The Washington Business Journal ran this article today quoting Margot Dorfman, CEO of the U.S. Women’s Chamber of Commerce, on her support for the CFPA. If you are a business person or investor who supports the CFPA, click here to sign our petition. Here’s an
AFR is partnering with Business for Shared Prosperity in support of the Consumer Financial Protection Agency (CFPA). Our elected officials need to know that the Chamber of Commerce’s anti-reform message is not representative of our views! Current and retired business people and investors, please show
The LA Times ran this article about the Consumer Financial Protection Agency. Here’s an excerpt: [W]hen the House passed the massive Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act on Dec. 11, Congress took the first step toward creating a national watchdog for home buyers and
The Boston Globe named Elizabeth Warren Bostonian of the Year because of her many achievements as a consumer activist. They say: It seemed as if the banks and other firms got a $700 billion bonanza and the American taxpayer got the shaft. But along came
The Detroit News published this insightful editorial by professor John A.E. Pottow. He tries to uncover the Chamber of Commerce’s opposition to the CFPA, and discovers: “This group fears that meaningful government oversight will make it impossible to sandbag consumers who can’t really compare price
Americans for Financial Reform supported H.R. 4173, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009, which will provide much-needed financial regulations and calls for the creation of a Consumer Financial Protection Agency. Read our statement about the bill here. The Act passed by
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: December 11, 2009 House Advances Financial Reform, Consumer Financial Protection Agency A Major Step for American Families Washington, D.C. – Americans for Financial Reform released the following statement upon passage of H.R. 4173 “Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of
For Immediate Release: Friday, December 11, 2009 AFR: Minnick Amendment Would Gut Financial Reform Package; House Must Defeat Big Banks Attempt To Undermine Reform Washington, DC – Americans for Financial Reform released the following statement on Congressman Walter Minnick’s amendment to HR 4173, “The Wall
AFR, the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights, and many other groups signed the following letter to members of the House of Representatives regarding the Walt Minnick amendment to H.R. 4173. Download this letter as a PDF. Protect Consumers: Oppose the Minnick Amendment to H.R. 4173