.com</title>
    <link href="http://sarahoneal.com/banking-news/corporate-profiteering-at-heart-of-foreclosure-crisis/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-27:/commentary/7326262</id>
    <updated>2009-07-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>LetsStopForeclosure.com </name>
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Keith S. Ernst called for the passage of H.R. 3126 to create a Consumer Financial Protection Agency as the chief means of addressing corporate profiteering. The banking industry is lobbying hard against the bill. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://sarahoneal.com/banking-news/corporate-profiteering-at-heart-of-foreclosure-crisis/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Congressional Research Service (CRS) Reports</title>
    <link href="http://cubgovpubs.blogspot.com/2009/07/congressional-research-service-crs_28.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-27:/commentary/5708920</id>
    <updated>2009-07-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Government Publications Library University... </name>
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... Funded Innovation Inducement Prizes; Federal Research and Development Funding: FY2010; Financial Regulatory Reform: Analysis of the Consumer Financial Protection Agency (CFPA) as Proposed by the Obama Administration and HR 3126 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://cubgovpubs.blogspot.com/2009/07/congressional-research-service-crs_28.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Eagle Land Title Agency: CFPA proposal launches congressional tug ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-27:/commentary/5685474</id>
    <updated>2009-07-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Eagle Land Title Agency </name>
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Supporters of CFPA counter-argued that one agency with one mission to oversee the financial industry will repair some of the past damage done by the FTC's historic lack of oversight. The bill, HR 3126, is currently under review by the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://eaglelandtitle.blogspot.com/2009/07/cfpa-proposal-launches-congressional.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>People's Weekly World - Corporate profiteering at heart of ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-27:/commentary/5685473</id>
    <updated>2009-07-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>PWW National </name>
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Keith S. Ernst called for the passage of H.R. 3126 to create a Consumer Financial Protection Agency as the chief means of addressing corporate profiteering. The banking industry is lobbying hard against the bill. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pww.org/article/view/16551/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>The CIA Memory Hole: Summary of the Consumer Finance Protection ...</title>
    <link href="http://ciamemoryhole.blogspot.com/2009/07/summary-of-consumer-finance-protection.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-27:/commentary/5685471</id>
    <updated>2009-07-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The CIA Memory Hole </name>
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4 H.R 3126 refers to &#226;&#8364;&#339;the head of the agency responsible for chartering and regulating national banks,&#226;&#8364;* rather than a. National Bank Supervisor. See the &#226;&#8364;&#339;H.R. 3126: Chairman Frank's CFPA Act of 2009&#226;&#8364;* section of this report. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://ciamemoryhole.blogspot.com/2009/07/summary-of-consumer-finance-protection.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The Power of A &#194;&#187; Blog Archive &#194;&#187; The Consumer Financial Protection ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.thepowerofa.org/2009/07/the-consumer-financial-protection-agency-and-associations/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-26:/commentary/5685472</id>
    <updated>2009-07-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Power of A </name>
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The proposal, which has been introduced in the House as HR 3126, would create an agency called the Consumer Financial Protection Agency (CFPA) that would protect consumers from fraudulent financial practices and provide timely and ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thepowerofa.org/2009/07/the-consumer-financial-protection-agency-and-associations/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R. 3126 Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 ...</title>
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    <updated>2009-07-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Conservative Thoughts </name>
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H.R. 3126 Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009. By dipinion on Jul 27, 2009 in Politics. They are still going for total control of our financial system. This BILL MUST NOT GO ANY FURTHER! It is another layer of government ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://conservativethoughts.us/2009/07/27/hr-3126-consumer-financial-protection-agency-act-of-2009/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The CIA Memory Hole: Financial Regulatory Reform: Analysis of the ...</title>
    <link href="http://ciamemoryhole.blogspot.com/2009/07/financial-regulatory-reform-analysis-of_27.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-26:/commentary/5676680</id>
    <updated>2009-07-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The CIA Memory Hole </name>
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House Financial Services Committee, introduced very similar legislation, H.R. 3126, which also is entitled the CFPA Act of 2009. This report provides a brief summary of the President's CFPA Act and delineates some of the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://ciamemoryhole.blogspot.com/2009/07/financial-regulatory-reform-analysis-of_27.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The CIA Memory Hole: Financial Regulatory Reform: Analysis of the ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-26:/commentary/5664667</id>
    <updated>2009-07-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The CIA Memory Hole </name>
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House Financial Services Committee, introduced very similar legislation, H.R. 3126, which also is entitled the CFPA Act of 2009. This report provides a brief summary of the President's CFPA Act and delineates some of the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://ciamemoryhole.blogspot.com/2009/07/financial-regulatory-reform-analysis-of.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The Insurance Bellwether&#226;&#8222;&#162;: Summer Musings</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-24:/commentary/5650540</id>
    <updated>2009-07-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
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... Commission Act of 2009, which would be established by companion bills S. 566 and H.R. 1705, nor the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act, H.R. 3126, should have direct or indirect jurisdiction over insurance-related products. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theinsurancebellwether.com/2009/07/summer-musings.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>FINANCIAL REFORM: Banks say consumer agency proposal aims at the ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-23:/commentary/6009887</id>
    <updated>2009-07-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
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The original legislative language sent to the Hill by the Obama Treasury Department would have included special provisions dealing with the Community Reinvestment Act. When Frank introduced his revised approach, H.R. 3126, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ababj.com/blog/160.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>A plan to protect borrowers at the expense of lenders</title>
    <link href="http://www.reedconstructiondata.com/jim-haughey/post/a-plan-to-protect-borrowers-at-the-expense-of-lenders/#When:15:58:00Z" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-22:/commentary/5664666</id>
    <updated>2009-07-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Reed Construction Data:Notes from Jim Haughey </name>
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The Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2009 (HR 3126) proposes to turn financial regulation upside down. A new omnibus agency would shift the focus from insuring the solvency of lenders to insuring that consumer borrowers got ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.reedconstructiondata.com/jim-haughey/post/a-plan-to-protect-borrowers-at-the-expense-of-lenders/#When:15:58:00Z&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>NAMB Fights for You!</title>
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    <updated>2009-07-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
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HR 3126, the &#226;&#8364;&#339;Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009,&#226;&#8364;* calls for HUD and the Federal Reserve to jointly issue regulations and model disclosures that combine disclosures required under the Truth in Lending Act and RESPA into a ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://accessemortgage.blogspot.com/2009/07/namb-fights-for-you.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>www.commonhorizon.org: US CHAMBER-Multi-Industry letter on H.R. ...</title>
    <link href="http://commonhorizon.blogspot.com/2009/07/us-chamber-multi-industry-letter-on-hr.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-22:/commentary/5635227</id>
    <updated>2009-07-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>www.commonhorizon.org </name>
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US CHAMBER-Multi-Industry letter on H.R. 3126, the &quot;Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009&quot;-In the name of AMERICAN PEOPLE? http://www.uschamber.com/issues/letters/2009/090720_hr3126.htm. Publicado por Gonzalo en 3:42 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://commonhorizon.blogspot.com/2009/07/us-chamber-multi-industry-letter-on-hr.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>On The Consumer Financial Protection Agency</title>
    <link href="http://www.victoriousopposition.com/index.php/site/comments/on-the-consumer-financial-protection-agency/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-22:/commentary/5664668</id>
    <updated>2009-07-22T11:15:17Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Victorious Opposition</name>
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The banks are girding their loins to defeat the creation of the Consumer Financial Protection Agency as proposed by the Obama administration. This new agency, discussed last month, is now defined in draft legislation  H.R.3126 . I need to read through the &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.victoriousopposition.com/index.php/site/comments/on-the-consumer-financial-protection-agency/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>JURIST - Paper Chase: House committee delays consumer financial ...</title>
    <link href="http://jurist.org/paperchase/2009/07/house-committee-delays-consumer.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-21:/commentary/8871192</id>
    <updated>2009-07-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>JURIST - Paper Chase </name>
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[JURIST] The US House Financial Services Committee [official website] on Tuesday delayed action on legislation [HR 3126 materials] that would create a consumer financial protection agency, slowing progress on a key Obama administration ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://jurist.org/paperchase/2009/07/house-committee-delays-consumer.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Punishing consumers to 'protect' them Democrats have a control ...</title>
    <link href="http://dissectleft.blogspot.com/2009/07/punishing-consumers-to-protect-them.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-21:/commentary/5729088</id>
    <updated>2009-07-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Dissecting Leftism </name>
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HR 3126 would create a new bureaucracy run by five unelected individuals appointed by the president. The ironically named Consumer Financial Protection Agency (CFPA) would have the power to strip from consumers their freedom of choice ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://dissectleft.blogspot.com/2009/07/punishing-consumers-to-protect-them.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Objector Sets New Record For Condensing Legislation</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-21:/commentary/5643505</id>
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Take the link to the Objector&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s 3 &#194;&#189; page summary of HR 3126: Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009. (link to summary). The good news: It&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s really broad and would create an extremely powerful Regulatory Agency. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://unconscionableobjector2.wordpress.com/2009/07/22/objector-sets-new-record-for-condensing-legislation/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Objector Sets New Record For Condensing Legislation | live active ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-21:/commentary/5623204</id>
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Take the link to the Objector's 3 &#194;&#189; page summary of H.R. 3126: Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009. (link to summary). The good news: It's really broad and would create an extremely powerful Regulatory Agency. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://liveactivecultures.net/2009/07/22/objector-sets-new-record-for-condensing-legislation/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Thoughts on the Consumer Financial Protection Agency</title>
    <link href="http://www.mycreditcardreviewsblog.com/7839/thoughts-on-the-consumer-financial-protection-agency/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-21:/commentary/5623203</id>
    <updated>2009-07-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Credit Card Reviews Blog </name>
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... though David Chavern and Peter Wallison managed nicely. As does Rep. Jeb Hensarling today: HR 3126 would create a new bureaucracy run by five unelected individuals appointed by the president. The ironically named Consumer Financ.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mycreditcardreviewsblog.com/7839/thoughts-on-the-consumer-financial-protection-agency/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>JURIST - Paper Chase: House committee delays consumer financial ...</title>
    <link href="http://jurist.law.pitt.edu/paperchase/2009/07/house-committee-delays-consumer.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-21:/commentary/5623199</id>
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[JURIST] The US House Financial Services Committee [official website] on Tuesday delayed action on legislation [HR 3126 materials] that would create a consumer financial protection agency, slowing progress on a key Obama administration ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://jurist.law.pitt.edu/paperchase/2009/07/house-committee-delays-consumer.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The ChamberPost: Thoughts on the Consumer Financial Protection Agency</title>
