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It is Time for Wall Street to Pay its Fair Share
March 30, 2012 – 9:52 am | Comments Off

As most Americans struggle to pay their share, we can’t help but notice that Wall Street is not. Many of the economic problems we face today, from deficits to unemployment, were in large part created by …

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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 …

Photos: AFR Delivers Petitions Around the Country
June 24, 2010 – 2:43 pm
Photos: AFR Delivers Petitions Around the Country
AFR: Improve the Senate Offer on Consumer Protection Agency
June 24, 2010 – 12:02 pm

June 23, 2010
Dear House Conferee:
While the Senate offer on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is generally good for consumers, there are a number of outstanding issues that need further enhancement.  Our priorities for improving the …

House Conferees Support Strong Derivatives Reform (PDF)
June 24, 2010 – 11:55 am

Read their letter to Senator Dodd and Chairman Frank.

Delaware Supports Financial Reform
June 24, 2010 – 11:19 am
Delaware Supports Financial Reform

Rashmi Rangan, member of AFR’s coalition in DE, delivers AFR petition to Meghan Bowman of US Rep. Michael Castle’s Wilmington office.

Audio: New Poll Shows Strong Momentum for Wall Street Reform
June 24, 2010 – 10:47 am

Americans for Financial Reform unveiled new numbers showing strong momentum behind finishing Wall Street reform now and members who support loopholes for big banks do not have the high ground.
Listen here.