For too long, the rules of Wall Street have been written by the bankers themselves. This year, that has to change.
Americans for Financial Reform is working to reform the nation's lending industry and financial system. We're working to protect Americans' neighborhoods, homes and pocketbooks by creating an economy that works for everyone.
Our favorite candidate to lead the CFPA, Elizabeth Warren, is the subject of a new rap video supporting her nomination. The video comes courtesy of our friends at the Main Street Brigade. Want to show …
Read the full story »In a letter to President Obama, Congressman Paul Hodes (D-NH) recommended Elizabeth Warren to serve as the director of the Consumer Financial Protection Agency. Hodes says:
Middle class Americans need a tough fighter like Dr. Warren …
The Financial Edge has a bill summary here that gives a good explanation of what the Dodd-Frank financial reform bill will accomplish. Here’s what they say about the new consumer regulations (visit their website for …
Consumer groups developed this document detailing the Rulemakings, Reports, and Studies the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau will engage in.
Click here to view this document as a pdf.
Remember our post about the Main Street Brigade’s rap video about Elizabeth Warren? Well, it’s causing quite a stir. Take a look at all the coverage the video is getting!
CNBC has noticed the video, and …
In a press release, the mid-sized California bank says the bill succeeded in standing up for Main Street banks: “Washington policymakers understood the difference between Wall Street and Main Street banking when …
Full implementation of the Dodd/Frank financial reform bill will create a dramatically fairer mortgage market
Washington, DC – Until now it has been standard practice for many brokers and lenders to get kickbacks for putting …