    <link href="http://www.chamberpost.com/2009/07/thoughts-on-the-consumer-financial-protection-agency.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-21:/commentary/5623198</id>
    <updated>2009-07-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>The ChamberPost </name>
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Jeb Hensarling today: HR 3126 would create a new bureaucracy run by five unelected individuals appointed by the president. The ironically named Consumer Financial Protection Agency (CFPA) would have the power to strip from consumers ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.chamberpost.com/2009/07/thoughts-on-the-consumer-financial-protection-agency.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>The Speculative Debauch*: No Reform Without Barney?</title>
    <link href="http://speculativedebauch.blogspot.com/2009/07/no-reform-without-barney.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-21:/commentary/5623197</id>
    <updated>2009-07-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>The Speculative Debauch* </name>
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Frank's sponsorship transformed the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 into HR 3126. Frank has also elevated the administration's say-on-pay proposal to bill status (HR 3269). Both bills have been referred to the House ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://speculativedebauch.blogspot.com/2009/07/no-reform-without-barney.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>The Country Needs the Consumer Financial Protection Agency</title>
    <link href="http://www.thehomeownerblog.com/2009/07/the-country-needs-the-consumer-financial-protection-agency.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-20:/commentary/5623201</id>
    <updated>2009-07-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Homeowner Blog </name>
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The legislation, HR 3126, would consolidate many regulatory functions spread among other agencies and would give it the authority to make and enforce rules that would hopefully prevent another meltdown in the mortgage finance sector as ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thehomeownerblog.com/2009/07/the-country-needs-the-consumer-financial-protection-agency.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Arbitration Firm Agrees to Settle False Advertising Case This ...</title>
    <link href="http://traderegulation.blogspot.com/2009/07/arbitration-firm-agrees-to-settle-false.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-20:/commentary/5623200</id>
    <updated>2009-07-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Trade Regulation Talk </name>
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Legislation before the House to create a new Consumer Financial Protection Agency (HR 3126) would provide regulatory authority to restrict or eliminate consumer arbitrations. In announcing the settlement on July 20, Attorney General ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://traderegulation.blogspot.com/2009/07/arbitration-firm-agrees-to-settle-false.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The Desolation Angel - An Idiot's Ravings at the Ragged Edge of ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-20:/commentary/5623196</id>
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      <name>The Desolation Angel - An Idiot's Ravings... </name>
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We write today as a broad group of trade associations representing millions of businesses of all sizes across the country from diverse sectors of the economy, in regard to H.R. 3126, the &quot;Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://anidiotsravingsattheedge.blogspot.com/2009/07/tuesday-schmuesday.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>fi360 Blog: Legislators and SEC Keep Up the Pace on Regulatory Reform</title>
    <link href="http://blog.fi360.com/fi360_blog/2009/07/legislators-and-sec-keep-up-the-pace-on-financial-regulatory-reform.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-20:/commentary/5614552</id>
    <updated>2009-07-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>fi360 Blog </name>
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Draft legislation likely to be included in these mark-ups sessions include the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 (H.R. 3126), the Investor Protection Act of 2009, and the Corporate and Financial Institution Compensation ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.fi360.com/fi360_blog/2009/07/legislators-and-sec-keep-up-the-pace-on-financial-regulatory-reform.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>PIN Debit Payments Blog: National Arbitration Forum Pulling from ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-19:/commentary/5635228</id>
    <updated>2009-07-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PIN Debit Payments Blog </name>
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Legislation before the House to create a new Consumer Financial Protection Agency (H.R. 3126) addresses arbitration and would give broad regulatory authority to restrict or eliminate all consumer arbitrations. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://pindebit.blogspot.com/2009/07/national-arbitration-forum-pulling-from.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>National Arbitration Forum ends consumer arbitration business ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.lawmemo.com/arbitrationblog/2009/07/national_arbitr_1.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-19:/commentary/5605301</id>
    <updated>2009-07-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>LawMemo Arbitration Blog </name>
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Legislation before the House to create a new Consumer Financial Protection Agency (H.R. 3126) addresses arbitration and would give broad regulatory authority to restrict or eliminate all consumer arbitrations. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lawmemo.com/arbitrationblog/2009/07/national_arbitr_1.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>FMD Consumer Blog | National Arbitration Forum [NAF] to Cease ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-18:/commentary/7794197</id>
    <updated>2009-07-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>FMD Consumer Blog </name>
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Legislation before the House to create a new Consumer Financial Protection Agency (H.R. 3126) addresses arbitration and would give broad regulatory authority to restrict or eliminate all consumer arbitrations. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://fmdconsumer.com/post/2009/07/19/National-Arbitration-Forum-NAF-to-Cease-Administering-All-Consumer-Arbitrations.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>IMPORTANT NEWS ABOUT THE NAF!! - Bad Credit Repair Discussion Forum</title>
    <link href="http://www.infinitecredit.com/forums/advanced-credit-repair-dealing-collection-agencies/10785-important-news-about-naf.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-18:/commentary/5595559</id>
    <updated>2009-07-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Bad Credit Repair Discussion Forum </name>
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Legislation before the House to create a new Consumer Financial Protection Agency (H.R. 3126) addresses arbitration and would give broad regulatory authority to restrict or eliminate all consumer arbitrations. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.infinitecredit.com/forums/advanced-credit-repair-dealing-collection-agencies/10785-important-news-about-naf.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Ron Paul and Jim DeMint take on the Fed | Ron Paul .com</title>
    <link href="http://www.ronpaul.com/2009-07-18/ron-paul-and-jim-demint-take-on-the-fed/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-17:/commentary/5595558</id>
    <updated>2009-07-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Ron Paul .com </name>
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Barney Frank is giving preferential treatment to a different bill to be discussed prior to HR 1207. HR 3126 involves creating a new agency (Consumer Protection Financial Agency) with FED employees + employees from several agencies. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ronpaul.com/2009-07-18/ron-paul-and-jim-demint-take-on-the-fed/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>SNR Denton - The Obama Administration&amp;#39;s Fin</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-15:/commentary/9759421</id>
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      <name>News &amp; Insights from SNR Denton </name>
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On July 8, 2009, House Financial Services Committee Chairman Barney Frank (D-MA) introduced the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 (H.R. 3126), which largely tracks the proposed legislation offered by the Obama ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.snrdenton.com/news__insights/alerts/the_obama_administrations_fin.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Financial Regulatory Reform: Analysis of the Consumer Financial ...</title>
    <link href="http://opencrs.com/document/R40696/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-15:/commentary/5795313</id>
    <updated>2009-07-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Open CRS: Recent Reports </name>
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On July 8, 2009, Representative Barney Frank, Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, introduced very similar legislation, H.R. 3126, which also is entitled the CFPA Act of 2009. This report provides a brief summary of the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://opencrs.com/document/R40696/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Financial Regulatory Reform: Analysis of the Consumer Financial ...</title>
    <link href="http://opencrs.com/document/R40696" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-15:/commentary/5772893</id>
    <updated>2009-07-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Open CRS: Recent Reports </name>
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On July 8, 2009, Representative Barney Frank, Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, introduced very similar legislation, HR 3126, which also is entitled the CFPA Act of 2009. This report provides a brief summary of the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://opencrs.com/document/R40696&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Poll: When should Congress vote on HR 1207? | Ron Paul .com</title>
    <link href="http://www.ronpaul.com/2009-07-16/when-should-congress-vote-on-hr-1207-the-bill-to-audit-the-fed/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-15:/commentary/5614553</id>
    <updated>2009-07-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Ron Paul .com </name>
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It seems like a game of chess with HR 3126 (12 co-sponsors)Consumer Financial Protection Agency. Reply. BanksandGeithners Jul 17th, 2009 at 6:38 am. STRIKE WHILE THE IRON'S HOT&#226;&#8364;&#166;&#226;&#8364;&#166; http://endthefed.us. INCREASE THE SENATORS FOR S. 604&#226;&#8364;&#166; ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ronpaul.com/2009-07-16/when-should-congress-vote-on-hr-1207-the-bill-to-audit-the-fed/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Economic Legislation: Financial Regulatory Reform: Consumer ...</title>
    <link href="http://economic-legislation.blogspot.com/2010/05/financial-regulatory-reform-consumer.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-14:/commentary/8356806</id>
    <updated>2009-07-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Economic Legislation </name>
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H.R. 3126 was incorporated as Title IV of H.R. 4173, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009, which passed the House by a vote of 223-202 on December 11, 2009. On March 22, the Senate Banking Committee also approved a ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://economic-legislation.blogspot.com/2010/05/financial-regulatory-reform-consumer.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Minnesota Attorney General&amp;#39;s Suit Shines Light On Unfair ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.fairarbitrationnow.org/content/minnesota-attorney-general%E2%80%99s-suit-shines-light-unfair-arbitration-practices" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-14:/commentary/5893313</id>
    <updated>2009-07-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Fair Arbitration Now - Fair Contracts, Fair Courts </name>
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The Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act (H.R. 3126) would create an agency that is empowered to protect consumers from forced arbitration in contracts for financial products like credit cards. Minnesota&amp;#39;s suit alleges violations of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.fairarbitrationnow.org/content/minnesota-attorney-general%E2%80%99s-suit-shines-light-unfair-arbitration-practices&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Update on Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2009</title>
    <link href="http://coremortgagefinancial.blogspot.com/2009/07/update-on-consumer-financial-protection.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-14:/commentary/5605302</id>
    <updated>2009-07-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Core Mortgage Financial </name>
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The hearing focuses on HR 3126, the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2009. Introduced by Committee Chairman Barney Frank, D-Mass., and Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., the bill formalizes a proposal by the Obama Administration to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://coremortgagefinancial.blogspot.com/2009/07/update-on-consumer-financial-protection.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>MBA Testifies Before House Financial Services Committee on ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.realestaterama.com/2009/07/15/mba-testifies-before-house-financial-services-committee-on-regulatory-reform-ID05705.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-14:/commentary/5559194</id>
    <updated>2009-07-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>RealEstateRama </name>
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And, borrower protections offered in H.R. 3126 could stem competition and innovation. If saddled with responsibilities across the spectrum of financial products, CFPA could fail to give proper attention to the single biggest asset most ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.realestaterama.com/2009/07/15/mba-testifies-before-house-financial-services-committee-on-regulatory-reform-ID05705.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Woodstock Institute&amp;#39;s Call To Action | Progress Illinois</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-13:/commentary/6027079</id>
    <updated>2009-07-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Progress Illinois - </name>
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Barney Frank&amp;#39;s bill (HR 3126). The provision in question would have left the modernization of the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) in the hands of the newly-created watchdog agency -- rather than the financial services industry. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.progressillinois.com/2009/7/14/woodstock-call-to-action&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Consumer Financial Protection Agency</title>
