Consumer protection agency moves ahead

Courtesy Economic news - CNNMoney.com  Thu, 10/22/2009 - 11:05

A key House committee on Thursday approved the most high-profile part of the White House plan to prevent future financial collapse: The creation of a new agency to regulate consumer financial products.


 

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