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New York Times: Nearly a Year After Dodd-Frank
June 15, 2011 – 10:40 am

Nearly a Year After Dodd-Frank
New York Times editorial
June 13, 2011
“Without strong leaders at the top of the nation’s financial regulatory agencies, the Dodd-Frank financial reform doesn’t have a chance. Whether it is protecting consumers against …

AFR Statement on CFTC Delaying Implementation of Some Derivatives Rules
June 15, 2011 – 8:53 am

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 14, 2011
CONTACT: John Carey at 202-466-1854
john@ourfinancialsecurity.org
AFR Statement on CFTC Delaying Implementation of Some Derivatives Rules
Washington, DC – Americans for Financial Reform, a coalition of more than 250 national and state organizations working …

AFR to Congress: Don’t Weaken the CFPB in FY 2012 Appropriations Bill
June 15, 2011 – 5:31 am

Read our letter opposing provisions within the FY 2012 Appropriations bill that would weaken the CFPB, hurt consumers, and the economy here.

The Leadership Conference Urges Pres. Obama to Nominate Prof. Elizabeth Warren to CFPB
June 14, 2011 – 5:26 pm

Read the letter from The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights urging President Obama to nominate Professor Elizabeth Warren to head the CFPB here.

AFR Urges Full Funding for the CFTC
June 14, 2011 – 4:57 pm

Read our letter to Congress urging that they support full funding for the CFTC in FY 2012 here.

AFR Supports the Merkley-Snowe Amendment
June 14, 2011 – 4:55 pm

Read our letter supporting the Merkley-Snowe (#428) Amendment here.