Tag: Consumer protection and advocacy
How struggling households can get federal rental assistance
An estimated 8.8 million Americans are behind on their rent, according the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. While relief efforts have staved off some of...
Florida House overwhelmingly approves consumer privacy bill
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The Florida House resoundingly approved a consumer privacy bill on Wednesday, giving the public an opportunity to regain ownership of the...
US consumer watchdog eyes rules to prevent foreclosures
LOS ANGELES — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said Monday it is considering new rules aimed at averting a wave of foreclosures later this...
German court: Amazon must divulge origin of fruit, produce
BERLIN — A German court ruled Thursday that online retail giant Amazon has to tell consumers the specific country of origin of fresh fruit...