    <link href="http://notmainstreammedianews.blogspot.com/2009/07/consumer-financial-protection-agency.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-13:/commentary/5559195</id>
    <updated>2009-07-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Not Main Stream Media News! </name>
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HR 3126 The FED is transferring personnel into the new agency Obama wants to create to &quot;protect&quot; consumers (financial products). See, the government injected the bad loans under Bush, prompted the mass home buying for low income who ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://notmainstreammedianews.blogspot.com/2009/07/consumer-financial-protection-agency.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Protecting Civil Justice: Consumer Financial Protection Agency ...</title>
    <link href="http://georgiajustice.blogspot.com/2009/07/consumer-financial-protection-agency.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-13:/commentary/5549597</id>
    <updated>2009-07-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Protecting Civil Justice </name>
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The following is a statement from David Arkush* of the Fair Arbitration Now Coalition regarding the House draft of the bill (H.R. 3126), sponsored by Rep. Barney Frank (D-Mass): Washington, DC &#226;&#8364;&#8220; &#226;&#8364;&#339;The new Consumer Financial Protection ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://georgiajustice.blogspot.com/2009/07/consumer-financial-protection-agency.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Woodstock Institute's Call To Action | Progress Illinois</title>
    <link href="http://progressillinois.com/2009/7/14/woodstock-call-to-action" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-13:/commentary/5549595</id>
    <updated>2009-07-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Progress Illinois - </name>
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Regrettably, this crucial power was omitted in H.R.3126 now being considered by the House. The authority to implement and modernize CRA should fall to the CFPA ... Policymakers need to hear from constituents that this piece of the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://progressillinois.com/2009/7/14/woodstock-call-to-action&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>HR 3126 &amp;#39;Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009</title>
    <link href="http://lisasrealestatenews.blogspot.com/2009/07/hr-3126-consumer-financial-protection.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-12:/commentary/8485186</id>
    <updated>2009-07-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lisa&amp;#39;s Real Estate News </name>
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HR3126 ( HR stands for House Resolution. This bill has been introduced in the US House of Representatives. Jury&amp;#39;s still out on whether this is a beneficial bill or not. ~ Editor) Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://lisasrealestatenews.blogspot.com/2009/07/hr-3126-consumer-financial-protection.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The Case Against An Unaccountable Federal Reserve | Ron Paul .com</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-12:/commentary/5568361</id>
    <updated>2009-07-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Why is Barney Frank trying to push through H.R. 3126, while doing absolutely nothing on H.R. 1207? Contact Barney Frank's office at (202) 225-5931, and demand that H.R. 1207 be placed on the schedule for final committee report. [Reply] ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ronpaul.com/2009-07-13/the-case-against-an-unaccountable-federal-reserve/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Rep. Barney Frank introduces Obama Administration's plan to ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.nationalmortgageprofessional.com/news12762/rep-barney-frank-introduces-obama-administration%E2%80%99s-plan-increase-consumer-protection" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-12:/commentary/5549596</id>
    <updated>2009-07-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>NationalMortgageProfessional.com </name>
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HR 3126 would establish the Consumer Financial Protection Agency (CFPA), a powerful independent agency with a range of rulemaking, information-gathering, supervisory, and enforcement tools to better protect consumers who purchase ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nationalmortgageprofessional.com/news12762/rep-barney-frank-introduces-obama-administration%E2%80%99s-plan-increase-consumer-protection&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Utah Matters: Confirm Sotomayor? Tell Congress</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-12:/commentary/5541313</id>
    <updated>2009-07-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Utah Matters </name>
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H.R. 3126 would create the Consumer Financial Protection Agency to oversee mortgages, credit cards and other bank products. Click here to tell your Members of Congress what you think of this bill. H.Res. 614 would amend House rules to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://utahmatters.blogspot.com/2009/07/confirm-sotomayor-tell-congress.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The Blarrrrg: Alert: Political nerd rant ahead.</title>
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    <updated>2009-07-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>The Blarrrrg </name>
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The bill itself, H.R. 3126, is 229 pages of a general outline of what the Agency will do. There are no details, no specifics, and hardly anything that is concrete. Although I am aware that we are just in the initial stages, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://arwenblarg.blogspot.com/2009/07/alert-political-nerd-rant-ahead.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Rep. Barney Frank introduces Obama Administration's plan to ...</title>
    <link href="http://nationalmortgageprofessional.com/news12762/rep-barney-frank-introduces-obama-administration%E2%80%99s-plan-increase-consumer-protection" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-12:/commentary/5541311</id>
    <updated>2009-07-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>NationalMortgageProfessional.com </name>
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HR 3126 would establish the Consumer Financial Protection Agency (CFPA), a powerful independent agency with a range of rulemaking, information-gathering, supervisory, and enforcement tools to better protect consumers who purchase ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://nationalmortgageprofessional.com/news12762/rep-barney-frank-introduces-obama-administration%E2%80%99s-plan-increase-consumer-protection&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.3126 Introduced by Rep.Barney Frank To Give Federal Government ...</title>
    <link href="http://romanticpoet.wordpress.com/2009/07/13/h-r-3126-introduced-by-rep-barney-frank-to-give-federal-government-control-of-community-and-small-town-banks/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-12:/commentary/5541310</id>
    <updated>2009-07-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
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New Iberia, LA, July 9, 2009 &#226;&#8364;&#8220; H.R. 3126, misleadingly named the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009, was introduced late Wednesday, July 8 by Rep. Barney Frank (D-MA), and which would create a completely new federal agency ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://romanticpoet.wordpress.com/2009/07/13/h-r-3126-introduced-by-rep-barney-frank-to-give-federal-government-control-of-community-and-small-town-banks/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The Insurance Bellwether&#226;&#8222;&#162;: NCOIL Tackles Tough Issues On Day 2 Of ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-10:/commentary/5517292</id>
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Doug Head, executive director of the Life Insurance Settlement Association, Orlando, Fla., asked legislators to be attentive to the language in HR 3126, specifically &#226;&#8364;&#339;the business of insurance.&#226;&#8364;* There needs to be a well-defined ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theinsurancebellwether.com/2009/07/ncoil-tackles-tough-issues-on-day-2-of.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>National Mortgage News - MortgageWire Archive</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-09:/commentary/5530309</id>
    <updated>2009-07-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
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The CFPA bill (H.R. 3126) delays the proposed merger of the Office of Thrift Supervision and Office of Comptroller of the Currency and leaves enforcement of the Community Reinvestment Act with the federal banking agencies. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nationalmortgagenews.com/premium/archive/?ts=1247241606&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Ruth Ulrich &#194;&#187; Blog Archive &#194;&#187; Legislation Introduced to put Federal ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-09:/commentary/5510054</id>
    <updated>2009-07-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Ruth Ulrich </name>
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New Iberia, LA, July 9, 2009 &#226;&#8364;&#8220; H.R. 3126, misleadingly named the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009, was introduced late Wednesday, July 8 by Rep. Barney Frank (D-MA), and which would create a completely new federal agency ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ruthulrich.com/?p=334&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>House Bill Calls for Consumer Financial Protection Agency | Low ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-09:/commentary/5501894</id>
    <updated>2009-07-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Rep. Barney Frank, D-Mass., on Wednesday introduced HR 3126, a House bill that would enact President Obama's plan to create the Consumer Financial Protection.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://yudigg.net/house-bill-calls-for-consumer-financial-protection-agency.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>House Bill Calls for Consumer Financial Protection Agency</title>
    <link href="http://bestquoteinfo.com/content/house-bill-calls-consumer-financial-protection-agency" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-08:/commentary/5795315</id>
    <updated>2009-07-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Proponents said in establishing the CFPA, HR 3126 &#226;&#8364;&#8221; The Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 &#226;&#8364;&#8221; strengthens protection for consumers who purchase financial products like mortgages, credit cards [...]&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://bestquoteinfo.com/content/house-bill-calls-consumer-financial-protection-agency&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Frank Introduces Consumer Financial Protection Agency Bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.financialcrisisupdate.com/2009/07/frank-introduces-consumer-financial-protection-agency-bill.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-08:/commentary/5530311</id>
    <updated>2009-07-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Financial Crisis News Center </name>
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HR 3126 would create the CFPA, an independent agency tasked with protecting consumers who purchase financial products from banks and non-bank financial institutions. Frank said he intends to mark up the bill by the end of July. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.financialcrisisupdate.com/2009/07/frank-introduces-consumer-financial-protection-agency-bill.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>SEIU: Consumer Financial Protection Agency Will Restore Faith and ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-08:/commentary/5517291</id>
    <updated>2009-07-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
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WASHINGTON, DC -- Service Employees International Union Secretary-Treasurer Anna Burger released the following statement on the introduction of HR 3126, which will establish a much-needed Consumer Financial Protection Agency: ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.seiu.org/2009/07/seiu-consumer-financial-protection-agency-will-restore-faith-and-confidence-in-financial-industry.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Structured Settlements 4Real: What's Real in the Structured ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-08:/commentary/5510056</id>
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House Financial Services Committee Chairman Barney Frank (D-MA) has introduced legislation (HR 3126) as part of the Obama financial services reform blueprint by creating the Consumer Financial Protection Agency.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://structuredsettlements.typepad.com/structured_settlements_4r/2009/07/barneys-legs-no-trouble-for-business-of-life-insurance.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>House Bill Calls for Consumer Financial Protection Agency ...</title>
    <link href="http://distressedmarketplace.com/2009/07/house-bill-calls-for-consumer-financial-protection-agency/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-08:/commentary/5510055</id>
    <updated>2009-07-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Barney Frank, D-Mass., on Wednesday introduced HR 3126, a House bill that would enact President Obama's plan to create the Consumer Financial Protection Agency (CFPA). Proponents said in establishing the CFPA, HR 3126 &#226;&#8364;&#8221; The Consumer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://distressedmarketplace.com/2009/07/house-bill-calls-for-consumer-financial-protection-agency/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>House Bill Calls for Consumer Financial Protection Agency ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-08:/commentary/5498787</id>
    <updated>2009-07-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Rep. Barney Frank, D-Mass., on Wednesday introduced HR 3126, a House bill that would enact President Obama's plan to create the Consumer Financial Protection Agency (CFPA)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://distressedcoalition.com/2009/07/house-bill-calls-for-consumer-financial-protection-agency/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>House Bill Calls for Consumer Financial Protection Agency</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-08:/commentary/5498786</id>
    <updated>2009-07-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Barney Frank, D-Mass., on Wednesday introduced HR 3126, a House bill that would enact President Obama's plan to create the Consumer Financial Protection Agency (CFPA). Proponents said in establishing the CFPA, HR 3126 &#226;&#8364;&#8221; The Consumer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://creditcardget.com/13903/house-bill-calls-for-consumer-financial-protection-agency/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>House Bill Calls for Consumer Financial Protection Agency ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.housingwire.com/2009/07/09/house-bill-calls-for-consumer-financial-protection-agency/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-08:/commentary/5498785</id>
