What exactly is going on with the economy? Stocks are up and big bonuses are back, but while they’re throwing parties on Wall Street, there’s pain on Main Street. One out of every six workers …

Chairman Dodd  introduces legislation that sets us on a path to rein in Wall Street, put in protections for Main Street and work to ensure the big banks can not bring our economy to …

By NICOLE GAUDIANO • News Journal Washington Bureau • November 5, 2009
WASHINGTON — Rep. Mike Castle tried but failed Wednesday to put the brakes on consumer-friendly credit card reforms that most House members thought should …

WASHINGTON – Using taxpayer funds to keep out-of-work homeowners in their homes until they find another job is an option being looked at by some officials in the Obama administration, according to people …

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Over the years, many smaller banks and thrifts have adopted responsible, fair and sustainable mortgage lending practices. Small banks and thrifts that offer …

Americans for Financial Reform was mentioned in this article from Reuters.  Excerpt:
An umbrella group of consumer, community and civil rights groups, Americans for Financial Reform, said there was broad support for the proposed Consumer Financial …