Policymaking

North Dakota seeks waiver from appraisal requirements

08/06/18

The state became the first in the country to ask federal regulators for a temporary waiver, citing a shortage of available appraisers.

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Senate Dems propose new crackdown on overdraft fees

08/03/18

Sherrod Brown of Ohio and Cory Booker of New Jersey unveiled a bill to ban overdraft fees on debit card transactions and ATM withdrawals.

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Panel vote on CFPB nominee delayed as Senate plans recess

08/01/18

The Senate recess is postponing the committee's vote comes as Democrats press Kathy Kraninger on involvement with zero-tolerance immigration policy at OMB.

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War over Dodd-Frank is far from over

07/31/18

Conservatives will continue to fight for the kinds of reforms embodied in the Choice Act for decades to come, and history suggests they will likely win out.

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House passes flood insurance extension with deadline fast approaching

07/25/18

With the program set to expire July 31, the House bill will have to be reconciled with Senate legislation that includes a longer extension.

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House bill would reform and extend flood insurance program

07/18/18

Reps. Ed Royce, R-Calif., and Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., introduced a bipartisan package of legislation Tuesday to extend the National Flood Insurance Program through Nov. 30.

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Yes, Mulvaney’s strategic plan would shackle CFPB — as it should

07/12/18

The acting director’s proposal to subject the agency’s rules to congressional approval provides an important and overlooked check on administrative power.

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Reverse mortgage program shouldn't be fixed on backs of seniors: FHA chief

07/10/18

Brian Montgomery is examining why the reverse mortgage program has suffered big losses, but he said he opposes any changes that could make it harder for the elderly to stay in their homes.

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More white knuckles for lenders as flood insurance deadline approaches

07/09/18

Once again, congressional inaction on reauthorizing the National Flood Insurance Program is prompting concerns about what a lapse in coverage could mean for loan closings.

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Banking could use more leaders with STEM skills

07/09/18

The rise of AI, high-frequency trading and other complex activities is all the more reason for policymakers and financial executives to sharpen their understanding of science, technology, engineering and math.

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