Consumer Federation of California
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We are CFC, a nonprofit advocacy group since 1960, fighting for consumer rights and laws that prioritize consumer protection over corporate profit.
We’re excited to join #BlueSky! Learn more about our work at consumercal.org
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We’re excited to join #BlueSky! Learn more about our work at consumercal.org
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#SB766 allows consumers to return faulty vehicles, improves car pricing transparency, prohibits unnecessary & costly add-ons to their cars, & more! @benallenca.bsky.social
We are proud to have been part of such an amazing group of advocates led by @autosafety4all.bsky.social! #ProtectConsumers
We are proud to have been part of such an amazing group of advocates led by @autosafety4all.bsky.social! #ProtectConsumers
Consumers who buy or lease a new or used car from a dealer in California will have meaningful new protections under a bill signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
New California law means big changes for car buyers. Here’s how it will work
Consumers who buy or lease a new or used car from a dealer in California will have meaningful new protections under a bill signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
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October 9, 2025 at 6:17 PM
#SB766 allows consumers to return faulty vehicles, improves car pricing transparency, prohibits unnecessary & costly add-ons to their cars, & more! @benallenca.bsky.social
We are proud to have been part of such an amazing group of advocates led by @autosafety4all.bsky.social! #ProtectConsumers
We are proud to have been part of such an amazing group of advocates led by @autosafety4all.bsky.social! #ProtectConsumers
With political violence cancerously spreading, @governor.ca.gov must side with we, the people and not Big Tech. For these reasons, we urge him to sign #SB771. Learn more about how this bill holds big tech accountable and protects consumers! #ProtectConsumers #CaLeg
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Newsom can help discourage political violence - Capitol Weekly
OPINION – Responding to our increasingly violent politics, Utah’s Republican Governor Spencer Cox recently called social media a “cancer on our society.” By signing SB 771, California Governor Gavin N...
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October 7, 2025 at 9:25 PM
With political violence cancerously spreading, @governor.ca.gov must side with we, the people and not Big Tech. For these reasons, we urge him to sign #SB771. Learn more about how this bill holds big tech accountable and protects consumers! #ProtectConsumers #CaLeg
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To learn more about these bills and how they protect you, visit consumercal.org! CFC thanks the authors, co-sponsors, and the Governor for signing these important bills. #ProtectConsumers #CaLeg #California
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GOVERNOR NEWSOM SIGNS CRUCIAL CONSUMER PROTECTION LEGISLATION SPONSORED OR CO-SPONSORED BY THE CONSUMER FEDERATION OF CALIFORNIA
Continuing its mission to protect consumers, CFC delivers major wins for California families. For immediate release: Monday, October 6, 2025 Sacramento, CA –Today, California Governor Gavin Newsom …
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October 7, 2025 at 3:04 AM
To learn more about these bills and how they protect you, visit consumercal.org! CFC thanks the authors, co-sponsors, and the Governor for signing these important bills. #ProtectConsumers #CaLeg #California
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Pro-consumer groups & small businesses ask @governor.ca.gov to VETO #SB791, which would more than triple how much greedy car dealers can charge new & used car buyers for "document processing." #scam #Junkfees @consumerfed.bsky.social @consumercal.bsky.social
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CA groups push for veto of bill that would raise fees on car sales
A coalition of California consumer and small business groups is asking Gov. Gavin Newsom to veto a bill which would allow car dealers to more than triple the fee to
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October 6, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Pro-consumer groups & small businesses ask @governor.ca.gov to VETO #SB791, which would more than triple how much greedy car dealers can charge new & used car buyers for "document processing." #scam #Junkfees @consumerfed.bsky.social @consumercal.bsky.social
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Paying an average interest rate of 383% for advances repaid in 7-14 days is not "consumer friendly". To truly help consumers and #StopTheDebtTrap, we need to regulate these products.
Excellent work by @nclc4consumers.bsky.social & @crlonline.bsky.social !! #ProtectConsumers
Excellent work by @nclc4consumers.bsky.social & @crlonline.bsky.social !! #ProtectConsumers
Researchers tracked workers for a year after their first payday advance and found that advances doubled in frequency, with 3 in 4 borrowers taking out more than one loan in a two-week period. #StopTheDebtTrap #ProtectConsumers @crlonline.bsky.social @nytimes.com www.nytimes.com/2025/10/03/y...
