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Job Opening with AFR: Communications Director
August 31, 2010 – 10:53 am

Americans for Financial Reform (AFR) is seeking a Communications Director. AFR is a coalition of more than 250 consumer, labor, civil rights, senior, community, business, academic, and other groups working together to hold Wall Street …

Job Opening with AFR – Administrative Manager
August 31, 2010 – 10:17 am

Americans for Financial Reform ( AFR ) is seeking an Administrative Manager. AFR is a coalition of more than 250 consumer, labor, civil rights, senior, community, business, academic, and other groups working together to …

Elizabeth Warren News “Rap-up”
August 18, 2010 – 10:54 am

Remember our post about the Main Street Brigade’s rap video about Elizabeth Warren? Well, it’s causing quite a stir. Take a look at all the coverage the video is getting!

CNBC has noticed the video, and …

Key Elements of Financial Reform
August 16, 2010 – 11:12 am

Our friends at Consumer Action have put together a handy fact sheet about the key elements of the new financial reform legislation.  Click here to read the fact sheet (pdf) and learn about what the …

Letter from Ralph Nader to President Obama on Professor Elizabeth Warren
July 28, 2010 – 1:08 pm

Letter to President Obama on Professor Elizabeth Warren
Click here to read this letter on Ralph Nader’s website.
Dear President Obama:
It is time for you to give taxpayers, consumers, and investors a reason to believe that …

IATP: Wall Street Reform Bill Signed Today Will Limit Excessive Speculation in Agriculture
July 21, 2010 – 1:50 pm

Press Release
July 21, 2010
Wall Street reform bill signed today will limit excessive speculation in agriculture
New rules to curb Wall Street’s influence over food and farming
Minneapolis – The Wall Street reform bill signed today …