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
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
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 IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: July 27, 2010 CONTACT: Mary C. Tintes Victory For Main Street Senators Conrad and Dorgan receive recognition from Americans for Financial Reform Fargo, ND – Americans for Financial Reform, an unprecedented coalition of more than 250 national and state organizations who
National Journal recently published a piece about how President Obama now faces another challenge barely two weeks after signing the financial reform bill. President Obama must now a qualified individual to direct the new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. In this piece, Heather Booth voices her
NPR recently ran a story about the ongoing battle over the director’s seat of the newly formed Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Elizabeth Warren is a top candidate, but she is still facing some opposition; Heather Booth provides her insight on why Elizabeth Warren is best-suited
Heather Booth recently made a guest appearance on a CNBC news segment regarding Elizabeth Warren. During her appearance, she presents her reasons why Elizabeth Warren is more than qualified for the position of director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Watch the video below, courtesy
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
The New York Times continues to support Elizabeth Warren in her nomination for the director’s seat of the agency that she came up with in the first place. Click here to read the full editorial piece. President Obama should nominate Elizabeth Warren to head the
Two days ago, President Obama signed the Wall Street Reform Bill, and now the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is going to be a reality. However, the question now is whom he will appoint as head of the CFPB. Elizabeth Warren is a top candidate