Inside the Beltway

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The Federal Trade Commission will host a virtual workshop on Oct. 29 business owners, advertising professionals, and attorneys.

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The mortgage industry posted its best second quarter in history, according to a report from Black Knight Inc.

The company said lenders originated nearly $1.1 trillion of first-lien mortgages in the second quarter – the most since Black Knight began tracking volume in 2000.

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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is seeking comment on proposed changes that would bring several rules implementing parts of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) in line with the Dodd-Frank Act.

The FTC said the proposed changes would clarify that the regulator’s FCRA rules apply only to motor vehicle dealers. The agency shares oversight of FCRA with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

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The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) approved a new proposed statement of policy to enhance efforts to encourage and preserve Minority Depository Institutions (MDIs).

The FDIC said the changes would update, strengthen and clarify policies and procedures related to the existing MDI framework.

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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau released a series of public service announcements targeting consumers who were harmed by Siringoringo Law Firm, Stephen Lyster Siringoringo, Clausen & Cobb Management Company, Inc., and Joshua Cobb.

Eligible consumers for redress include all consumers who paid the Siringoringo Law Firm fees from July 22, 2011, through July 26, 2013.

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