Americans for Financial Reform

Report Category: Policy & Analysis

Wall Street Reform Bill Still Garnering Mass Applause

For Immediate Release July 19, 2010 Wall Street Reform Bill Still Garnering Mass Applause While Opponents Continue to be Disparaged for Their Motives Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Editorial: Wall Street reform: Congress makes the proper response to crisis, July 19: “The nation’s gravest financial crisis since the Depression demanded a government response that was just as wide-ranging. The

Media Advisory: Senator Grassley Must Finish the Job for Main Street

MEDIA ADVISORY July 13, 2010 Amy Logsdon, Iowa Citizen Action Network, alogsdon@iowacan.org Senator Grassley Must Finish the Job for Main Street Advocates Urge Senator Grassley to Bring Financial Reform Over the Finish Line and Support Wall Street Reform Des Moines, Iowa— On Tuesday at 5:00 pm, Iowa residents will hold a press conference with  “finish

Senator Brown Must Win the Gold Medal for Main Street

Advocates Urge Senator Brown to Bring Financial Reform Over the Finish Line and Voice His Support for Wall Street Reform Boston, MA— On Monday, Massachusetts residents will press Senator Brown to get financial reform across the finish line and take home the gold medal for Main Street.  Senator Brown remains uncommitted to standing up for

Rep. Peter King Uses False Statements and Fear to Defend Vote in Favor of Big Banks

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Lauren Weiner, 202-470-5870 DATE: July 8, 2010 Rep. Peter King Uses False Statements and Fear To Defend Vote In Favor Of Big Banks In Mail to Constituents Rep. King Misrepresents Basic Facts to Defend Vote Washington, DC – In defense of his vote against Wall Street reform last week, Congressman Peter