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    1. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 26 Nov 2017

      Here’s our @BuzzFeedNews story on what’s happening with the CFPB, from @MattZeitlin & @grace_lightning —>https://www.buzzfeed.com/matthewzeitlin/the-fight-to-lead-the-consumer-financial-protection-bureau?utm_term=.hpz7PgDOdK#.hpz7PgDOdK …

      3 replies 19 retweets 36 likes
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    2. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 27 Nov 2017

      Leandra English's CFPB case has been assigned to Judge Timothy J. Kelly, a Trump nominee who was confirmed to the bench in September.pic.twitter.com/9nlzl7nSER

      49 replies 119 retweets 100 likes
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    3. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 27 Nov 2017

      Background information on Kelly from the White House when he was nominated in June:pic.twitter.com/8pdyg89ybp

      6 replies 21 retweets 19 likes
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    4. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 27 Nov 2017

      Chris Geidner Retweeted Zoe Tillman

      CFPB HEARING: 4:30P TODAY / Follow @ZoeTillman for more on that:https://twitter.com/ZoeTillman/status/935229130454589440 …

      Chris Geidner added,

      Zoe TillmanVerified account @ZoeTillman
      Just in: DC federal judge schedules a hearing for today at 4:30pm in the fight over who is leading the CFPB right now. Earlier: https://www.buzzfeed.com/matthewzeitlin/its-day-one-at-the-new-cfpb-and-its-pretty-wild?utm_term=.tuMVgD0KqW#.uupR2EJWyQ … pic.twitter.com/EI6YLe67lB
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    5. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 27 Nov 2017

      Chris Geidner Retweeted john czwartacki

      OMB communications staff tweets out photo of Mulvaney talking to reporters, referencing him (again) as acting director of CFBP, 15 minutes *before* a court hearing on that very question:https://twitter.com/CZ/status/935254917815717888 …

      Chris Geidner added,

      john czwartackiVerified account @CZ
      Acting director of cfpb, @MickMulvaneyOMB, meets the media to recap events of a smooth first day. pic.twitter.com/ahNAbaF6HT
      2 replies 16 retweets 22 likes
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    6. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 27 Nov 2017

      Chris Geidner Retweeted Domenico Montanaro

      Neither entity needs a full-time director, apparently.https://twitter.com/DomenicoNPR/status/935254519520391168 …

      Chris Geidner added,

      Domenico MontanaroVerified account @DomenicoNPR
      Mulvaney says he will be at @CFPB 3 days/wk and at OMB 3 days a week
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      2 replies 17 retweets 34 likes
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    7. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 27 Nov 2017

      Chris Geidner Retweeted Gabby Orr

      Mulvaney acknowledges he ... will follow court orders. (This isn't surprising.)https://twitter.com/gabriellahope_/status/935255173248757767 …

      Chris Geidner added,

      Gabby OrrVerified account @gabriellahope_
      MULVANEY says he will "absolutely follow the law" and respect a restraining order if issued: "I will be here until the court or the president tells me otherwise"
      1 reply 11 retweets 14 likes
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    8. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 27 Nov 2017

      Chris Geidner Retweeted Zoe Tillman

      No immediate ruling from court —>https://twitter.com/ZoeTillman/status/935271200124751878 …

      Chris Geidner added,

      Zoe TillmanVerified account @ZoeTillman
      No immediate ruling from the judge in the fight over who should be in charge of the CFPB right now, hearing just ended in DC federal court
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      1 reply 12 retweets 15 likes
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    9. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 28 Nov 2017

      Chris Geidner Retweeted Zoe Tillman

      The latest in CFPB world, another court hearing this afternoon —>https://twitter.com/ZoeTillman/status/935538624627650560 …

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      Zoe TillmanVerified account @ZoeTillman
      Round II: Judge has scheduled another hearing today on the CFPB fight for 4pm. On yesterday's action: https://www.buzzfeed.com/matthewzeitlin/its-day-one-at-the-new-cfpb-and-its-pretty-wild?utm_term=.kilem1oE5a#.ybEOmRW05M … pic.twitter.com/O7bOAH9swL
      1 reply 5 retweets 10 likes
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    10. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 28 Nov 2017

      Chris Geidner Retweeted Zoe Tillman

      ENGLISH LOSES:https://twitter.com/ZoeTillman/status/935628215464448003 …

      Chris Geidner added,

      Zoe TillmanVerified account @ZoeTillman
      BREAKING: Judge will not issue an emergency order blocking Trump from installing Mick Mulvaney as acting director of the CFPB. More shortly.
      11 replies 59 retweets 63 likes
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      Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 28 Nov 2017

      Here is @ZoeTillman's story on today's ruling on CFPB. Short answer: Mulvaney stays in charge. —>https://www.buzzfeed.com/zoetillman/a-judge-just-ruled-that-that-trump-can-install-his-own-pick?utm_term=.nwOLgw1WA#.tig61zLY0 …

      2:58 PM - 28 Nov 2017
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        1. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 28 Nov 2017

          Chris Geidner Retweeted Nancy Pelosi

          Well, this sure doesn’t *look* like they’re giving up just yet:https://twitter.com/nancypelosi/status/935659689290948608 …

          Chris Geidner added,

          Nancy PelosiVerified account @NancyPelosi
          Incredibly thankful for the determination of Leandra English, the rightful Acting Director of @CFPB. #DefendCFPB pic.twitter.com/giUKsOCL2p
          2 replies 19 retweets 75 likes
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        2. Jonathan H. Adler‏Verified account @jadler1969 28 Nov 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner @ZoeTillman

          have a copy of the order?

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        3. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 28 Nov 2017
          Replying to @jadler1969 @ZoeTillman

          "Minute Order and Entry for Proceedings held before Judge Timothy J. Kelly: Motion Hearing held on 11/28/2017. Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by Leandra English 2 DENIED for reasons stated on the record."

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        4. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 28 Nov 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner @jadler1969 @ZoeTillman

          That's all we've got on the docket as of now.

          0 replies 0 retweets 1 like
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        1. Tacob Jaber‏ @jacobtaber 28 Nov 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner @ZoeTillman

          Typo in the third paragraph from the bottom (missing a statement about Mulvaney being ineligible to serve as a Presidential Adviser and the head of an independent agency at the same time)

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        1. BLOOP!‏ @susiemcdonnell 28 Nov 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner @ZoeTillman

          US District Judge Timothy Kelly who made the ruling was installed by Trump - see how the boys' club works?

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        1. Rogue Tortoise  🐢‏ @whisky5ho 28 Nov 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner @KateNocera @ZoeTillman

          Sucks. And seems blatantly wrong and against the spirit of the law. Appeal #CFPB!!

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        1.  🇺🇸 waaaaahat  🇺🇸‏ @waaaaahat 28 Nov 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner @ZoeTillman

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        1. Dave Ross‏ @xtratoasty 28 Nov 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner @ZoeTillman

          Appeal! Appeal!

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