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AFR Letter Regarding the Restriction of Forced Arbitration
May 4, 2010 – 10:23 am

United States Senate
Washington, DC 20510
April 23, 2010
Dear Senator:
We write to express our support for the provisions in the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 that give the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (CFPB) and …

Senate Debates Financial Reform
May 3, 2010 – 3:56 pm
Senate Debates Financial Reform

“The Restoring American Financial Stability Act” (S. 3217) is a good start but must be strengthened as it is discussed in the Senate.  Read about the key ingredients to real financial reform.

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AFR Supports the Prohibition Against Federal Government Bailouts of Swap Entities
May 3, 2010 – 1:50 pm

United States Senate
Washington, DC 20510
May 3, 2010
Re: Letter of support for the Prohibition against Federal Government Bailouts of Swaps Entities
Dear Senator:
The over 250 consumer, employee, investor, community and civil rights groups who are members of …

AFR: Danger Ahead For Reform Package; Big Banks Will Try To Weaken Or Kill Bill
May 3, 2010 – 11:35 am

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DATE: May 3, 2010

As the first full week of debate begins on Financial Reform, danger lies ahead for the bill. The big banks, and their friends on the Hill, will …

AFR Supports “Fiduciary Duty” for Swaps Dealers
May 3, 2010 – 8:57 am

April 30, 2010
United States Senate
Washington, DC 20510
Dear Senator:
Americans for Financial Reform is a coalition of more than 250 consumer, employee, investor, community, labor and civil rights groups.  Consumer Federation of America is a non-profit …