In US politics, short list is most frequently used in two instances: first a list of prospective vice presidential nominees compiled for the benefit of a party's presidential nominee, and a list of people who might be nominated by an executive office holder to a judicial or lower executive office.
Consumer protection laws are a form of government regulation aimed to protect consumer rights. Organizations that promote consumer protection include government agencies such as the Federal Trade Commission, the Bureau of Consumer Protection, and the newly formed Consumer Financial Protection Agency.
What is the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau? Created by the 2010 Dodd-Frank financial reform law, the bureau says it makes sure banks, lenders and other financial companies treat you fairly. Its jurisdiction covers a wide variety of financial services marketed to everyday Americans, including mortgages, credit cards, student loans and payday loans.