This op-ed by AFR Steering Committee Member Cathy Lesser Mansfield appeared in the Des Moines Register today in response to Senator Grassley’s announcement that he will not vote for financial reform. Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley’s decision not to support the banking bill before the Senate
Take a look at this piece that The Hill ran recently about why Elizabeth Warren is the perfect candidate for head of the new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. With Congress on the verge of establishing a new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Elizabeth Warren, Harvard
The Huffington Post recently published an article speculating that Elizabeth Warren will likely be appointed as head of the new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, as she is the top candidate right now. Here is an excerpt from the article: Once President Obama signs Wall Street
An AFR event in Boston is referenced in this AP article. Excerpt: Advocates of the bill to rein in Wall Street were casting Brown’s dealmaking as a shift from underdog candidate in a pickup truck to something more amorphous. The Massachusetts branch of Americans for
Washington, DC – Americans for Financial Reform hailed the House of Representatives for passing significant legislation to hold Wall Street accountable for the financial crisis and restore economic stability by reining in the excesses of the financial industry. Click here to tell your Senators to
For details on the outcomes of certain issue areas, follow the links at the bottom of this page. Nearly two years after Wall Street crashed our economy, and after a year of work, the House and Senate are finally ready to vote on a comprehensive
In a landmark win for Main Street, the financial reform bill will result in substantial new protections for consumers from the tricks and traps in personal financing that indirectly and otherwise led to the financial crisis. The resulting Bureau has the independence and authority it
The Wall Street reform legislation is a victory for the American people and a defeat for those who defended the status quo. The bill was signed into law by President Obama on July 21, 2010. Read our posts about the bill. Here’s What the New
Read more about what the bill will do here. For Immediate Release June 26, 2010 AFR Hails Wall Street Reform as a Significant Step toward Economic Stability Washington, DC – Americans for Financial Reform applauds Congress for moving forward with significant legislation reforming Wall Street
June 23, 2010 Dear House Conferee: While the Senate offer on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is generally good for consumers, there are a number of outstanding issues that need further enhancement. Our priorities for improving the Senate offer are as follows: Consumer Financial Protection