from McClatchy News. An interview with the reporter who is following the events in Washington re a consumer protection agency.
It is completely obvious that a consumer protection agency would need to be independent. However the current ruling corporate class cannot tolerate any hint of an independent consumer agency to protect ordinary Americans from their predatory practices. Liberals (e.g. Sen. Dodd) only make a pretense of pushing for an independent agency. If you don't believe me, wait and see what actually happens.