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John Breyault
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He/Him/His | Consumer advocate, scam fighter, XC/T&F Dad, chess and political junkie, tech geek, proud Franco-Virginian, GMU '99. Views expressed are my own.
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Canceling grants to study #SocialSecurity imposter scams in the name of … reducing fraud?

Welcome to #DOGEWorld, folks. 🙄 washingtonpost.com/business/202...
Why DOGE is struggling to find fraud in Social Security
Claims of massive fraud by Elon Musk and President Trump are at odds with reams of audits and reports on the agency’s spending.
washingtonpost.com
March 25, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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nationalconsumers.bsky.social
Join the National Consumers League at our annual Spring Soiree on April 8 at the National Press Club. Enjoy a free evening of cocktails and networking as we celebrate. RSVP today. nclnet.org/annual-sprin...
March 20, 2025 at 7:27 PM
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nullset.bsky.social
#FTC Chair Ferguson Monday and Chair Ferguson Tuesday.

#Privacy
#Competition
#AdministrativeLaw
#FederalAgencies
#HumphreysExecutor

(left quote is from omny.fm/shows/odd-lo..., right is from www.ftc.gov/news-events/...)
Quote from Ferguson: I think some benefits in certain circumstances to having multi member agencies with people from both parties. I mean, look, if you have an agency that is exceeding the law, abusing the companies that are purports to regulate, it's helpful for markets, for courts, for litigants, for government transparency to have people in the other party pointing this out and saying it in dissents. Like you know, I wrote four hundred plus pages of descents during my time as a Minority commissioner. I think that that adds value. Quote from Ferguson:President Donald J. Trump is the head of the executive branch and is vested with all of the executive power in our government. I have no doubts about his constitutional authority to remove Commissioners, which is necessary to ensure democratic accountability for our government. The Federal Trade Commission will continue its tireless work to protect consumers, lower prices, and police anticompetitive behavior. I wish Commissioners Slaughter and Bedoya well, and I thank them for their service.
March 19, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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This feels like one of the more important articles I've read about politics and economics in a while. www.politico.com/news/magazin...
Voters Were Right About the Economy. The Data Was Wrong.
Here’s why unemployment is higher, wages are lower and growth less robust than government statistics suggest.
www.politico.com
February 13, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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Happy to be able to contribute to this important look at how the debate around liability shifting for fraud losses is gaining momentum. @nationalconsumers.bsky.social www.ft.com/content/577d...
December 11, 2024 at 10:19 PM
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Thrilled today to see @usdot.bsky.social's announcement about airline passenger delay compensation. U.S. passengers should not have fewer rights than passengers in the EU, Canada, Brazil, or anywhere else when they get stranded through no fault of their own. www.transportation.gov/briefing-roo...
www.transportation.gov
December 5, 2024 at 3:43 PM
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nationalconsumers.bsky.social
NCL stands firm against threats to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. “Eliminating the CFPB would leave consumers defenseless against predatory practices and corporate greed,” says NCL’s John Breyault. Read the full statement here: bit.ly/4eY0Y9w

#CFPB #ConsumerProtection #ConsumerRights
December 3, 2024 at 2:48 PM
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Worth the read. x.com/jaredryansea...
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November 25, 2024 at 11:36 PM
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nationalconsumers.bsky.social
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's new rule ensures major payment apps better protect consumers from fraud, errors & unfair practices. NCL’s John Breyault: “This is a vital step to protect millions relying on digital wallets and payment apps every day.”
#Consumerrights #Fraud #banking
November 21, 2024 at 5:21 PM