The recent U.S. outbreak of foodborne illness - the deadliest in more than a decade - is a stark reminder that regulations play a vital role in protecting the public.

A commission appointed by the Massachusetts legislature is considering the creating a state Partnership Bank to boost the local economy by increasing community development lending.

Insurers justify the use of credit screening for insurance purposes by pointing to internal industry data showing that, on average, people with lower scores are more likely to make an insurance claim. The problem is, they don’t have a convincing explanation for why people with poor credit tend to

Sometimes, a district that seems to have a majority-minority population really doesn't, because of prison-based gerrymandering.

Demos Calls for Swifter Action As Issuers Continue to Slash Credit Limits and Ratchet Up Interest Rates and Fees

Strong Consumer Financial Protection Agency Needed to Regulate Education Loan Products

The auto dealer-loan industry's exemption from CFPA oversight leaves families vulnerable to widespread financial abuse.

Goal to Double the Number of Low- Income Students in the U.S. Who Earn a Postsecondary Degree by Age 26

Floor Vote Expected on September 23, 2008; Congress Urged Not To Weaken Consumer Protections In Bill

"Credit Card Reform Act" Will Put the Brakes on Wild Interest Rate Hikes, Changes in Terms of Agreements and Extreme Penalties