Editorial Roundup Shows Opponents of Reform are on the Wrong Side Cleaning up Wall Street: Las Vegas Sun Editorial, May 25: “It is notable that Republicans continue to raise a fuss about the legislation… [Their] comments are also disingenuous. There is no government takeover. Nor is
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington, DC – Americans for Financial Reform released the following statement following the vote this evening in the Senate on Financial Reform: Heather Booth, Director, Americans for Financial Reform: “We are pleased the Senate has passed this momentous bill that will rein
For Immediate Release May 20, 2010 Washington, DC – Americans for Financial Reform issued the following statement regarding the Senate’s cloture vote, setting the stage for an up-or-down vote on legislation to hold Wall Street accountable, end the casino economy and protect consumers from financial
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 19, 2010 Washington, DC – Americans for Financial Reform issued the following statement regarding the Senate’s vote cloture on legislation to hold Wall Street accountable, end the casino economy and protect consumers from financial tricks and traps. Heather Booth, Director, Americans for
The industry that has the most complaints to the Better Business Bureau should not be exempted from consumer protection Consumer Federation of America: “In the fight over Senator Brownback’s (R-KS) amendment exempting auto dealers from the proposed Consumer Financial Protection Agency, representatives of the military
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: May 14, 2010 Washington, DC – After failing in attempts to overtly weaken the bill, opponents of Wall Street reform are now looking to usurp the bill in anyway possible. Americans for Financial Reform opposes any stealth attacks – including attempts
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: May 12, 2010 Say No To Special Interest Loopholes Auto dealers do not deserve a carve out from consumer protection Washington, DC – Americans for Financial Reform urges the Senate to reject any efforts by special interests to weaken consumer protection,
Elizabeth Warren and Attorney General Lisa Madigan Speak Out Against Preemption Deal With rumors that the Senate might cut a deal over the weekend on preemption, two of the most vocal supporters of strong financial reform, Elizabeth Warren and Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan, issued
**Audio of Call Available Here** Washington, DC – Americans for Financial Reform and our 250 coalition partners applaud the Senate for rejecting – on a bipartisan basis – the sham that was Sen. Shelby’s “consumer” amendment to the Wall Street accountability currently being debated in the
Press Conference Call TODAY, May 6 at 2:30 PM ET*** Consumer Advocates Expose Sham GOP Proposal Washington, DC – On Thursday, May 6 at 2:30 pm, advocates who have led the fight for tough, new rules to protect consumers from tricks and traps of mortgage companies, car dealers,