Trump administration strips consumer watchdog office of enforcement powers in lending discrimination cases – Washington Post

Washington Post Trump administration strips consumer watchdog office of enforcement powers in lending discrimination casesWashington PostThe Trump administration has stripped enforcement powers away from Consumer Financial Protection Bureau office that specializes in pursuing cases against financial firms accused of breaking discrimination laws, according to two people familiar with the …and …

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Why eBay Inc. Stock Popped Today – Madison.com

Madison.com Why eBay Inc. Stock Popped TodayMadison.comShares of eBay Inc. (NASDAQ: EBAY) were up 15.1% as of 1:15 p.m. EST Thursday after the e-commerce leader announced strong fourth-quarter 2017 results. The company's revenue during the holiday quarter climbed 9.1% year over year (7% at constant …and more » More: continued here

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Food Stamps for Family and Fido, Too? – KABC

Food Stamps for Family and Fido, Too?KABCThe Supplemental Nutrition Assistant Program, better known as the SNAP, offers food benefits to millions of eligible, low-income individuals and families. It's a food safety net for people in need, but what happens when you can't afford to buy food for … More: continued …

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Royal Mail to shut defined benefit pension – FT Adviser

FT Adviser Royal Mail to shut defined benefit pensionFT AdviserThe Pension Schemes Act 2015 created by the coalition government defined CDC as a distinct pension category, but secondary legislation to bring them into effect was never introduced. According to the Communication Workers Union (CWU), which represents … More: continued here

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Royal Mail and union reach agreement – Reuters

Royal Mail and union reach agreementReutersFeb 1 (Reuters) – Britain's Royal Mail and the Communications Workers Union (CWU) said on Thursday they reached an agreement, ending a nearly ten-month long dispute over plans to replace the firm's defined benefit pension scheme. Royal Mail reached an … More: continued here

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