    <updated>2009-07-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Proponents said in establishing the CFPA, HR 3126 &#226;&#8364;&#8221; The Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 &#226;&#8364;&#8221; strengthens protection for consumers who purchase financial products like mortgages, credit cards and other loans from banks and ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.housingwire.com/2009/07/09/house-bill-calls-for-consumer-financial-protection-agency/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Stopping Unscrupulous and Fraudulent Financial Products</title>
    <link href="http://speaker.house.gov/blog/?p=1857" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-07:/commentary/5530312</id>
    <updated>2009-07-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
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... Obama Administration to constructively move forward essential reforms of financial regulation that will protect all consumers against future abuses. Read the full text of the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 (HR 3126)&gt;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://speaker.house.gov/blog/?p=1857&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.3126: Consumer Financial Protection Agency ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=I4C6T6SNKsuIsALZ9ISLDA&amp;amp;ved=0CCcQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGYENVbiulWTtDeWzcCuiV3O3qFPw" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-07:/commentary/15336681</id>
    <updated>2009-07-07T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This bill is a central element of Congress&amp;#39; overhaul of financial regulations. It would establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency with the authority and accountability to supervise, examine, and enforce consumer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=I4C6T6SNKsuIsALZ9ISLDA&amp;amp;ved=0CCcQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGYENVbiulWTtDeWzcCuiV3O3qFPw&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.3126: Consumer Financial Protection Agency ... - OpenCongress</title>
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This bill is a central element of Congress&amp;#39; overhaul of financial regulations. It would establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency with the authority and accountability to supervise, examine, and enforce consumer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=keGYT8WJG8Tm2AXFv5D_Bg&amp;amp;ved=0CCcQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNErJBBiKWR1GeXX8GuVL-_4ZweySw&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.3126: Consumer Financial Protection Agency ... - OpenCongress</title>
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This bill is a central element of Congress&amp;#39; overhaul of financial regulations. It would establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency with the authority and accountability to supervise, examine, and enforce consumer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=56-NT9yPDcrC2QW2_emfCA&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFL6d9oLw7wgcmexe4KeOe7p-OpGw&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.3126: Consumer Financial Protection Agency ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=twSNT5C6GuqW2QXtsc2CDA&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEeWMT8-1rTwa55MjIvvckOLD4lDw" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-07:/commentary/14530279</id>
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This bill is a central element of Congress&amp;#39; overhaul of financial regulations. It would establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency with the authority and accountability to supervise, examine, and enforce consumer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=twSNT5C6GuqW2QXtsc2CDA&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEeWMT8-1rTwa55MjIvvckOLD4lDw&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.3126: Consumer Financial Protection Agency ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=916MT7nFKqes2wX3yvm7CQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFPiFG_o-2cBXL9b3-MrW8GhZrlOA" rel="alternate"/>
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    <updated>2009-07-07T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This bill is a central element of Congress&amp;#39; overhaul of financial regulations. It would establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency with the authority and accountability to supervise, examine, and enforce consumer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=916MT7nFKqes2wX3yvm7CQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFPiFG_o-2cBXL9b3-MrW8GhZrlOA&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.3126: Consumer Financial Protection Agency ... - OpenCongress</title>
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This bill is a central element of Congress&amp;#39; overhaul of financial regulations. It would establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency with the authority and accountability to supervise, examine, and enforce consumer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=PrKLT5OVJc7y2gWn8uSyBg&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFPZZIwlVmTVCY5iCSJrLHM27KePw&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.3126: Consumer Financial Protection Agency ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=6wqLT66hN4Gq2gX47cisBQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNE0uvxW7F4DBG4dGw9XsqYqSoOagQ" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-07:/commentary/14471147</id>
    <updated>2009-07-07T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This bill is a central element of Congress&amp;#39; overhaul of financial regulations. It would establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency with the authority and accountability to supervise, examine, and enforce consumer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=6wqLT66hN4Gq2gX47cisBQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNE0uvxW7F4DBG4dGw9XsqYqSoOagQ&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.3126: Consumer Financial Protection Agency ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=3mCKT6eOA6S-2gWZmdngCQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEcAKpPMhzeHiCFsNEQMy-b9XUJpA" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-07:/commentary/14454001</id>
    <updated>2009-07-07T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This bill is a central element of Congress&amp;#39; overhaul of financial regulations. It would establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency with the authority and accountability to supervise, examine, and enforce consumer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=3mCKT6eOA6S-2gWZmdngCQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEcAKpPMhzeHiCFsNEQMy-b9XUJpA&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.3126: Consumer Financial Protection Agency ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=M7qJT-SgEsmr2AWv7cTTCQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEYDwhgv9B7Ncw9RudlmImn5rifnQ" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-07:/commentary/14433038</id>
    <updated>2009-07-07T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This bill is a central element of Congress&amp;#39; overhaul of financial regulations. It would establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency with the authority and accountability to supervise, examine, and enforce consumer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=M7qJT-SgEsmr2AWv7cTTCQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEYDwhgv9B7Ncw9RudlmImn5rifnQ&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.3126: Consumer Financial Protection Agency ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=vw-JT_qRI6Tm2QWJib3YCQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEkVkI0SmGlEJtveez80JkoMyQW5g" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-07:/commentary/14416656</id>
    <updated>2009-07-07T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This bill is a central element of Congress&amp;#39; overhaul of financial regulations. It would establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency with the authority and accountability to supervise, examine, and enforce consumer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=vw-JT_qRI6Tm2QWJib3YCQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEkVkI0SmGlEJtveez80JkoMyQW5g&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.3126: Consumer Financial Protection Agency ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=FWuIT5nwMsTe2QWW3uGxCQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFrC7O3yZeaTmXW9WH8YeOfpBLeEQ" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-07:/commentary/14412023</id>
    <updated>2009-07-07T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This bill is a central element of Congress&amp;#39; overhaul of financial regulations. It would establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency with the authority and accountability to supervise, examine, and enforce consumer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=FWuIT5nwMsTe2QWW3uGxCQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFrC7O3yZeaTmXW9WH8YeOfpBLeEQ&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.3126: Consumer Financial Protection Agency ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=P76HT76oC-He0QGWrInPCQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGAjq9raRq16FV3fK1F_0itJTAccw" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-07:/commentary/14403667</id>
    <updated>2009-07-07T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This bill is a central element of Congress&amp;#39; overhaul of financial regulations. It would establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency with the authority and accountability to supervise, examine, and enforce consumer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=P76HT76oC-He0QGWrInPCQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGAjq9raRq16FV3fK1F_0itJTAccw&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.3126: Consumer Financial Protection Agency ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=_xiHT4C1FIyK8AGp4MW_CA&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGuAIZtL1MDZqGYFs8tJNwWR34SwA" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-07:/commentary/14383462</id>
    <updated>2009-07-07T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This bill is a central element of Congress&amp;#39; overhaul of financial regulations. It would establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency with the authority and accountability to supervise, examine, and enforce consumer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=_xiHT4C1FIyK8AGp4MW_CA&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGuAIZtL1MDZqGYFs8tJNwWR34SwA&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.3126: Consumer Financial Protection Agency ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=KG6GT7z4BYeq8AGH_ZGyCA&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHhzCX_2PxjqcgOOt3ZJekCbLzoOw" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-07:/commentary/14368320</id>
    <updated>2009-07-07T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This bill is a central element of Congress&amp;#39; overhaul of financial regulations. It would establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency with the authority and accountability to supervise, examine, and enforce consumer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=KG6GT7z4BYeq8AGH_ZGyCA&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHhzCX_2PxjqcgOOt3ZJekCbLzoOw&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.3126: Consumer Financial Protection Agency ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=_cSFT_3kBMfM2AXnz4maCQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFuK3TD4Ct4JQdI53rsFnbk7YssIQ" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-07:/commentary/14346644</id>
    <updated>2009-07-07T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This bill is a central element of Congress&amp;#39; overhaul of financial regulations. It would establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency with the authority and accountability to supervise, examine, and enforce consumer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=_cSFT_3kBMfM2AXnz4maCQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFuK3TD4Ct4JQdI53rsFnbk7YssIQ&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.3126: Consumer Financial Protection Agency ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=VBuFT4KIA8nY2QXYk5mVCQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFQYlJ64SYhpg_LVzfCE4lOlKHEuw" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-07:/commentary/14329521</id>
    <updated>2009-07-07T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This bill is a central element of Congress&amp;#39; overhaul of financial regulations. It would establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency with the authority and accountability to supervise, examine, and enforce consumer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=VBuFT4KIA8nY2QXYk5mVCQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFQYlJ64SYhpg_LVzfCE4lOlKHEuw&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.3126: Consumer Financial Protection Agency ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=KT15T-3REsWU2QWc85G2Bg&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHZ0_FFItFDRCEoE8XCZiSVXz20RQ" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-07:/commentary/14039013</id>
    <updated>2009-07-07T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This bill is a central element of Congress&amp;#39; overhaul of financial regulations. It would establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency with the authority and accountability to supervise, examine, and enforce consumer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=KT15T-3REsWU2QWc85G2Bg&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHZ0_FFItFDRCEoE8XCZiSVXz20RQ&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=DpZ4T8qSBKetsQLB2ZWiBA&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFhVzfTTIz4NsSKgaRFN5X_YGzAsg" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-07:/commentary/14019290</id>
    <updated>2009-07-07T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This bill is a central element of Congress&amp;#39; overhaul of financial regulations. It would establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency with the authority and accountability to supervise, examine, and enforce consumer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=DpZ4T8qSBKetsQLB2ZWiBA&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFhVzfTTIz4NsSKgaRFN5X_YGzAsg&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-07:/commentary/14002078</id>
    <updated>2009-07-07T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This bill is a central element of Congress&amp;#39; overhaul of financial regulations. It would establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency with the authority and accountability to supervise, examine, and enforce consumer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=MO13T8nJDtOnsAKr_sGhBA&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHsb6w4R4GR_jhcUb-bMuwJPwWfJQ&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=l0d3T8biBsXg2QW12M21Bg&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHi3tz_Rg1TPUpVZ6Yj3Egp_JJiEQ" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-07:/commentary/13982560</id>
    <updated>2009-07-07T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This bill is a central element of Congress&amp;#39; overhaul of financial regulations. It would establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency with the authority and accountability to supervise, examine, and enforce consumer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=l0d3T8biBsXg2QW12M21Bg&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHi3tz_Rg1TPUpVZ6Yj3Egp_JJiEQ&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=RJt2T9KdJamvsgL846yhBA&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHNj3aKZcM_VrhaiNqHy_THm88pqg" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-07:/commentary/13964534</id>