Some Workers Are Turning to Pay-Advance Apps for Basic Expenses
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October 3, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Paying an average interest rate of 383% for advances repaid in 7-14 days is not "consumer friendly". To truly help consumers and #StopTheDebtTrap, we need to regulate these products.
Excellent work by @nclc4consumers.bsky.social & @crlonline.bsky.social !! #ProtectConsumers
Excellent work by @nclc4consumers.bsky.social & @crlonline.bsky.social !! #ProtectConsumers
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Thanks for sharing. Sure seems like it would be smarter to offer discounts instead of price hikes. Talk about their being tone deaf....🙄
September 24, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Thanks for sharing. Sure seems like it would be smarter to offer discounts instead of price hikes. Talk about their being tone deaf....🙄
This is exactly why CFC championed #AB2863 in 2024, now a California law to safeguard consumers from this behavior and prevent them from being trapped in unwanted subscriptions. #protectconsumers #automaticsubscriptions
The federal lawsuit accused Amazon of illegally using "manipulative, coercive, or deceptive" designs to "trick" shoppers into enrolling in auto-renewing Prime subscriptions, which currently cost $139 a year or $14.99 a month.
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Amazon to pay $2.5 billion to settle U.S. lawsuit that it 'tricked' people into Prime
Federal regulators say Amazon has agreed to pay a historic sum to resolve their allegations that its web designs manipulated millions of people into paying for Prime subscriptions, which were also pur...
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September 25, 2025 at 11:41 PM
This is exactly why CFC championed #AB2863 in 2024, now a California law to safeguard consumers from this behavior and prevent them from being trapped in unwanted subscriptions. #protectconsumers #automaticsubscriptions
The federal lawsuit accused Amazon of illegally using "manipulative, coercive, or deceptive" designs to "trick" shoppers into enrolling in auto-renewing Prime subscriptions, which currently cost $139 a year or $14.99 a month.
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Amazon to pay $2.5 billion to settle U.S. lawsuit that it 'tricked' people into Prime
Federal regulators say Amazon has agreed to pay a historic sum to resolve their allegations that its web designs manipulated millions of people into paying for Prime subscriptions, which were also pur...
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September 25, 2025 at 10:56 PM
The federal lawsuit accused Amazon of illegally using "manipulative, coercive, or deceptive" designs to "trick" shoppers into enrolling in auto-renewing Prime subscriptions, which currently cost $139 a year or $14.99 a month.
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A car is one of the most important purchases a person can make. Consumers deserve a process that is less risky and more affordable. #SB766 does just that! We urge @governor.ca.gov to please sign this important legislation!
#protectconsumers
#protectconsumers
BRAVO Senator Ben Allen for championing the CA CARS Act including a 3-day cooling off period for used car buyers. Imagine getting a refund for any reason after having time to read paperwork & get the car inspected. Game changer! @governor.ca.gov Pls sign #SB766
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CA Combating Auto Retail Scams (CARS) Act, SB 766 author Sen. Ben Allen responds to Sen. Brian Jones
YouTube video by carconsumers
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September 19, 2025 at 9:25 PM
A car is one of the most important purchases a person can make. Consumers deserve a process that is less risky and more affordable. #SB766 does just that! We urge @governor.ca.gov to please sign this important legislation!
#protectconsumers
#protectconsumers
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TY @erinwitte-cfa.bsky.social @chuckbell.bsky.social @nationalconsumers.bsky.social @nclc4consumers.bsky.social @consumercal.bsky.social @consumerfed.bsky.social @weareunidosus.bsky.social @consumeradvocates.bsky.social for supporting passage of #SB766. @governor.ca.gov pls sign #SB766 into law
BRAVO Senator Ben Allen for championing the CA CARS Act including a 3-day cooling off period for used car buyers. Imagine getting a refund for any reason after having time to read paperwork & get the car inspected. Game changer! @governor.ca.gov Pls sign #SB766
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CA Combating Auto Retail Scams (CARS) Act, SB 766 author Sen. Ben Allen responds to Sen. Brian Jones
YouTube video by carconsumers
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September 19, 2025 at 7:59 PM
When monopolies win, consumers lose!
