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It’s been off the radar for a couple of years, but Washington may soon be debating the separation between commercial and investment banking once again.

The agency announced a new lineup for the Consumer Advisory Board after having fired its previous members and those of two other panels.

It’s been off the radar for a couple of years, but Washington may soon be debating the separation between commercial and investment banking once again.

Readers debate reforms to the Community Reinvestment Act, weigh in on the fate of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, react to Kathy Kraninger's potential confirmation as head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and more.

Kathy Kraninger has been tight-lipped about her plans for the consumer bureau, but some point to signs that she could curb the agency's power by reducing staff and other costs.

The appointments are on top of other recent personnel changes under Chairman Jelena McWilliams, who took the reins of the agency in June.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued an interpretive rule Friday to clarify changes made to the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act that were mandated by President Trump's regulatory relief law.

The North Dakota Democrat bucked members of her own party in pushing for a bill reforming Dodd-Frank. She faces another uphill battle in November.

The agency is seeking public comment on how to reform the Community Reinvestment Act — a big step forward without the Fed or the FDIC on board.

Readers weigh in on bank overdraft policies, react to megabank capital standards, respond to Sen. Heidi Heitkamp's tough re-election bid and more.