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NCLC Analyzes the Dodd-Frank Financial Reform Bill
August 31, 2010 – 10:09 am

The National Consumer Law Center has just released a special 8 page issue of NCLC REPORTS analyzing the consumer law implications of the just-enacted Dodd-Frank Wall Street and Consumer Protection Act.  The article includes …

Business Week: Woman Wall Street Hates Most is Right for the Job
August 25, 2010 – 2:41 pm

Business Week recently published this article, which talks about Elizabeth Warren’s career and why she’s the best candidate to serve as CFPB director:
Earlier this month, an industry lobbyist said Warren couldn’t manage the Consumer …

Financial Edge: The Wall Street Reform Act – What You Need to Know
August 19, 2010 – 12:35 pm

The Financial Edge has a bill summary here that gives a good explanation of what the Dodd-Frank financial reform bill will accomplish.  Here’s what they say about the new consumer regulations (visit their website for …

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 …

Valley Community Bank Responds to Dodd-Frank
August 18, 2010 – 10:06 am

In a press release, the mid-sized California bank says the bill succeeded in standing up for Main Street banks: “Washington policymakers understood the difference between Wall Street and Main Street banking when …

Finance Reform Law, Global Food and Energy Prices, and Next Steps
August 6, 2010 – 11:12 am

Dave Kane recently wrote this article about the need for further derivative reform.  He talks about the problem of commodity specs and how the financial reform bill has paved the way for even better regulations …