Key Provisions Go a Long Way Preventing Another Financial Crisis

Washington, DC – The historic Wall Street reform legislation passed by the Senate on May 20 will have an impact on Main Street as well …

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DATE: May 17, 2010

Poll Results Warn Senators: Hold Fraudsters Accountable
CLICK HERE FOR POLL: MORE THAN TWO-THIRDS OF AMERICANS UNLIKELY TO VOTE FOR SENATORS WHO OPPOSE AMENDMENT TO FINANCIAL REFORM BILL …

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United States Senate
Washington, DC 20510
Re:  Support Cantwell McCain #3884 which restores the Glass-Steagall Act’s key safeguards

Dear Senator,
The over 200 consumer, employee, investor, community and civil rights groups who are members of Americans for …

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DATE: May 16, 2010
AFR Demands An Up or Down Vote on Merkley-Levin Amendment
Washington, DC – Americans for Financial Reform is tired of opposition ploys to undermine Wall Street reform. After filibustering the entire …

$1.4 MILLION…The amount that the finance industry is spending every day to influence Congress.
$600 MILLION…The amount that the six big banks and their trade associations have spent on lobbying, trade association activity, and political contributions since the …

Washington, DC – Americans for Financial Reform praises the Senate for passing Sen. Al Franken’s amendment to reduce conflict of interest for credit rating agencies.
Heather Booth, Director, Americans for Financial Reform: “We are pleased the …