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Protesting for Financial Reform in Denver
April 30, 2010 – 3:46 pm
Protesting for Financial Reform in Denver

Activists in Denver, CO joined in with nationwide protests in support of financial reform yesterday.  Here’s a report on their actions from the Denver Daily News:
A coalition of protesters — several dressed in hazmat gear …

A Conversation with Senator Jeff Merkley and Senator Carl Levin
April 30, 2010 – 11:48 am

Americans for Financial Reform and Public Citizen hosted a conference call with Senator Jeff Merkley and Senator Carl Levin on April 29, 2010 to discuss the financial reform bill and the need to reform proprietary …

THE VIEW FROM THE SHOWDOWN
April 30, 2010 – 10:52 am
THE VIEW FROM THE SHOWDOWN

Across the country, people are raising their voices about the need for reform and getting attention from Wall Street to San Francisco to Charlotte, NC.  Click here to find out about the latest activities and …

Showdown on Wall Street!
April 30, 2010 – 9:54 am

Today 10,000 people marched on Wall Street to say “Enough is Enough!”  We hope you were able to be there in person or join us in the AFL-CIO’s livecast of the rally.  Here’s a video …

Coalition Looks Forward to Meaningful Financial Reform
April 30, 2010 – 9:20 am

Leaders from Civil Rights, Labor, and Consumer Rights Groups Hold Press Call to Highlight Groundswell of Support for Wall Street Reform and Detail What to Expect in the Senate Debate
Washington, D.C. – Today leaders from civil …

AFR: American Public Can’t Afford To Get the Raw End Of Another Bad Bank Deal
April 29, 2010 – 2:35 pm

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
We Must Strengthen, Not Weaken the Senate Bill
Washington, DC – Americans for Financial Reform released the following statement today as the Senate begins debate on financial reform legislation.
Heather Booth, Director, Americans for …