Some 70 senators signed a letter to CFPB Director RichardCordray asking him to take into account the regulatory burdens oncredit unions and community banks – and possibly exempt them fromsome rules.

“The CFPB must also consider its impact on community-baseddepository lenders, who are essential to spurring economic growthand prosperity at a local level, and not disrupt the good work ofcommunity lenders to help someone start a business, buy a home orcar, or put their kids through college,” the group of senators, ledby Sens. Joe Donnelly (D-Ind.) and Ben Sasse (R-Neb.), wrote.

The letter was similar to one sent to Cordray by 329 Housemembers earlier this year.

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