President Donald Trump nominated Stuart Levenbach, a top aide to Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought , to lead the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on Tuesday.

The move essentially allows Vought to continue serving as acting head of the watchdog agency beyond his 210-day limit under the Federal Vacancies Reform Act. If another person is appointed for the position, the acting director’s term will be extended without needing Senate confirmation.

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A CFPB spokesperson confirmed the action was a “technical” maneuver to keep Vought in the r

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