Democrats call for Pulte resignation over FHFA watchdog budget cuts
Top Democratic lawmakers are demanding the resignation of FHFA Director Bill Pulte following his decision to cut the budget for the agency's inspector general.
Top Democratic lawmakers are calling on Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director Bill Pulte to resign after the agency cut funding for its inspector general, a move they say could effectively shut down the independent watchdog. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.), along with several top Democrats including...
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