    <updated>2009-07-07T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This bill is a central element of Congress&amp;#39; overhaul of financial regulations. It would establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency with the authority and accountability to supervise, examine, and enforce consumer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=RJt2T9KdJamvsgL846yhBA&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHNj3aKZcM_VrhaiNqHy_THm88pqg&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=c_J1T-HeJ-Ww2wW1sM2XDQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFoWCK19-DtO_kcYnpPgUrZYObKjA" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-07:/commentary/13942836</id>
    <updated>2009-07-07T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This bill is a central element of Congress&amp;#39; overhaul of financial regulations. It would establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency with the authority and accountability to supervise, examine, and enforce consumer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=c_J1T-HeJ-Ww2wW1sM2XDQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFoWCK19-DtO_kcYnpPgUrZYObKjA&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=o2BtT5PBEsb5sQLTntniBQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNG9AmkyOZ6sikIPSZEhCcLC2FpUNw" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-07:/commentary/13696909</id>
    <updated>2009-07-07T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This bill is a central element of Congress&amp;#39; overhaul of financial regulations. It would establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency with the authority and accountability to supervise, examine, and enforce consumer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=o2BtT5PBEsb5sQLTntniBQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNG9AmkyOZ6sikIPSZEhCcLC2FpUNw&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-07:/commentary/13675505</id>
    <updated>2009-07-07T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This bill is a central element of Congress&amp;#39; overhaul of financial regulations. It would establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency with the authority and accountability to supervise, examine, and enforce consumer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=GLpsT6rJGeXy2QXlsJH2BQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEdzt4PWSwQvJed_U86eCq9VpA2rA&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=5w9sT-2cCsPQ2AXtisGNBg&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGTEKeKjoA2qtLEwVf4_uJHVh0x6g" rel="alternate"/>
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    <updated>2009-07-07T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This bill is a central element of Congress&amp;#39; overhaul of financial regulations. It would establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency with the authority and accountability to supervise, examine, and enforce consumer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=5w9sT-2cCsPQ2AXtisGNBg&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGTEKeKjoA2qtLEwVf4_uJHVh0x6g&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.3126: Consumer Financial Protection Agency ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=Sm1rT47kEeaMsAK__LjoBQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFOGsNGKk_UQ2XcNwyRyQS0RPfqjw" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-07:/commentary/13633195</id>
    <updated>2009-07-07T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This bill is a central element of Congress&amp;#39; overhaul of financial regulations. It would establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency with the authority and accountability to supervise, examine, and enforce consumer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=Sm1rT47kEeaMsAK__LjoBQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFOGsNGKk_UQ2XcNwyRyQS0RPfqjw&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.3126: Consumer Financial Protection Agency ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=Y71qT-DgGNLMsQKYra2MBg&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHc-dWgnijMIjnYCX6nTdHzmLzYIw" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-07:/commentary/13612425</id>
    <updated>2009-07-07T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This bill is a central element of Congress&amp;#39; overhaul of financial regulations. It would establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency with the authority and accountability to supervise, examine, and enforce consumer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=Y71qT-DgGNLMsQKYra2MBg&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHc-dWgnijMIjnYCX6nTdHzmLzYIw&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.3126: Consumer Financial Protection Agency ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=VBdqT6a9F5T_sQKxy4CKCQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGDlBJYCBxoEqSTMIdXcEU415UheA" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-07:/commentary/13590183</id>
    <updated>2009-07-07T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This bill is a central element of Congress&amp;#39; overhaul of financial regulations. It would establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency with the authority and accountability to supervise, examine, and enforce consumer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=VBdqT6a9F5T_sQKxy4CKCQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGDlBJYCBxoEqSTMIdXcEU415UheA&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.3126: Consumer Financial Protection Agency ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=iG1pT_efF4XY2AXxzo3nCA&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFbWjIqB04MAM15andgqkSMhGeYPw" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-07:/commentary/13569752</id>
    <updated>2009-07-07T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This bill is a central element of Congress&amp;#39; overhaul of financial regulations. It would establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency with the authority and accountability to supervise, examine, and enforce consumer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=iG1pT_efF4XY2AXxzo3nCA&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFbWjIqB04MAM15andgqkSMhGeYPw&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.3126: Consumer Financial Protection Agency ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=WhpoT5-vG8LgsQLfqaWhCQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNG2ll83LKJdDjlMQ70-GqNTfwyXPQ" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-07:/commentary/13527287</id>
    <updated>2009-07-07T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This bill is a central element of Congress&amp;#39; overhaul of financial regulations. It would establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency with the authority and accountability to supervise, examine, and enforce consumer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=WhpoT5-vG8LgsQLfqaWhCQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNG2ll83LKJdDjlMQ70-GqNTfwyXPQ&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.3126: Consumer Financial Protection Agency ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=EnFnT-bDMMOusgLEh8m2Dw&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEcQe9FkJ5d-Gm8Gh7cI05nXM4sqQ" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-07:/commentary/13504935</id>
    <updated>2009-07-07T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This bill is a central element of Congress&amp;#39; overhaul of financial regulations. It would establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency with the authority and accountability to supervise, examine, and enforce consumer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=EnFnT-bDMMOusgLEh8m2Dw&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEcQe9FkJ5d-Gm8Gh7cI05nXM4sqQ&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.3126: Consumer Financial Protection Agency ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=xchmT42YAqPOsgLP5ti2Dw&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFr11D0q2Q1zal4mGf2BVqXkeaFIQ" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-07:/commentary/13485826</id>
    <updated>2009-07-07T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This bill is a central element of Congress&amp;#39; overhaul of financial regulations. It would establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency with the authority and accountability to supervise, examine, and enforce consumer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=xchmT42YAqPOsgLP5ti2Dw&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFr11D0q2Q1zal4mGf2BVqXkeaFIQ&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.3126: Consumer Financial Protection Agency ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=ISBmT8a2GsuCsALp3ty2Dw&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEk5lR3zcDHaHBOXiA0VBtBU4gntg" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-07:/commentary/13468901</id>
    <updated>2009-07-07T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This bill is a central element of Congress&amp;#39; overhaul of financial regulations. It would establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency with the authority and accountability to supervise, examine, and enforce consumer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=ISBmT8a2GsuCsALp3ty2Dw&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEk5lR3zcDHaHBOXiA0VBtBU4gntg&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.3126: Consumer Financial Protection Agency ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=p3dlT4XnNoqlsALwyvi2Dw&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGmnTLXxOp_Z793zfUG2hvm3_mTCA" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-07:/commentary/13447918</id>
    <updated>2009-07-07T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This bill is a central element of Congress&amp;#39; overhaul of financial regulations. It would establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency with the authority and accountability to supervise, examine, and enforce consumer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=p3dlT4XnNoqlsALwyvi2Dw&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGmnTLXxOp_Z793zfUG2hvm3_mTCA&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.3126: Consumer Financial Protection Agency ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=yc5kT7usDcarsQL1yZi2Dw&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGK1S65Dnd70_s8eDG0HhrqCfApPQ" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-07:/commentary/13428539</id>
    <updated>2009-07-07T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This bill is a central element of Congress&amp;#39; overhaul of financial regulations. It would establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency with the authority and accountability to supervise, examine, and enforce consumer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=yc5kT7usDcarsQL1yZi2Dw&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGK1S65Dnd70_s8eDG0HhrqCfApPQ&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.3126: Consumer Financial Protection Agency ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=yCVkT7bdGZSAsgL8v6i2Dw&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFodiwHy2qWOBQKRTzDjLVMFTo1nA" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-07:/commentary/13408024</id>
    <updated>2009-07-07T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This bill is a central element of Congress&amp;#39; overhaul of financial regulations. It would establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency with the authority and accountability to supervise, examine, and enforce consumer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=yCVkT7bdGZSAsgL8v6i2Dw&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFodiwHy2qWOBQKRTzDjLVMFTo1nA&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.3126: Consumer Financial Protection Agency ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=s31jT8PrIO2OsAKG9aWcCw&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHX1wGuhcOVZC1F5E11XlgH8h52VQ" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-07:/commentary/13402786</id>
    <updated>2009-07-07T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This bill is a central element of Congress&amp;#39; overhaul of financial regulations. It would establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency with the authority and accountability to supervise, examine, and enforce consumer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=s31jT8PrIO2OsAKG9aWcCw&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHX1wGuhcOVZC1F5E11XlgH8h52VQ&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.3126: Consumer Financial Protection Agency ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=_dliT-nuJsaOsQLl55GcCw&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEH14iHwHyrwYsxI14htIhHTozR6A" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-07:/commentary/13392049</id>
    <updated>2009-07-07T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This bill is a central element of Congress&amp;#39; overhaul of financial regulations. It would establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency with the authority and accountability to supervise, examine, and enforce consumer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=_dliT-nuJsaOsQLl55GcCw&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEH14iHwHyrwYsxI14htIhHTozR6A&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=ty5iT5zbO-qW2AW43ZWfDg&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGuvSKTmOIk14oNsOjg21b07CA0mQ" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-07:/commentary/13368097</id>
    <updated>2009-07-07T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This bill is a central element of Congress&amp;#39; overhaul of financial regulations. It would establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency with the authority and accountability to supervise, examine, and enforce consumer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=ty5iT5zbO-qW2AW43ZWfDg&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGuvSKTmOIk14oNsOjg21b07CA0mQ&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.3126: Consumer Financial Protection Agency ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=l4RhT7XHC4TJsQLF6LSJAg&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFsA742YI2OBkQ-4IDMv2MW2oimKQ" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-07:/commentary/13352395</id>
    <updated>2009-07-07T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This bill is a central element of Congress&amp;#39; overhaul of financial regulations. It would establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency with the authority and accountability to supervise, examine, and enforce consumer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=l4RhT7XHC4TJsQLF6LSJAg&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFsA742YI2OBkQ-4IDMv2MW2oimKQ&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.3126: Consumer Financial Protection Agency ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=Kd1gT5SbGcSW2AW2u9CLCA&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGIZm3JhEcR4naRnfhvl_rerKLnMQ" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-07:/commentary/13329002</id>
