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March 3, 2010 – 11:00 am
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Tell the Senate to work for us, not for bankers!
Join thousands of activists from around the country and call your Senators toll-free to tell them that we need real financial reform that will hold the …

MSNBC: Women Executives Work for Reform
March 3, 2010 – 10:53 am

Deborah Jackson, is one member of a group of businesswomen who went to Congress this week to speak on behalf of a Consumer Financial Protection Agency.  Watch Deborah’s interview below and learn more about the …

AP: FDIC Chairman Pitching for Consumer Financial Protection Agency
March 3, 2010 – 10:40 am

The Associated Press has this report about Chairman Sheila Bair’s support for a new Consumer Financial Protection Agency.  Here is an excerpt:
WASHINGTON — The head of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. pitched again Monday for …

Consumers Demand Accountability: NCLR Delivers Petition Calling for a Strong CFPA
March 3, 2010 – 10:16 am
Consumers Demand Accountability: NCLR Delivers Petition Calling for a Strong CFPA

CONSUMERS DEMAND ACCOUNTABILITY:
NCLR Delivers Petition Calling for a Strong Consumer Financial Protection Agency
Washington, DC—Fed-up consumers from throughout the nation got their message to Congress today when NCLR (National Council of La Raza), the …

New Funny Or Die Video On The Need For Financial Reform
March 3, 2010 – 10:04 am
New Funny Or Die Video On The Need For Financial Reform

Video Kicks Off A Week Of Action By Americans for Financial Reform
Unprecedented Gathering Of Actors Come Together For Video,
“Presidential Reunion”
First Time All SNL Presidents Come Together
*** View Video Here and Below ***
A new online video released …

Amendments from Senator Shelby
March 2, 2010 – 1:42 pm

Posted below are Senator Shelby’s original amendments to the Senate Financial Reform Legislation.
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