Category Archives: Statements and Press Releases

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Americans Call for Watchdog to Guard Against Financial Predators

For immediate release                                CONTACT: Lauren Weiner, 202-470-5870 DATE: July 14, 2009                                                                         Jeremy Funk, 202-470-5878    Americans Call for Watchdog to Guard Against Financial Predators   Groups Call for Real Protection for Borrowers, Tell Big Banks to Call Off the Lobbyists   *Note: Change

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CCI Members to Payday Lenders: “Enough is Enough!”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CCI Members to Payday Lenders: “Enough is Enough!” Monday, June 15, 2009 – Des Moines, Iowa – Two dozen members of Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement (CCI) and concerned residents of the community visited three area payday lenders on the morning of

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AFR’s response to President Obama’s proposal for reform

Real reform means reining in the anything-goes atmosphere that has characterized this era on Wall Street, replacing it with a comprehensive system to police the financial industry and protect the public. To provide real security for the American people this regulatory system must be truly