Defend Your Dollars

Chalk One Up For the Good Guys

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 14:10:30 -0800

Your activism forced lawmakers to reform our financial system! But the fight is not over.

President to sign financial reform bill

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 12:17:26 -0800

CU recommends key areas for new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to target

Victory! President signs Wall St. