View the PDF version here February 16th, 2011 RE: Opposition to proposed cuts to CFPB funding under the proposed CR; the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is a very good value Dear Member of Congress: On behalf of Americans for Financial Reform, a coalition of more
February 15, 2011 RE: Opposition to proposed cuts to SEC/CFTC funding under the proposed CR Support for amendments to restore funding to these agencies Dear Member of Congress: On behalf of Americans for Financial Reform, a coalition of more than 250 national, state and
Read the PDF version here. February 14th. 2011 Elizabeth M. Murphy Secretary Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: Process for Submissions for Review of Security-Based Swaps for Mandatory Clearing (No. S7-44-10) Dear Ms. Murphy: On behalf of Americans for
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: February 17, 2011 CONTACT: John Carey at 202-466-1854 John@ourfinancialsecurity.org AFR Statement on OCC’s Obstruction of Foreclosure Solutions Washington, DC – Americans for Financial Reform, a coalition of more than 250 national and state organizations working together for strong financial reform, issued
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: February 14, 2011 CONTACT: John Carey at 202-466-1854 john@ourfinancialsecurity.org AFR Statement on the President’s FY 2012 Budget Washington, DC – Americans for Financial Reform, a coalition of more than 250 national and state organizations working together for strong financial reform, issued
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: February 12, 2011 CONTACT: John Carey at 202-466-1854 john@ourfinancialsecurity.org AFR Statement on House 2011 Continuing Resolution Washington, DC – Americans for Financial Reform, a coalition of more than 250 national and state organizations working together for strong financial reform, issued the
Federal Bar Association Securities Law Committee Executive Council January 26, 2011 Hon. Harry Reid, Majority Leader, United States Senate Hon. Mitch McConnell, Minority Leader, United States Senate Hon. Richard Durbin, Assistant Majority Leader, United States Senate Hon. Jon Kyl, Assistant Minority Leader, United States Senate
View the PDF Version Here January 26, 2011 The Honorable Barack Obama President of the United States 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue Washington, DC 20500 Dear Mr. President: Thank you for your leadership to make college more affordable in order to expand opportunity and strengthen our economy.
View the PDF Version Here February 4th, 2011 Elizabeth M. Murphy Secretary Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, NE Washington, DC 20549-1090 Re: File Number S7-43-10 – End-User Exception to Mandatory Clearing of Security-Based Swaps Dear Ms. Murphy: On behalf of Americans for Financial
February 2, 2011 Debt Collection Abuses on the Rise During Tough Economic Times Advocates Call For Stronger Protections for Consumers SAN FRANCISCO, CA – An increasing number of consumers are being hounded by debt collectors for unsubstantiated debt, according to a new report issued today