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AFR Statement: Cordray Nomination Markup in Senate Banking Committee

“American families want and need someone to level the playing field and prevent tricks and traps in the financial services market”, said Lisa Donner, Executive Director of Americans for Financial Reform. “We call on all Senators to stand up for families and confirm Richard Cordray as CFPB director.

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Des Moines Register Op-Ed: Banking bill protects American consumers

This op-ed by AFR Steering Committee Member Cathy Lesser Mansfield appeared in the Des Moines Register today in response to Senator Grassley’s announcement that he will not vote for financial reform. Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley’s decision not to support the banking bill before the Senate this week is bad for Iowa. He claims the bill

CNBC Article on Consumers’ Attitude Toward New Legislation

CNBC reported that consumers are almost unanimous about the need for financial reform.  The article touched on different activist campaigns that are underway concerning the issue.  Also discussed was the resistance coming from organizations such as the American Bankers Association. Americans for Financial Reform was mentioned in the following section: Americans for Financial Reform, a

Huffington Post: The Two Rules of Real Financial Reform

Fight Club fans take note!  AFR Executive Director Heather Booth wrote up the rules of real financial reform for the Huffington Post.  Here are first few: The first rule of real financial reform is that you can’t stop fighting for it. The second rule of real financial reform is that you CAN’T STOP fighting for