Lawmakers try to gut consumer protections

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With the election of Donald Trump, Republicans have been trying to make changes that will take away important consumer protections. The laws at stake include those that hold businesspeople accountable for abusive practices, require investment advisors to put their clients before their own interests and allow for the creation of regulations for the protection of the environment, food and workplace safety and more.

Learn more about these legal battles and what you can do to support your financial interests in this Bamboozled article on NJ.com.