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 …
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Washington, DC 20510
May 4, 2010
Re: Cantwell Amendment 3786 to Restoring Financial Stability Act of 2010 authorizing CFTC to effectively enforce manipulation of derivatives markets
Dear Senator:
The over 250 consumer, employee, investor, community and civil …
May 4, 2010
United States Senate
Washington, D.C. 20510
RE: OPPOSE the Vitter-DeMint amendment (S. 3739), which proposes to strike Title XII Improving Access to Mainstream Financial Institutions, from the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 (S. …
The Honorable Chairman Dodd
Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs
U.S. Senate
Washington, D.C. 20510
March 22, 2010
Dear Chairman Dodd:
The over 200 consumer, employee, investor, community and civil rights groups who are members of Americans for Financial Reform …
Senator Christopher Dodd
United States Senate
Washington, DC 20510
Re: Support Attorney General Enforcement and a Strong Role for States in S.3217, Restoring American Financial Stability Act
Dear Senator Dodd,
As you continue efforts to improve and achieve bipartisan support …
April 26, 2010
Dear Senators Sanders, Feingold, DeMint and Vitter:
As members of Americans for Financial Reform, a coalition of over 250 consumer, employee, investor, community and civil rights groups, we write you today to convey our …
April 22, 2010
Honorable Arlen Specter Honorable Jack Reed
U.S Senate U.S. Senate
711 Hart Senate Office Bldg. 728 Hart Senate Office Bldg
Washington, DC 20510 Washington, DC 20510
Dear Senators Specter and Reed:
The undersigned organizations write to …