Bill Exempts Auto Dealers From Agency Oversight

Courtesy NPR Programs: Morning Edition  Wed, 12/09/2009 - 8:00am

Under the financial overhaul bill before the House, auto dealers would not be regulated by a proposed Consumer Financial Protection Agency.

Consumer advocates want to change that. They argue the exemption means car buyers won't be protected against abusive auto loans originated by the dealers.

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