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Chris Peterson - Democratic Candidate for Governor of Utah. U of U Law Prof. Former CFPB and DOD. Practical solutions, public service. #TimeforChange
Oct 20, 2022 10 tweets 3 min read
Three judges on the Fifth Circuit Ct. of Appeals just held that the way Congress funded @CFPB is unconstitutional. The unprecedented decision is a major blow to consumer protection and will cause disruptive uncertainty for financial business. Thread: 1/10 aboutblaw.com/5mY The appellate panel held that Congress unconstitutionally delegated decisions about funding levels by allowing the @CFPB to draw funds from the Federal Reserve. In doing so, it struck down the Bureau’s regulation designed to limit harm caused by payday lenders. 2/10
May 27, 2020 11 tweets 6 min read
Today my campaign is issuing a statement condemning @GovHerbert and @SpencerJCox for refusing to accept tens of millions in emergency food aid for Utah’s hungry children. This is not ok. Here’s why: 1/11 tinyurl.com/yd2eve7f Last March Congress actually did something right when they passed the bipartisan Families First #Coronavirus Response Act. Both @SpeakerPelosi and @SenateMajLdr McConnell agreed on a critical program to help feed hungry kids while our economy is struggling. 2/11