Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Ethiopian Minister of Finance Ahmed Shide Following Tour of UN Logistics Center Warehouse
SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, good afternoon, everyone. We’ve had an enduring partnership when it comes to humanitarian assistance with Ethiopia, going back decades. And it’s enduring because we’ve had periods of…
CFPB Seeks Ban Against Operator of Student Loan Debt Relief Scam Reboot
Washington, D.C. – Today the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) took action against the owner of a student-loan debt relief company for allegedly withdrawing hundreds of thousands of dollars from…
Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Call with Japanese Vice Minister Mori
The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman spoke today with Japanese Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs Mori Takeo. Deputy Secretary Sherman welcomed the…
CFPB Launches Inquiry into Practices that Leave Workers Indebted to Employers
Washington, D.C. – The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has launched an inquiry into practices and financial products that may leave employees indebted to their employers. In today’s Request for…
CFPB Report Highlights Experiences of Military Families with Medical Billing, Credit Reporting, and Debt Collection
Washington, D.C. – Today, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released its annual report on the top financial concerns facing servicemembers, veterans, and military families, based on the complaints they…
CFPB Launches Initiative to Improve Customer Service at Big Banks
Washington, D.C. – The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is seeking public input on how bank customers can assert their rights to better customer service with big banks. A 2010…
FFIEC Announces Availability of 2021 Data on Mortgage Lending
Washington, D.C. – The Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) today announced the availability of data on 2021 mortgage lending transactions reported under the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) by…
Observing the First International Day to Combat Islamophobia
Muslims worldwide too often face discrimination and hatred based on their religious beliefs. Last year, the United Nations declared March 15 as the International Day to Combat Islamophobia. This date…
CFPB Initiates Review of Credit Card Company Penalty Policies Costing Consumers $12 Billion Each Year
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is taking the first step toward addressing credit card company penalty policies costing consumers $12 billion each year, starting by looking at excessive late…
Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Cessation of Hostilities Agreement (COHA) Signatories
The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary Blinken met with the signatories of the Pretoria Cessation of Hostilities Agreement (COHA). Government of Ethiopia National Security Advisor Redwan Hussein…