Americans for Financial Reform supported H.R. 4173, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009, which will provide much-needed financial regulations and calls for the creation of a Consumer Financial Protection Agency.  Read …

For Immediate Release:

Friday, December 11, 2009
AFR: Minnick Amendment Would Gut Financial Reform Package;
House Must Defeat Big Banks Attempt To Undermine Reform

Washington, DC – Americans for Financial Reform released the following statement on …

AFR, the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights, and many other groups signed the following letter to members of the House of Representatives regarding the Walt Minnick amendment to H.R. 4173.
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Protect …

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT:  Lauren Weiner, 202-470-5870

DATE: December 9, 2009

Congressman Ellison, Small Business Owners Voice Support For Consumer Financial Watchdog
Ahead Of House Vote On Reform Package, Small Businesses Press The Need For A Strong CFPA
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AFR sent the following letter to the House of Representatives today, setting the record straight on the CFPA. Download this letter as a PDF.

Dear Representative:
The Americans for Financial Reform coalition urges you to reject the …

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT:  Lauren Weiner, 202-470-5870
DATE: December 8, 2009

*** ADVISORY FOR WEDNESDAY, Dec. 9 ***

Congressman Ellison, Small Business Owners To Voice Support For Consumer Financial Watchdog
Ahead Of House Vote On Reform Package, Small Businesses …