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News Category: Press Releases & Statements

Conservative Eminence Charles Fried Supports Elizabeth Warren

The New Republic reports that Charles Fried supports Elizabeth Warren to lead the CFPB.  They say: One of the supposed knocks against Elizabeth Warren is that she’s an ideological crusader bent on destroying capitalism as we know it. If she were to lead the new consumer protection agency, she could do serious harm to the

Financial Reform Timeline

AFR Timeline June 2009 Administration releases White Paper on Financial Reform July 2009 First AFR Meeting July 28, 2009 House Financial Services Committee passes Corporate and Financial Institution Compensation Fairness Act (HR. 3269) 40-28 July 31, 2009 House passes Corporate and Financial Institution Compensation Fairness Act (HR 3269) to give shareholders greater say over executive

Elizabeth Warren and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

The passage and signing of the Wall Street Reform Bill are major steps in the right direction toward protecting consumers from the tricks and traps of Wall Street.  But  there is still much work to be done, including making sure the right people are  responsible for implementing the new law. AFR is working on getting

Around the Web, Support for Elizabeth Warren

The media is buzzing with reports of support for Elizabeth Warren to serve as the first director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.  Read some of the highlights here: The Boston Globe named Elizabeth Warren Bostonian of the Year because she “pledged to look out for the middle class and brought a sense of sanity

Help Get Elizabeth Warren Nominated to Head the CFPB

Here’s what you can do to show your support for Elizabeth Warren, the ideal candidate for head of the CFPB: Send a letter to President Obama, letting him know you want Elizabeth Warren in that seat. Sign The Progressive Change Campaign Committee’s petition in support of enabling Elizabeth Warren to police Wall Street. Sign Public