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Opposition to Proposed cuts to CFPB
February 18, 2011 – 3:02 pm

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February 16th, 2011

RE: Opposition to proposed cuts to CFPB funding under the proposed CR; the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is a very good value
Dear Member of Congress:
On behalf of Americans …

AFR to Congress: SEC/CFTC Funding Critical – Oppose Cuts
February 18, 2011 – 3:01 pm

February 15, 2011

RE:     Opposition to proposed cuts to SEC/CFTC funding under the proposed CR
Support for amendments to restore funding to these agencies
Dear Member of Congress:
On behalf of Americans for Financial Reform, a …

Mandatory Clearing Comment Letter
February 18, 2011 – 2:59 pm

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February 14th. 2011
Elizabeth M. Murphy
Secretary
Securities and Exchange Commission
100 F Street, N.E.
Washington, D.C.  20549
Re: Process for Submissions for Review of Security-Based Swaps for Mandatory Clearing (No. S7-44-10)
Dear Ms. Murphy:
On behalf of Americans …

AFR Statement on OCC’s Obstruction of Foreclosure Solutions
February 17, 2011 – 11:04 am

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DATE: February 17, 2011

CONTACT: John Carey at 202-466-1854
John@ourfinancialsecurity.org

AFR Statement on OCC’s Obstruction of Foreclosure Solutions

Washington, DC – Americans for Financial Reform, a coalition of more than 250 national …

AFR Statement on the President’s FY 2012 Budget
February 14, 2011 – 3:46 pm

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DATE: February 14, 2011
CONTACT: John Carey at 202-466-1854
john@ourfinancialsecurity.org
AFR Statement on the President’s FY 2012 Budget
Washington, DC – Americans for Financial Reform, a coalition of more than 250 national and state organizations working together …

AFR Statement on House 2011 Continuing Resolution
February 14, 2011 – 10:02 am

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DATE: February 12, 2011
CONTACT: John Carey at 202-466-1854
john@ourfinancialsecurity.org
AFR Statement on House 2011 Continuing Resolution
Washington, DC – Americans for Financial Reform, a coalition of more than 250 national and state organizations working together for …