Democratic congressman asks the CFPB to investigate 'rent now, pay later' companiesA Democratic member of Congress is calling for a federal investigation into the "rent now, pay later" industry. Rep. Maxwell Frost from Florida has sent a letter to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, asking the agency to investigate these companies for potential violations of consumer protection laws. He also wants to know if landlords are pushing…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution3mo agoWhole story →BuildCommerceMaxwell Frostcfpb investigation request
Democratic socialist Melat Kiros defeats longtime US House incumbent in ColoradoDemocratic socialist Melat Kiros has defeated U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette in a Colorado House primary. It’s a stunning victory for the first-time candidate against an almost 30-year incumbent. It’s also another win for the Democratic Socialists of America. Kiros is a former corporate attorney. She’s the latest democratic socialist or progressive candidate to…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution3mo agoWhole story →GovernmentDiana DeGettecolorado house primary results