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Just One Good Thing: Protecting Consumers in Banking, Housing, and Healthcare

09/21/24 • 4 min

Just One Good Thing: Daily Political News about the 2024 Election, Kamala Harris and Democratic Achievements.

This episode explores the Biden-Harris administration's efforts to strengthen consumer protections in banking, housing, and healthcare. From cracking down on junk fees to implementing the No Surprises Act, these initiatives aim to create a fairer marketplace for all Americans. The discussion highlights the stark contrast between the current administration's pro-consumer approach and the previous administration's attempts to weaken consumer protections, particularly through their treatment of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).

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Check vote.org to make sure you and your friends' voter registrations are up to date.
Here is a fact-checking link you can use to help convince people you're speaking with: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

Here's what to do:

Check vote.org to make sure you and your friends' voter registrations are up to date.
Here is a fact-checking link you can use to help convince people you're speaking with: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

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Here is a fact-checking link you can use to help convince people you're speaking with: Department of Energy - DOE Announces $35 Billion from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to Launch $35 Billion Clean Energy Manufacturing Challenge

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