Americans for Financial Reform

Report Category: Policy & Analysis

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

Mainers Make Final Push for Financial Reform

For Immediate Release Thursday, July 8, 2010 Adam Goode, Maine People’s Alliance BANGOR – As the U.S. Senate prepares to hold a final vote on financial reform legislation, a group of policy experts and activists gathered outside the offices of Senators Snowe and Collins in Bangor today to thank Representatives Michaud and Pingree for their

Advocates to Present Senator Brown with a BMW

Advocates will Send Message that Senator Brown Should Trade in his Truck for a Luxury Car and Drive in Style Like his Wall Street Donors Boston, MA— Advocates for financial reform are presenting Senator Brown with a gift on July 1: his very own luxury BMW.  Senator Scott Brown says that he is not yet committed