The FTC is suing @ticketmaster.com and its parent company, Live Nation, over allegations of illegal and deceptive business practices that it says resulted in consumers paying "significantly more" than the face value of a ticket.
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The FTC is suing @ticketmaster.com and its parent company, Live Nation, over allegations of illegal and deceptive business practices that it says resulted in consumers paying "significantly more" than the face value of a ticket.
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FTC sues Ticketmaster and Live Nation over ticket resale tactics and pricing — NBC News
Scrutiny of the companies reignited in 2022 after sales to Taylor Swift’s “Eras” Tour crashed its site, raising questions about coordinated-buying practices on its platform.
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September 18, 2025 at 11:37 PM
When monopolies win, consumers lose!
The FTC is suing @ticketmaster.com and its parent company, Live Nation, over allegations of illegal and deceptive business practices that it says resulted in consumers paying "significantly more" than the face value of a ticket.
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The FTC is suing @ticketmaster.com and its parent company, Live Nation, over allegations of illegal and deceptive business practices that it says resulted in consumers paying "significantly more" than the face value of a ticket.
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CFC is very excited that seven of its strong pro-consumer bills are at the Governor's Desk. We urge Governor Newsom to sign these into law and strengthen consumer protections across the state. #protectconsumers #caleg
September 18, 2025 at 10:32 PM
CFC is very excited that seven of its strong pro-consumer bills are at the Governor's Desk. We urge Governor Newsom to sign these into law and strengthen consumer protections across the state. #protectconsumers #caleg
The Consumer Federation of California (CFC) supported, sponsored or co-sponsored seven strong pro-consumer bills to Governor Newsom this year, many with strong bipartisan support, and urges Governor Newsom to sign all seven. #California #ProtectConsumers
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CONSUMER FEDERATION OF CALIFORNIA SENDS SEVEN BILLS TO GOVERNOR
CFC Continues Record of Leadership; Now Governor Must Act Donate to CFC For Immediate Release || Thursday, September 18, 2026 Sacramento, CA — The Consumer Federation of California (CFC) supported,…
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September 18, 2025 at 9:22 PM
The Consumer Federation of California (CFC) supported, sponsored or co-sponsored seven strong pro-consumer bills to Governor Newsom this year, many with strong bipartisan support, and urges Governor Newsom to sign all seven. #California #ProtectConsumers
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CFC, @eff.org , TechEquity, Tech Oversight CA, and ACLU California Action release joint statement on California State Senate advancing dangerous surveillance bill. #SB690
TAKE ACTION at stopsb690.com !! #BigTech #ProtectConsumers #Privacy #Caleg #Protectyourdata
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TAKE ACTION at stopsb690.com !! #BigTech #ProtectConsumers #Privacy #Caleg #Protectyourdata
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Statement on California State Senate Advancing Dangerous Surveillance Bill
In the wake of the California State Senate’s passage of S.B. 690, the Consumer Federation of California, Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF), TechEquity, Tech Oversight California, and ACLU Califo…
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June 5, 2025 at 2:45 AM
CFC, @eff.org , TechEquity, Tech Oversight CA, and ACLU California Action release joint statement on California State Senate advancing dangerous surveillance bill. #SB690
TAKE ACTION at stopsb690.com !! #BigTech #ProtectConsumers #Privacy #Caleg #Protectyourdata
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TAKE ACTION at stopsb690.com !! #BigTech #ProtectConsumers #Privacy #Caleg #Protectyourdata
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Live in #California? Don't want to get hit with a HUGE increase in car dealer "doc fees" the next time you buy a new or used car -- up to $500? There's something you can do about it👇
@chuckbell.bsky.social @consumercal.bsky.social NO on #SB791 #teslatakedown
@chuckbell.bsky.social @consumercal.bsky.social NO on #SB791 #teslatakedown
CALIFORNIA — The state legislature is debating a law that would give car dealerships a new way to rip off consumers—and Elon Musk stands to make millions. Tell your Assembly member to vote NO on #SB791 #teslatakedown #MuskMustFall @autosafety4all.bsky.social actionnetwork.org/letters/stop...
