The Senate Confirms Richard Cordray as Consumer Watchdog

Here's What's Happening Here at the White House           DAILY SNAPSHOT Wednesday, July 17, 2013             Featured  The Senate Confirms Richard Cordray as Consumer Watchdog Today, President Obama thanked lawmakers from both parties for coming together to confirm Richard Cordray as Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Because of the CFPB, students and their parents can now get a simple report with the information they need before taking out student loans, credit card forms are easier to understand than they used to be, and veterans and seniors are better protected from dishonest lenders and get-rich-quick schemes. “And now that Rich has gotten the yes-or-no vote he deserved, businesses and consumers have more certainty than they did before that this will continue,” President Obama said. Click here to learn more about Cordroy's confirmation as Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. President Barack Obama, with Richard Cordray, delivers a statement on the confirmation of Cordray as Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, in the State Dining Room of the White House, July 17, 2013. (Official White House Photo by Lawrence Jackson)       Top Stories Dive In To Ocean Exploration This summer, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Office of Ocean Exploration and Research is offering two unique opportunities to get involved in ocean exploration. READ MORE The Next Step of the HIV/AIDS Strategy Three years ago, President Obama announced an historic comprehensive plan to help turn the tide on HIV/AIDS in the United States: the National HIV/AIDS Strategy. The Strategy has given a new sense of direction, and purpose in our fight against HIV and AIDS. Since the Strategy’s release, scientific developments have advanced our understanding of how to best fight HIV. READ MORE So Our Veterans Know They're Not Alone Last week, mental health professionals, members of Veterans Service Organizations, Military Service Organizations, military family organizations, and representatives from the Department of Defense and Veterans Affairs came together to discuss how we can better serve our veterans and military in regards to mental health. READ MORE     Facebook    Twitter   |   More Ways to Engage Did Someone Forward This to You? Sign Up for Email Updates This email was sent to filter@clubhouseb.com Unsubscribe | Privacy Policy Please do not reply to this email. Contact the White House The White House • 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW • Washington, DC 20500 • 202-456-1111