    <updated>2009-07-07T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This bill is a central element of Congress&amp;#39; overhaul of financial regulations. It would establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency with the authority and accountability to supervise, examine, and enforce consumer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=Kd1gT5SbGcSW2AW2u9CLCA&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGIZm3JhEcR4naRnfhvl_rerKLnMQ&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=TjZgT7yENsfK2AXJyY2RCA&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGYLLPoQeyFp3pFL2f82KfErRX2zg" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-07:/commentary/13312051</id>
    <updated>2009-07-07T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This bill is a central element of Congress&amp;#39; overhaul of financial regulations. It would establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency with the authority and accountability to supervise, examine, and enforce consumer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=TjZgT7yENsfK2AXJyY2RCA&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGYLLPoQeyFp3pFL2f82KfErRX2zg&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=zIpfT6ulHKjy2QWn4rGCCA&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFPwW0uagnRnokNM4Dj8s0aqWZiJw" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-07:/commentary/13287346</id>
    <updated>2009-07-07T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This bill is a central element of Congress&amp;#39; overhaul of financial regulations. It would establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency with the authority and accountability to supervise, examine, and enforce consumer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=zIpfT6ulHKjy2QWn4rGCCA&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFPwW0uagnRnokNM4Dj8s0aqWZiJw&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.3126: Consumer Financial Protection Agency ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=jeFeT9ClNIPy2QXVxuCMCA&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNG_2YqOcL_h52WCisyVctf8tZQbKw" rel="alternate"/>
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    <updated>2009-07-07T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This bill is a central element of Congress&amp;#39; overhaul of financial regulations. It would establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency with the authority and accountability to supervise, examine, and enforce consumer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=jeFeT9ClNIPy2QXVxuCMCA&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNG_2YqOcL_h52WCisyVctf8tZQbKw&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.3126: Consumer Financial Protection Agency ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=9DdeT4j4L8We2wXEvtmFDw&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNG1iDHeT8X4e8dpGCZCfL7LZcKzww" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-07:/commentary/13245807</id>
    <updated>2009-07-07T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This bill is a central element of Congress&amp;#39; overhaul of financial regulations. It would establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency with the authority and accountability to supervise, examine, and enforce consumer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=9DdeT4j4L8We2wXEvtmFDw&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNG1iDHeT8X4e8dpGCZCfL7LZcKzww&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.3126: Consumer Financial Protection Agency ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=EJBdT5XqL4PI2gXjyZjzDg&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGBKcPiakBULmoelAU6v2eno7OA9g" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-07:/commentary/13228044</id>
    <updated>2009-07-07T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This bill is a central element of Congress&amp;#39; overhaul of financial regulations. It would establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency with the authority and accountability to supervise, examine, and enforce consumer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=EJBdT5XqL4PI2gXjyZjzDg&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGBKcPiakBULmoelAU6v2eno7OA9g&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.3126: Consumer Financial Protection Agency ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=HuZcT7HCEeXpsQKpq-mtDQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGCeu2hhokAQAdpLc8kFB9pN0hk1A" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-07:/commentary/13206265</id>
    <updated>2009-07-07T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This bill is a central element of Congress&amp;#39; overhaul of financial regulations. It would establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency with the authority and accountability to supervise, examine, and enforce consumer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=HuZcT7HCEeXpsQKpq-mtDQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGCeu2hhokAQAdpLc8kFB9pN0hk1A&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.3126: Consumer Financial Protection Agency ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=rEtcT47qIaiusQLmq4TcDQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNG2BLbXb-LtSnnptMt9uZVFYeQGZQ" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-07:/commentary/13187146</id>
    <updated>2009-07-07T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This bill is a central element of Congress&amp;#39; overhaul of financial regulations. It would establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency with the authority and accountability to supervise, examine, and enforce consumer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=rEtcT47qIaiusQLmq4TcDQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNG2BLbXb-LtSnnptMt9uZVFYeQGZQ&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.3126: Consumer Financial Protection Agency ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=UaNbT5H8GYKU2AWo95zQDg&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHWwpQ2UaZvu4g2ZI0pFQmTlCs1vg" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-07:/commentary/13163768</id>
    <updated>2009-07-07T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This bill is a central element of Congress&amp;#39; overhaul of financial regulations. It would establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency with the authority and accountability to supervise, examine, and enforce consumer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=UaNbT5H8GYKU2AWo95zQDg&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHWwpQ2UaZvu4g2ZI0pFQmTlCs1vg&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.3126: Consumer Financial Protection Agency ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=XPpaT7HlOqK0sQKS8rnBDQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGTgyhA9nB6Mr1RSCbewnRfMr6aCQ" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-07:/commentary/13145801</id>
    <updated>2009-07-07T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This bill is a central element of Congress&amp;#39; overhaul of financial regulations. It would establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency with the authority and accountability to supervise, examine, and enforce consumer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=XPpaT7HlOqK0sQKS8rnBDQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGTgyhA9nB6Mr1RSCbewnRfMr6aCQ&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.3126: Consumer Financial Protection Agency ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=4KhZT9P_JOirsQLGoL3gDQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNE8ItxHswOvPQlpAeYmtwAKoJI3wA" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-07:/commentary/13103725</id>
    <updated>2009-07-07T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This bill is a central element of Congress&amp;#39; overhaul of financial regulations. It would establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency with the authority and accountability to supervise, examine, and enforce consumer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=4KhZT9P_JOirsQLGoL3gDQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNE8ItxHswOvPQlpAeYmtwAKoJI3wA&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.3126: Consumer Financial Protection Agency ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=DgFZT4yHGtL3sQLjrNyzDQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFpczoDIKyzOpekPQPlTsducq8jjA" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-07:/commentary/13084690</id>
    <updated>2009-07-07T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This bill is a central element of Congress&amp;#39; overhaul of financial regulations. It would establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency with the authority and accountability to supervise, examine, and enforce consumer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=DgFZT4yHGtL3sQLjrNyzDQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFpczoDIKyzOpekPQPlTsducq8jjA&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.3126: Consumer Financial Protection Agency ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=zlhYT7yVEvH_sQKmuIHYDQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEdY63oMkCjhSLngtQwBOyb6jVemw" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-07:/commentary/13064329</id>
    <updated>2009-07-07T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This bill is a central element of Congress&amp;#39; overhaul of financial regulations. It would establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency with the authority and accountability to supervise, examine, and enforce consumer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=zlhYT7yVEvH_sQKmuIHYDQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEdY63oMkCjhSLngtQwBOyb6jVemw&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.3126: Consumer Financial Protection Agency ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=CK9XT4-fD8PQ2wXWvbj9Dg&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEq9N1nYDWKkgJjmFbQtAARuOSVyQ" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-07:/commentary/13045399</id>
    <updated>2009-07-07T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This bill is a central element of Congress&amp;#39; overhaul of financial regulations. It would establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency with the authority and accountability to supervise, examine, and enforce consumer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=CK9XT4-fD8PQ2wXWvbj9Dg&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEq9N1nYDWKkgJjmFbQtAARuOSVyQ&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.3126: Consumer Financial Protection Agency ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=-gVXT7zdA4eQsAKOxKnKDQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNG-S2w-Xcr3KQ3UcGDOZmkIYYobHQ" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-07:/commentary/13024485</id>
    <updated>2009-07-07T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This bill is a central element of Congress&amp;#39; overhaul of financial regulations. It would establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency with the authority and accountability to supervise, examine, and enforce consumer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=-gVXT7zdA4eQsAKOxKnKDQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNG-S2w-Xcr3KQ3UcGDOZmkIYYobHQ&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=Cl1WT-vABoOCsgKa0_XgCQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCgQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEJjTUQ4X9hsScQwu391rTL0V5g5Q" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-07:/commentary/13005685</id>
    <updated>2009-07-07T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This bill is a central element of Congress&amp;#39; overhaul of financial regulations. It would establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency with the authority and accountability to supervise, examine, and enforce consumer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=Cl1WT-vABoOCsgKa0_XgCQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCgQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEJjTUQ4X9hsScQwu391rTL0V5g5Q&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-07:/commentary/12984336</id>
    <updated>2009-07-07T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This bill is a central element of Congress&amp;#39; overhaul of financial regulations. It would establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency with the authority and accountability to supervise, examine, and enforce consumer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=47NVT-_WGoPgsQKwv7zMCQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCgQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEriTOFmzP-tW9qcxsZfrHtkl_Khg&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=qQpVT4__O_T4sQKEz6CZCQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCgQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFJPrhMMz_6op_PGpeW2M-Jb26efQ" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-07:/commentary/12967143</id>
    <updated>2009-07-07T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This bill is a central element of Congress&amp;#39; overhaul of financial regulations. It would establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency with the authority and accountability to supervise, examine, and enforce consumer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=qQpVT4__O_T4sQKEz6CZCQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCgQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFJPrhMMz_6op_PGpeW2M-Jb26efQ&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=7WJUT7P9FInlsQKI2OTvBQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCgQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFgFEGtYOHh9o74Nd5kgjkv18pzDg" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-07:/commentary/12945672</id>
    <updated>2009-07-07T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This bill is a central element of Congress&amp;#39; overhaul of financial regulations. It would establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency with the authority and accountability to supervise, examine, and enforce consumer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=7WJUT7P9FInlsQKI2OTvBQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCgQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFgFEGtYOHh9o74Nd5kgjkv18pzDg&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=fblTT8iPMdL0sQLg44DwBQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCgQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEueUWUoeauCLO_1sMYMYrfDjedNg" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-07:/commentary/12929046</id>
    <updated>2009-07-07T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This bill is a central element of Congress&amp;#39; overhaul of financial regulations. It would establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency with the authority and accountability to supervise, examine, and enforce consumer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=fblTT8iPMdL0sQLg44DwBQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCgQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEueUWUoeauCLO_1sMYMYrfDjedNg&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=dRBTT6POKuSEsgKHwpnwBQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCgQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGtW0gse0N888HtZipz5Rdb7m-f6Q" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-07:/commentary/12907018</id>
    <updated>2009-07-07T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This bill is a central element of Congress&amp;#39; overhaul of financial regulations. It would establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency with the authority and accountability to supervise, examine, and enforce consumer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=dRBTT6POKuSEsgKHwpnwBQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCgQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGtW0gse0N888HtZipz5Rdb7m-f6Q&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-07:/commentary/12890543</id>
