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CFPB issues tribal consultation policy

The CFPB has issued a “Policy for Consultation with Tribal Governments.” The policy sets forth the principles that will guide such consultation, including the CFPB’s commitment “to regular and meaningful consultation and...more

CFPB announces partnership with Navajo Nation

Having previously announced partnerships with the Cities of Chicago and Newark, the CFPB has now announced its first partnership with a tribal government — the Navajo Nation. A Memorandum of Understanding between the CFPB and...more

CFPB highlights collaboration with tribal governments

A recent CFPB blog post warning Native Americans receiving payments from the settlement in Cobell v. Salazar that they could be targeted by scammers also highlights the CFPB’s collaboration with tribal governments....more

Native American tribal payday lending continues to spark debate

Native American tribal payday lending is on the radar screens of the CFPB and the FTC, as reflected in recent comments from CFPB Director Richard Cordray and FTC Commissioner Julie Brill. More specifically, the agencies have...more