Stop California's Musk Giveaway Bill
The California legislature is debating a law that would give car dealerships a new way to rip off consumers—and Elon Musk stands to make millions.
Demand your elected representatives in Sacramento o...
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June 3, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Live in #California? Don't want to get hit with a HUGE increase in car dealer "doc fees" the next time you buy a new or used car -- up to $500? There's something you can do about it👇
@chuckbell.bsky.social @consumercal.bsky.social NO on #SB791 #teslatakedown
@chuckbell.bsky.social @consumercal.bsky.social NO on #SB791 #teslatakedown
#SB690 is a direct attack on your privacy. It lets companies off the hook, legalizes invasive tracking, and shields Big Tech from lawsuits. Learn the truth: www.stopsb690.com #StopBigTechSpying #California #CALeg #Privacy #ProtectConsumers
May 29, 2025 at 9:07 PM
#SB690 is a direct attack on your privacy. It lets companies off the hook, legalizes invasive tracking, and shields Big Tech from lawsuits. Learn the truth: www.stopsb690.com #StopBigTechSpying #California #CALeg #Privacy #ProtectConsumers
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BRAVO @consumercal.bsky.social and #California Coalition for Low Income Consumers for helping stand up for consumers and opposing SB 791. @latimes.com @sanjosespotlight.com @sanjoseinside.com
With car prices rising, now is a terrible time for #SanJose #California state Senator Dave Cortese to push SB 791, to increase the car dealer "doc fee" from a max. of $85 to a max. of $500. OUCH. Biggest winners will be #Tesla, AutoNation, and other billion $$ co's. blog.carvana.com/2016/12/what...
What Is A Dealer Doc Fee? - Car Buying Tips - Carvana Blog
Before you go to strike a deal with a car dealership get the facts about dealer doc fees. Find out what they are and why you don't have to pay them.
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May 28, 2025 at 11:42 PM
BRAVO @consumercal.bsky.social and #California Coalition for Low Income Consumers for helping stand up for consumers and opposing SB 791. @latimes.com @sanjosespotlight.com @sanjoseinside.com
Control over one's data should be a fundamental right! For this reason, CFC is working hard to expand protections for consumers:
#SB44- ensures neural data privacy
#AB656- allows you control of your online data & easily delete unwanted online subscriptions #CALeg #CFPB
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#SB44- ensures neural data privacy
#AB656- allows you control of your online data & easily delete unwanted online subscriptions #CALeg #CFPB
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CFPB Quietly Kills Rule to Shield Americans From Data Brokers
Russell Vought, acting director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, has canceled plans to more tightly regulate the sale of Americans’ sensitive personal data.
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May 21, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Control over one's data should be a fundamental right! For this reason, CFC is working hard to expand protections for consumers:
#SB44- ensures neural data privacy
#AB656- allows you control of your online data & easily delete unwanted online subscriptions #CALeg #CFPB
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#SB44- ensures neural data privacy
#AB656- allows you control of your online data & easily delete unwanted online subscriptions #CALeg #CFPB
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Through our 12-bill legislative packet, CFC is strengthening consumer protections across key areas. Follow us to stay informed about our work, and visit consumercal.org to learn more!
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Consumer Federation of California 2025 Legislative Agenda
SUPPORT OUR WORK: DONATE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASETuesday, May 20, 2025 Our package of 12 bills seeks to tackle an array of issues, including cracking down on deceptive practices such as junk and hidde…
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May 20, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Through our 12-bill legislative packet, CFC is strengthening consumer protections across key areas. Follow us to stay informed about our work, and visit consumercal.org to learn more!
#ConsumerProtection #California #Advocacy #Privacy #Socialmedia
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#ConsumerProtection #California #Advocacy #Privacy #Socialmedia
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“AB1248 by Asm. Haney will dramatically improve consumer protections so renters don’t get taken advantage of. We are proud to co-sponsor this bill with AG Bonta & other leading consumer housing advocates,” said Robert Herrell, Executive Director of CFC. @crlafoundation.bsky.social @nhlp.bsky.social
Legislation Co-Sponsored by Consumer Federation of California and the California Rural Legal Assistance Foundation Seeks to End Unfair Rent Fees for 17 Million Californians
AB 1248 seeks to protect tenants from unfair and unpredictable fees SACRAMENTO — The Consumer Federation of California, along with California Attorney General Rob Bonta, Assemblymember Ma…
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April 1, 2025 at 5:11 PM
“AB1248 by Asm. Haney will dramatically improve consumer protections so renters don’t get taken advantage of. We are proud to co-sponsor this bill with AG Bonta & other leading consumer housing advocates,” said Robert Herrell, Executive Director of CFC. @crlafoundation.bsky.social @nhlp.bsky.social
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Behind every headline of yet another vital government agency being dismantled are real people who are suffering as a result.