    <updated>2009-07-07T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This bill is a central element of Congress&amp;#39; overhaul of financial regulations. It would establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency with the authority and accountability to supervise, examine, and enforce consumer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=EmhST6da6YiyAofA7O8F&amp;amp;ved=0CCgQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHn4eUKJjW98Q6mWNCq6U9a1YVyRQ&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.3126: Consumer Financial Protection Agency ... - OpenCongress</title>
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This bill is a central element of Congress&amp;#39; overhaul of financial regulations. It would establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency with the authority and accountability to supervise, examine, and enforce consumer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=QL9RT8HKCKHnsQKRjoXwBQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCgQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGTqFb0z-QKRrHTrNprAmXLw4gzug&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.3126: Consumer Financial Protection Agency ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=CRdRT4SpJYi0sQLPmLzADg&amp;amp;ved=0CCgQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNG-DsXrzEgq6CpbmvF5ENQ06_XX5g" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-07:/commentary/12847273</id>
    <updated>2009-07-07T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This bill is a central element of Congress&amp;#39; overhaul of financial regulations. It would establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency with the authority and accountability to supervise, examine, and enforce consumer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=CRdRT4SpJYi0sQLPmLzADg&amp;amp;ved=0CCgQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNG-DsXrzEgq6CpbmvF5ENQ06_XX5g&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.3126: Consumer Financial Protection Agency ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=Qm5QT5jfPO_HsQKom5W8Dg&amp;amp;ved=0CCgQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFtjptF7YqtXr7ZnWHvPsgHY3E_UA" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-07:/commentary/12825622</id>
    <updated>2009-07-07T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This bill is a central element of Congress&amp;#39; overhaul of financial regulations. It would establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency with the authority and accountability to supervise, examine, and enforce consumer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=Qm5QT5jfPO_HsQKom5W8Dg&amp;amp;ved=0CCgQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFtjptF7YqtXr7ZnWHvPsgHY3E_UA&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.3126: Consumer Financial Protection Agency ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=DclPT5ySGYiDsAL1vqitDg&amp;amp;ved=0CCgQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNENprrrF9lbZBlVSoVVmmnD6rpjag" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-07:/commentary/12801622</id>
    <updated>2009-07-07T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This bill is a central element of Congress&amp;#39; overhaul of financial regulations. It would establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency with the authority and accountability to supervise, examine, and enforce consumer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=DclPT5ySGYiDsAL1vqitDg&amp;amp;ved=0CCgQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNENprrrF9lbZBlVSoVVmmnD6rpjag&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.3126: Consumer Financial Protection Agency ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=VxxPT6bUKc3KsQL4m9SrDg&amp;amp;ved=0CCgQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNG1nKo8rGtBvzUFiv6mePcj6sRcKA" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-07:/commentary/12782752</id>
    <updated>2009-07-07T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This bill is a central element of Congress&amp;#39; overhaul of financial regulations. It would establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency with the authority and accountability to supervise, examine, and enforce consumer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=VxxPT6bUKc3KsQL4m9SrDg&amp;amp;ved=0CCgQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNG1nKo8rGtBvzUFiv6mePcj6sRcKA&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.3126: Consumer Financial Protection Agency ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=4HJOT8iZOcj3sQL446wH&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGdeDc7d8DnKZk9XDjeF8CPSI_2KQ" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-07:/commentary/12763527</id>
    <updated>2009-07-07T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This bill is a central element of Congress&amp;#39; overhaul of financial regulations. It would establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency with the authority and accountability to supervise, examine, and enforce consumer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=4HJOT8iZOcj3sQL446wH&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGdeDc7d8DnKZk9XDjeF8CPSI_2KQ&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.3126: Consumer Financial Protection Agency ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=H8pNT5D2D8b9sQLzwcUk&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFtWSyYyjq0Aq40QydjO-LaAICgVw" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-07:/commentary/12740492</id>
    <updated>2009-07-07T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This bill is a central element of Congress&amp;#39; overhaul of financial regulations. It would establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency with the authority and accountability to supervise, examine, and enforce consumer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=H8pNT5D2D8b9sQLzwcUk&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFtWSyYyjq0Aq40QydjO-LaAICgVw&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.3126: Consumer Financial Protection Agency ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=mCFNT9DgCqObiQKZnbCdDw&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEtyZyUa5-7AVM6E80MYbrsrFl2SQ" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-07:/commentary/12723341</id>
    <updated>2009-07-07T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This bill is a central element of Congress&amp;#39; overhaul of financial regulations. It would establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency with the authority and accountability to supervise, examine, and enforce consumer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=mCFNT9DgCqObiQKZnbCdDw&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEtyZyUa5-7AVM6E80MYbrsrFl2SQ&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.3126: Consumer Financial Protection Agency ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=KXlMT6c3w46xAtX1vQY&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEe7D1koxhftkaVjhBTi1rXEnY-Ng" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-07:/commentary/12700895</id>
    <updated>2009-07-07T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This bill is a central element of Congress&amp;#39; overhaul of financial regulations. It would establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency with the authority and accountability to supervise, examine, and enforce consumer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=KXlMT6c3w46xAtX1vQY&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEe7D1koxhftkaVjhBTi1rXEnY-Ng&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.3126: Consumer Financial Protection Agency ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=ONBLT4asFY2EsAKP4PnqCA&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGAV2iIQH0FtKIejqeX2JIrSMgrog" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-07:/commentary/12685935</id>
    <updated>2009-07-07T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This bill is a central element of Congress&amp;#39; overhaul of financial regulations. It would establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency with the authority and accountability to supervise, examine, and enforce consumer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=ONBLT4asFY2EsAKP4PnqCA&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGAV2iIQH0FtKIejqeX2JIrSMgrog&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.3126: Consumer Financial Protection Agency ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=pCdLT8OsF4qMsALw4eDqCA&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHIMHqmsC3ymwbWWJM12ctJFf7wVA" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-07:/commentary/12662784</id>
    <updated>2009-07-07T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This bill is a central element of Congress&amp;#39; overhaul of financial regulations. It would establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency with the authority and accountability to supervise, examine, and enforce consumer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=pCdLT8OsF4qMsALw4eDqCA&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHIMHqmsC3ymwbWWJM12ctJFf7wVA&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.3126: Consumer Financial Protection Agency ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=fzFHT7LzCYWKsALznOTqCA&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNH-rH6Ogi5MTnspGwcuZP08Z8Xxlg" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-07:/commentary/12547026</id>
    <updated>2009-07-07T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This bill is a central element of Congress&amp;#39; overhaul of financial regulations. It would establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency with the authority and accountability to supervise, examine, and enforce consumer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=fzFHT7LzCYWKsALznOTqCA&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNH-rH6Ogi5MTnspGwcuZP08Z8Xxlg&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.3126: Consumer Financial Protection Agency ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=U4pGT4r0N4TQgAfj_5CJDg&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGMRZpLcIsmLTExnmhFx9XzvfrpTQ" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-07:/commentary/12530742</id>
    <updated>2009-07-07T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This bill is a central element of Congress&amp;#39; overhaul of financial regulations. It would establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency with the authority and accountability to supervise, examine, and enforce consumer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=U4pGT4r0N4TQgAfj_5CJDg&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGMRZpLcIsmLTExnmhFx9XzvfrpTQ&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=KeFFT6ffHqmlsQKHv_jCDw&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFaBFUkCENg4aRPv1OREEhS6ua9rA" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-07:/commentary/12508063</id>
    <updated>2009-07-07T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This bill is a central element of Congress&amp;#39; overhaul of financial regulations. It would establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency with the authority and accountability to supervise, examine, and enforce consumer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=KeFFT6ffHqmlsQKHv_jCDw&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFaBFUkCENg4aRPv1OREEhS6ua9rA&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.3126: Consumer Financial Protection Agency ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=QjxFT7KnJuSGsALXpdzCDw&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHMWKn51Ev3kNHhet_hY0AXBV_EXA" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-07:/commentary/12492561</id>
    <updated>2009-07-07T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This bill is a central element of Congress&amp;#39; overhaul of financial regulations. It would establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency with the authority and accountability to supervise, examine, and enforce consumer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=QjxFT7KnJuSGsALXpdzCDw&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHMWKn51Ev3kNHhet_hY0AXBV_EXA&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.3126: Consumer Financial Protection Agency ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=i49ET4_xH6yHsAKI79jCDw&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEPNLcwbNVY7n0JNM4sHxzAQJuwBg" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-07:/commentary/12469149</id>
    <updated>2009-07-07T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This bill is a central element of Congress&amp;#39; overhaul of financial regulations. It would establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency with the authority and accountability to supervise, examine, and enforce consumer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=i49ET4_xH6yHsAKI79jCDw&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEPNLcwbNVY7n0JNM4sHxzAQJuwBg&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.3126: Consumer Financial Protection Agency ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=Zz5DT5nFCYji2QWyjvmQCA&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFxfxziTjbAsQ8KBqwh6WD-JIiMnA" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-07:/commentary/12430598</id>
    <updated>2009-07-07T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This bill is a central element of Congress&amp;#39; overhaul of financial regulations. It would establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency with the authority and accountability to supervise, examine, and enforce consumer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=Zz5DT5nFCYji2QWyjvmQCA&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFxfxziTjbAsQ8KBqwh6WD-JIiMnA&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.3126: Consumer Financial Protection Agency ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=WZRCT8eyEqW62gXGpZS0CA&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFVlFM9_JlSIa-1OV4J2ypXze2sWA" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-07:/commentary/12417522</id>
    <updated>2009-07-07T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This bill is a central element of Congress&amp;#39; overhaul of financial regulations. It would establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency with the authority and accountability to supervise, examine, and enforce consumer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=WZRCT8eyEqW62gXGpZS0CA&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFVlFM9_JlSIa-1OV4J2ypXze2sWA&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=duxBT9idCoK02gXb09yVCA&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHund9kEUpbo5zWbP9taK9i5YTCtw" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-07:/commentary/12392580</id>
    <updated>2009-07-07T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This bill is a central element of Congress&amp;#39; overhaul of financial regulations. It would establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency with the authority and accountability to supervise, examine, and enforce consumer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=duxBT9idCoK02gXb09yVCA&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHund9kEUpbo5zWbP9taK9i5YTCtw&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.3126: Consumer Financial Protection Agency ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=QkNBT5qrJ_TW2wWatajWCg&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEJvwKtS6WM2ODAlB4Grj0Ryud7BA" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-07:/commentary/12380011</id>
