An ending to the contentious consumer protection director battle?

Federal Times: A combative, months-long legal battle for leadership of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau could be coming to an end.

The office will now have a permanent director, according to a White House announcement that President Donald Trump intends to nominate Kathy Kraninger to take over the post.

“Ms. Kraninger is currently an associate director of the Office of Management and Budget. She will bring a fresh perspective and much-needed management experience to the [Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection], which has been plagued by excessive spending, dysfunctional operations, and politicized agendas,” White House deputy press secretary Lindsay Walters said in a news release.

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