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Mick Mulvaney was appointed by President Trump as acting head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. As a congressman, Mulvaney sponsored legislation that would have abolished the agency.

Face-Off: Elizabeth Warren Vs. Trump's Consumer Watchdog, Mick Mulvaney

6:10pm April 12, 2018

by Chris Arnold

An epic throw-down happened on Capitol Hill over the role of the federal government. The topic: the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the agency created in the wake of the financial crisis.

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Mick Mulvaney, interim director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, wants to give Congress prior approval of any major new rules created by the bureau.

Trump Official Wants To Put Tight Leash On Consumer Watchdog Agency

2:35pm April 02, 2018

by Chris Arnold

As a Republican congressman, Mick Mulvaney sponsored legislation to abolish the agency. Now that he's running it, he wants Congress to put the independent watchdog on a short leash.

Proposed cuts in funding for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau come amid questions about Trump appointee Mick Mulvaney softening the agency's stance on payday lenders.

Trump Administration's Latest Strike On CFPB: Budget Cuts

6:30pm February 18, 2018

by Chris Arnold

Proposed cuts in funding for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau come amid questions about a Trump appointee softening the agency's stance on payday lenders. Democrats vow to fight the cuts.

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Office of Management and Budget Director Mick Mulvaney is also the interim director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

Trump Administration Plans To Defang Consumer Protection Watchdog

5:53pm February 12, 2018

by Chris Arnold

The new head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is making the agency less aggressive in its mission. A new plan calls for it to fulfill "its statutory responsibilities, but go no further."

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Mick Mulvaney, acting director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in November 2017.

Appeals Court Backs Key Part Of The Structure Of Consumer Watchdog Agency

8:55pm January 31, 2018

by Richard Gonzales

The ruling is the latest development in the legal fight over the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau supporters say combats predatory lending and other abuses. Critics say the agency is too powerful.

Mick Mulvaney, a former Republican lawmaker and current White House budget chief, was also picked as interim head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

Under Trump Appointee, Consumer Protection Agency Seen Helping Payday Lenders

6:25pm January 24, 2018

by Chris Arnold

As a congressman, Mick Mulvaney accepted donations from payday lenders. Now he's in control of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, which has delayed implementing payday lending rules.

Mick Mulvaney speaks at a news conference after his first day as acting director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on Monday.

Trump Wins Opening Round In Legal Battle Over Consumer Watchdog Agency

6:46pm November 28, 2017

by Richard Gonzales

The White House is seeking to assert control over the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, which was created to help people in disputes with big financial firms, after its director resigned.

Starting this week, there are two people appointed to the job of acting director of the CFPB, and it's unclear who will get to stay. Mick Mulvaney, President Trump's current budget director and pick for the position, has gone on the record supporting the

What The Upheaval At A Federal Consumer Watchdog Could Mean For Students

9:27am November 28, 2017

by Anya Kamenetz

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has been a clearinghouse for student borrower complaints. Its future is now in question.

Director of the Office of Management and Budget Mick Mulvaney departs after a television interview at the White House in September.

Mulvaney Shows Up For Work At Consumer Watchdog Group, As Leadership Feud Deepens

6:35pm November 27, 2017

by Scott Neuman

Deputy Director Leandra English argues that she is the rightful head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. But the White House has made a rival appointment — OMB Director Mick Mulvaney.

Mick Mulvaney, director of the Office of Management on Friday was named acting director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Before resigning as director of the CFPB earlier in the day, Richard Cordray named his own interim successor.

Trump Names His Budget Chief As Interim Head Of Consumer Protection Agency

10:03pm November 24, 2017

by Avie Schneider

President Trump named Mick Mulvaney as acting director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on Friday, the same day outgoing director Richard Cordray named his own interim successor.