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Washington Post: Bankers Making Turkeys out of Taxpayers
November 25, 2009 – 8:04 am
Washington Post: Bankers Making Turkeys out of Taxpayers

Dana Milbank of the Washington Post published this column today, pointing out how much the nation’s bankers have to be thankful for as they sit down for Thanksgiving turkeys tomorrow.  Here’s an excerpt:
At this time …

USA Today: Our view on consumer protection: How the banking lobby tries to undermine loan reform
October 7, 2009 – 7:12 am
USA Today:  Our view on consumer protection: How the banking lobby tries to undermine loan reform

On October 7, USA Today ran this excellent opinion piece.  Here’s an excerpt:
New financial watchdog could curb abusive practices, limit fine print.
In Washington, it’s always easier to kill a new idea than to promote one. …

The New York Times: Reforming the Financial System
September 13, 2009 – 7:58 am

The New York Times ran this excellent editorial on September 13, 2009. Here’s an excerpt explaining the need for a strong Consumer Financial Protection Agency (CFPA):
CONSUMER PROTECTIONThe financial crisis would have been less severe — …

The Philadelphia Inquirer: Taking down dirty lenders
August 3, 2009 – 7:19 am
The Philadelphia Inquirer:  Taking down dirty lenders

The Philadelphia Inquirer ran this excellent opinion piece on August 3.  Here’s an excerpt:
Credit card and mortgage consumers need help to level the playing field.
By Adam Benforado
The $3-trillion-a-year consumer financial-services industry wants you to play …

Business Week: Consumers Need a Credit Watchdog
July 15, 2009 – 8:09 am
Business Week:  Consumers Need a Credit Watchdog

Harvard Professor Elizabeth Warren explains her idea of creating a Consumer Financial Protection Agency in this Business Week piece.  Congress is considering legislation which would create such an agency.  Here’s an excerpt from her article:
President …