    <updated>2009-07-07T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This bill is a central element of Congress&amp;#39; overhaul of financial regulations. It would establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency with the authority and accountability to supervise, examine, and enforce consumer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=QkNBT5qrJ_TW2wWatajWCg&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEJvwKtS6WM2ODAlB4Grj0Ryud7BA&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.3126: Consumer Financial Protection Agency ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=KJtAT438POfC2wW_-_2SCA&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFT_wMpnzcSusA2UGJeMqzbcdWSuQ" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-07:/commentary/12354691</id>
    <updated>2009-07-07T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This bill is a central element of Congress&amp;#39; overhaul of financial regulations. It would establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency with the authority and accountability to supervise, examine, and enforce consumer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=KJtAT438POfC2wW_-_2SCA&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFT_wMpnzcSusA2UGJeMqzbcdWSuQ&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.3126: Consumer Financial Protection Agency ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=AvI_T5qxLqKc2AXJ3bVs&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFD9OljFjw68C-Pea07hEzQl0IxWQ" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-07:/commentary/12341436</id>
    <updated>2009-07-07T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This bill is a central element of Congress&amp;#39; overhaul of financial regulations. It would establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency with the authority and accountability to supervise, examine, and enforce consumer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=AvI_T5qxLqKc2AXJ3bVs&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFD9OljFjw68C-Pea07hEzQl0IxWQ&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.3126: Consumer Financial Protection Agency ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=YCUuT8WdLbOFsAKfs-GvDg&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEcr6V3xNzbpYbTaANAaEcTtisV_w" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-07:/commentary/12016073</id>
    <updated>2009-07-07T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This bill is a central element of Congress&amp;#39; overhaul of financial regulations. It would establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency with the authority and accountability to supervise, examine, and enforce consumer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=YCUuT8WdLbOFsAKfs-GvDg&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEcr6V3xNzbpYbTaANAaEcTtisV_w&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.3126: Consumer Financial Protection Agency ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=h3wtT83OCMO2sQLe-smaDg&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGtCDEy8DlnJSiaNTwcxfx_Y8E4cQ" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-07:/commentary/12002050</id>
    <updated>2009-07-07T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This bill is a central element of Congress&amp;#39; overhaul of financial regulations. It would establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency with the authority and accountability to supervise, examine, and enforce consumer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=h3wtT83OCMO2sQLe-smaDg&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGtCDEy8DlnJSiaNTwcxfx_Y8E4cQ&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.3126: Consumer Financial Protection Agency ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=69QsT7P5Ma3ksQL97OC2Dg&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGpgXLgfWUQDvPQ5R8MqsQrAfpGRQ" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-07:/commentary/11977306</id>
    <updated>2009-07-07T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This bill is a central element of Congress&amp;#39; overhaul of financial regulations. It would establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency with the authority and accountability to supervise, examine, and enforce consumer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=69QsT7P5Ma3ksQL97OC2Dg&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGpgXLgfWUQDvPQ5R8MqsQrAfpGRQ&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.3126: Consumer Financial Protection Agency ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=GSssT4LbEMfc2AW86qz5Dg&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFloAg2VED5uSFvV0yJTJaeqW3_XQ" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-07:/commentary/11970816</id>
    <updated>2009-07-07T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This bill is a central element of Congress&amp;#39; overhaul of financial regulations. It would establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency with the authority and accountability to supervise, examine, and enforce consumer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=GSssT4LbEMfc2AW86qz5Dg&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFloAg2VED5uSFvV0yJTJaeqW3_XQ&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.3126: Consumer Financial Protection Agency ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=2d4oT4yVCeWxsAKinayyAg&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEkH1PEfTAqMzShxGqqJkoMFVWvYw" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-07:/commentary/11937151</id>
    <updated>2009-07-07T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This bill is a central element of Congress&amp;#39; overhaul of financial regulations. It would establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency with the authority and accountability to supervise, examine, and enforce consumer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=2d4oT4yVCeWxsAKinayyAg&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEkH1PEfTAqMzShxGqqJkoMFVWvYw&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.3126: Consumer Financial Protection Agency ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=8TYoT9WQKqfs2QWFg4jYAg&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFpXxOP-aXteaQIldMdm4SPKuauGg" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-07:/commentary/11924837</id>
    <updated>2009-07-07T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This bill is a central element of Congress&amp;#39; overhaul of financial regulations. It would establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency with the authority and accountability to supervise, examine, and enforce consumer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=8TYoT9WQKqfs2QWFg4jYAg&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFpXxOP-aXteaQIldMdm4SPKuauGg&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.3126: Consumer Financial Protection Agency ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=xY0nT9L_BLSCsgK9yoXmAg&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHTENkYlSWj9S9lKbg9Mkcwf8df5g" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-07:/commentary/11897810</id>
    <updated>2009-07-07T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This bill is a central element of Congress&amp;#39; overhaul of financial regulations. It would establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency with the authority and accountability to supervise, examine, and enforce consumer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=xY0nT9L_BLSCsgK9yoXmAg&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHTENkYlSWj9S9lKbg9Mkcwf8df5g&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.3126: Consumer Financial Protection Agency ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=8-QmT6KtKIqEsALHz9yMAg&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNExSjZ1sSHZTdlZrmMEjN6pGFdhxg" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-07:/commentary/11891312</id>
    <updated>2009-07-07T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This bill is a central element of Congress&amp;#39; overhaul of financial regulations. It would establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency with the authority and accountability to supervise, examine, and enforce consumer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=8-QmT6KtKIqEsALHz9yMAg&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNExSjZ1sSHZTdlZrmMEjN6pGFdhxg&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.3126: Consumer Financial Protection Agency ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=STwmT8DdNoOl2AXC2sTfDg&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFRa_IObCMfCGkr1Hl7OGFzwJ5wlw" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-07:/commentary/11875311</id>
    <updated>2009-07-07T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This bill is a central element of Congress&amp;#39; overhaul of financial regulations. It would establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency with the authority and accountability to supervise, examine, and enforce consumer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=STwmT8DdNoOl2AXC2sTfDg&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFRa_IObCMfCGkr1Hl7OGFzwJ5wlw&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.3126: Consumer Financial Protection Agency ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=hpMlT6zKGeaKsAK69KSMAg&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHBEK1_VWOfqPnEOxboCcHnjiEs7A" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-07:/commentary/11863668</id>
    <updated>2009-07-07T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This bill is a central element of Congress&amp;#39; overhaul of financial regulations. It would establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency with the authority and accountability to supervise, examine, and enforce consumer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=hpMlT6zKGeaKsAK69KSMAg&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHBEK1_VWOfqPnEOxboCcHnjiEs7A&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.3126: Consumer Financial Protection Agency ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=sOokT_P0HY73sQLblqmMAg&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNG4jEwlLOKJmMrgUfHp3EssGePhYw" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-07:/commentary/11837094</id>
    <updated>2009-07-07T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This bill is a central element of Congress&amp;#39; overhaul of financial regulations. It would establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency with the authority and accountability to supervise, examine, and enforce consumer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=sOokT_P0HY73sQLblqmMAg&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNG4jEwlLOKJmMrgUfHp3EssGePhYw&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.3126: Consumer Financial Protection Agency ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=_kEkT6j_MLKmsQKU4JyMAg&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHl35ysLbdYMZlcNitgvLth5ZC2ng" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-07:/commentary/11824571</id>
    <updated>2009-07-07T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This bill is a central element of Congress&amp;#39; overhaul of financial regulations. It would establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency with the authority and accountability to supervise, examine, and enforce consumer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=_kEkT6j_MLKmsQKU4JyMAg&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHl35ysLbdYMZlcNitgvLth5ZC2ng&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.3126: Consumer Financial Protection Agency ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=k5kjT46KC4OSgweE0qzgCA&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFUhJhO_hS-wkeuCXuxCR4qY9mxUw" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-07:/commentary/11799378</id>
    <updated>2009-07-07T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This bill is a central element of Congress&amp;#39; overhaul of financial regulations. It would establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency with the authority and accountability to supervise, examine, and enforce consumer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=k5kjT46KC4OSgweE0qzgCA&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFUhJhO_hS-wkeuCXuxCR4qY9mxUw&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.3126: Consumer Financial Protection Agency ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=5PAiT7zPGNHHsQLQ6K3DCQ&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHjub0dqQ72lHsvLw05xeqgjklq2Q" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-07:/commentary/11786140</id>
    <updated>2009-07-07T01:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>opencongress.org</name>
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This bill is a central element of Congress&amp;#39; overhaul of financial regulations. It would establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency with the authority and accountability to supervise, examine, and enforce consumer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=5PAiT7zPGNHHsQLQ6K3DCQ&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHjub0dqQ72lHsvLw05xeqgjklq2Q&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.3126: Consumer Financial Protection Agency ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=NUgiT8_zOpOJ2AX9h7DfDg&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHmsmq8l5jXLhXmzeGbrtgdo6KMZw" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-07:/commentary/11761454</id>
    <updated>2009-07-07T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This bill is a central element of Congress&amp;#39; overhaul of financial regulations. It would establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency with the authority and accountability to supervise, examine, and enforce consumer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=NUgiT8_zOpOJ2AX9h7DfDg&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHmsmq8l5jXLhXmzeGbrtgdo6KMZw&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.3126: Consumer Financial Protection Agency ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=hPcgT8_NOsWJsgLjlMS0CQ&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEkZEHnbNtmCdnmrO5IcceXrmPzew" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-07:/commentary/11722632</id>
    <updated>2009-07-07T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This bill is a central element of Congress&amp;#39; overhaul of financial regulations. It would establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency with the authority and accountability to supervise, examine, and enforce consumer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3126/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=hPcgT8_NOsWJsgLjlMS0CQ&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEkZEHnbNtmCdnmrO5IcceXrmPzew&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Action: Introduced: HR 3126: To establish the Consumer ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h111-3126" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-06:/commentary/5517290</id>
    <updated>2009-07-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Active Legislation -- Tracked by GovTrack.us </name>
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Rep. Barney Frank [D-MA4] introduced this bill. [This event matched these trackers: Active Legislation ]&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h111-3126&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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