On Monday, April 12, 2010, Ocean State Action hosted a press conference with RIPIRG, Direct Action for Rights and Equality (DARE), Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC), the Office of the Attorney General of RI and others, calling for the creation of an independent CFPA.  The event recognized a bill filed by State Representative David Segal in the RI House calling for the state to move its money, and detailing personal stories of bad auto loans and overdraft fees. Candidate for General Treasurer, Tom Sgouros was also in attendance.  See below for pictures from this event and other Ocean State Action events.