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Text of the Financial Reform Bill
June 29, 2010 – 8:53 am

Compiled below is the text of the financial reform bill from THOMAS as of the morning of June 29, 2010.
HR 4173 – Title I (Financial Stability)
HR 4173 – Title II (ORDERLY LIQUIDATION AUTHORITY)
HR 4173 – …

AFR Cheers on the New Law of the Land As a Win for All Americans
June 28, 2010 – 8:47 am
AFR Cheers on the New Law of the Land As a Win for All Americans

The Wall Street reform legislation is a victory for the American people and a defeat for those who defended the status quo.
The bill was signed into law by President Obama on July 21, 2010.
Read our …

Support for Passage of Dodd-Frank Compromise
June 27, 2010 – 9:09 am

June 27, 2010
United States House of Representatives
Washington, DC 20515
Re: Support for Passage of the Dodd/Frank Reform Compromise
Dear Representatives:
Americans for Financial Reform applauds Congress, especially Chairman Dodd and Chairman Frank,  for moving forward …

AFR to Conferees: Prevent Foreclosure for the Unemployed with Title XIV
June 22, 2010 – 2:23 pm

June 22, 2010
The Honorable Christopher Dodd
The Honorable Barney Frank
Re: AFR positions on proposed House offer on Title XIV
We write on behalf of Americans for Financial Reform regarding the proposed House Conference offer on Title XIV …

AFR’s Conference Priorities
June 15, 2010 – 9:26 am

As the Conference Committee continues to meet to prepare a final financial reform bill, Americans for Financial Reform has outlined these points as their top priorities:

Establishing a Consumer Financial Protection Bureau that is independent, has …

CRL: Mortgage and Foreclosure Issues in Financial Reform Conference
June 14, 2010 – 9:31 am

June 14, 2010
The Honorable Christopher Dodd
Chairman, Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs
Washington, DC 20510
The Honorable Barney Frank
Chairman, House Committee on Financial Services
Washington, DC 20515
RE:  Mortgage and Foreclosure Issues in Financial Reform …