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Delaware Thanks Rep. Castle for Taking on Wall Street
July 7, 2010 – 2:55 pm
Delaware Thanks Rep. Castle for Taking on Wall Street

Delaware AFR members presented a thank you letter and a slingshot to Representative Castle for taking on Wall Street in a “David vs. Goliath” battle.  Rep. Castle voted YES on the financial reform bill.
Pictured left to …

Boston Globe: Popular Brown also takes hits
July 7, 2010 – 9:14 am
Boston Globe: Popular Brown also takes hits

The Boston Globe ran a this story about the Massachusetts arm of AFR on July 2, 2010.  Excerpt:
That helps explain the gold BMW 328i with the 2 1/2-foot bow on New Sudbury Street yesterday. And …

AFR Members Confront Rep. Kirk in IL
July 7, 2010 – 8:50 am
AFR Members Confront Rep. Kirk in IL

On June 30, Representative Mark Kirk (R, IL) voted to block financial reform.  (See the vote tally here.)
On the 4th of July, AFR members positioned themselves along Rep. Kirk’s parade route in Elgin, Illinois, and …

Arkansans Urge US Senate to Declare Independence from Wall Street Lobbyists
July 1, 2010 – 1:20 pm

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 30, 2010
Contact:  Neil Sealy, 501-346-9617
ARKANSANS URGE U.S. SENATE TO DECLARE INDEPENDENCE FROM WALL STREET LOBBYISTS,
PASS A STRONG FINANCIAL REFORM BILL

Little Rock – Americans for Financial Reform held a press …

Scott Brown’s Beamer Ready to Roll to Wall Street – Photos and Press Release
July 1, 2010 – 12:18 pm
Scott Brown’s Beamer Ready to Roll to Wall Street – Photos and Press Release

July 1, 2010
Advocates Present Senator Brown with a BMW
Senator Brown Should Vote for Wall Street Reform Without Delay

Boston, MA— Advocates for financial reform presented Senator Scott Brown with a gift of his very …