Making Sen$e with Paul Solman
Watchdog-in-Chief Richard Cordray Outlines Plan to Clean Up Consumer Lending
Economics correspondent Paul Solman examines the controversial appointment of Richard Cordray to lead the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Paul quizzes the tough-on-crime former Ohio attorney general and former "Jeopardy" champ about his appointment's legality, his plans to police financial firms and some Bible trivia. AIR DATE: Jan. 23, 2012
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Key Concepts
Banking, Consumer Economics, Mortgage, Role of Government, Regulation, Credit Card, Risk of Financial Loss
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