Jack Reed: Consumer Bureau Needs Director To Stop Financial Abuse

Speaking out in support of Richard Cordray’s nomination as director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau at a news conference Wednesday, Sen. Jack Reed (D-R.I.) said the bureau is powerless to stop financial abuse and fraud without a confirmed bureau chief. (0:38)

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Voting For Consumer Bureau Chief Means Siding With Main Street, Says Menendez

Arguing in favor of Richard Cordray’s nomination as head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau at a news conference Wednesday, Sen. Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) said “voting for Richard Cordray means you’re on the side of people on Main Street. Voting against him, means you’re on the side of Wall Street.” (0:30)

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