On Wednesday, the Senate voted to block the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) from monitoring digital payments companies for fraud and privacy concerns -- which Democratic lawmakers Elizabeth Warren and Adam Schiff said gave Elon Musk a "get out of jail free card."
Judge says she's leaning toward temporarily saving the CFPB
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NASA eliminates chief scientist role, other offices
www.axios.com
... NASA has cut its office of the chief scientist and its Office of Science, Policy, and Strategy, among other entities, the agency said in an internal email that Axios has viewed.
Why it matters: Eliminating these offices comes ahead of potentially deep cuts to the agency's science programs. ...
Mr Musk likely does not want to have NASA competing with his own companies ....
What Credit Card Protections Could We Lose if the CFPB Closes?
money.usnews.com
... The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, or CFPB, was created in 2011 in response to the 2008 financial crisis as a way to protect consumers from unfair financial practices. Without it, financial institutions could run around unchecked -- much like they did before the Great Recession.
With the CFPB's future in limbo, it's important to know how the dismantling of the agency could affect you -- and your wallet. ...
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