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Elizabeth Warren To Head Consumer Protection Bureau?

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

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Prof. Elizabeth Warren on the Colbert Report

Professor Elizabeth Warren discusses proposed regulatory reform with Stephen Colbert.  (The last five seconds are particularly insightful.) The Colbert Report Mon – Thurs 11:30pm / 10:30c Elizabeth Warren www.colbertnation.com Colbert Report Full Episodes Political Humor Fox News

Exploding Toasters and the Fight for Reform

On Tuesday, we hosted a successful webinar with Professor Elizabeth Warren, AFR Director Heather Booth, and Americans for Fairness in Lending.  Thanks to everyone who was able to join us for this exciting online event!  We had a great conversation and had tons of thoughtful

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Elizabeth Warren: Banks or Families?

Elizabeth Warren wrote this piece in Politico.  Here is an excerpt: Banks or families? For almost a year, the big banks and the American Bankers Association have presented that choice to Congress. Lobbyists argue that meaningful consumer protection will jeopardize the safety and soundness of

Financial Reform 101 with Prof. Elizabeth Warren

Tuesday, April 6 4:00 – 4:45 pm Eastern time AFR is hosting a special online discussion with Professor Elizabeth Warren and AFR Director Heather Booth for the general public. Sign up here! Find out about reform efforts in Congress—including the Senate bill currently being debated,

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Make Markets Be Markets

Make Markets Be Markets: A Groundbreaking Conference Hosted by the Roosevelt Institute On March 3rd, the Roosevelt Institute gathered some of the nation’s leading financiers, economists, and former regulators to release a report outlining critical actions needed to reform the nation’s financial system. Watch the