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Health

Housing, Mental Health Advocates Push for November Ballot Measure Would repeal, replace Measure H

May 15, 2024 Carma Henry 0

OUR WEEKLY LOS ANGELES — “Today, we stand at a critical crossroads in our county’s history,” Yvonne Wheeler, president of the L.A. County Federation of Labor, said in a statement. “We have one of two options. Either we go about business as usual, or we can do something about it. Together, we can enact solutions to tackle the crisis head on, starting with the Affordable Housing, Homelessness Solutions and Prevention Now measure.” […]

Business

CFPB returns $17.5 billion to 200 million defrauded consumers

August 9, 2023 Carma Henry 0

     Since its creation, , the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has honored its mission by returning a cumulative total of $17.5 billion to 200 million consumers who have been harmed by violations of federal consumer financial protection law. Its  Victim Relief Fund,  administers the return of hard-earned monies to consumers such as cancelled debts, reduced principal, and other illegal transactions. […]