Terry and his wife lost more than $45,000 to fraudulent activity on Paypal & Cash App. They were supposed to get their money back—that is until Trump & Musk gutted the CFPB.
Terry and his wife lost more than $45,000 to fraudulent activity on Paypal & Cash App. They were supposed to get their money back—that is until Trump & Musk gutted the CFPB.
March 21, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Behind every headline of yet another vital government agency being dismantled are real people who are suffering as a result.
Terry and his wife lost more than $45,000 to fraudulent activity on Paypal & Cash App. They were supposed to get their money back—that is until Trump & Musk gutted the CFPB.
Terry and his wife lost more than $45,000 to fraudulent activity on Paypal & Cash App. They were supposed to get their money back—that is until Trump & Musk gutted the CFPB.
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Trump unlawfully fired the only two Democratic commissioners at the FTC - the agency designed to protect Main Street Americans.
This move will help Trump's billionaire buddies & hurt the American people.
This reeks of corruption.
It’s also illegal.
This move will help Trump's billionaire buddies & hurt the American people.
This reeks of corruption.
It’s also illegal.
March 19, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Trump unlawfully fired the only two Democratic commissioners at the FTC - the agency designed to protect Main Street Americans.
This move will help Trump's billionaire buddies & hurt the American people.
This reeks of corruption.
It’s also illegal.
This move will help Trump's billionaire buddies & hurt the American people.
This reeks of corruption.
It’s also illegal.
Trump just booted the Dem members of the FTC, the latest in a string of firings at agencies designed to be insulated from the White House.
“The president just illegally fired me,” FTC Commissioner Alvaro Bedoya wrote in a post on X.
“The president just illegally fired me,” FTC Commissioner Alvaro Bedoya wrote in a post on X.
Trump boots Democratic members at another federal regulator
FTC Democratic Commissioners Alvaro Bedoya and Rebecca Kelly Slaughter said they were “illegally fired."
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March 19, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Consumer voices will be heard! We’re meeting with Congress all week as part of the 2025 Consumer Advocacy Week. Top priorities: Keep big bank overdraft fees capped at $5, protect a rule to remove medical debt from credit reports, and defend the #CFPB. #ProtectConsumers #CAW2025
March 12, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Consumer voices will be heard! We’re meeting with Congress all week as part of the 2025 Consumer Advocacy Week. Top priorities: Keep big bank overdraft fees capped at $5, protect a rule to remove medical debt from credit reports, and defend the #CFPB. #ProtectConsumers #CAW2025
California Advocates Take to Capitol Hill to Urge Lawmakers to Keep Consumers Safe
“California’s members in Congress must push back on attempts to dismantle the CFPB and fight for consumers,” said Robert Herrell, Executive Director of CFC.
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#ProtectConsumers
“California’s members in Congress must push back on attempts to dismantle the CFPB and fight for consumers,” said Robert Herrell, Executive Director of CFC.
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#ProtectConsumers
California Advocates Take to Capitol Hill to Urge Lawmakers to Keep Consumers Safe
California, Join in Opposition to Shuttering of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and Warn that Efforts to Undermine Would Leave Millions Exposed to Fraud and Ripoffs FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Marc…
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March 10, 2025 at 4:29 PM
California Advocates Take to Capitol Hill to Urge Lawmakers to Keep Consumers Safe
“California’s members in Congress must push back on attempts to dismantle the CFPB and fight for consumers,” said Robert Herrell, Executive Director of CFC.
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#ProtectConsumers
“California’s members in Congress must push back on attempts to dismantle the CFPB and fight for consumers,” said Robert Herrell, Executive Director of CFC.
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#ProtectConsumers