Planned agency's scope pared
Proposed watchdog's aim is to protect consumers
Posted: September 24, 2009 at 4:52 a.m.
Ceding ground amid growing business opposition, the Obama administration has signaled a willingness to exempt retailers, real estate brokers, lawyers and auto dealers from oversight of its proposed Consumer Financial Protection Agency.
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Business, Pages 25, 26 on 09/24/2009
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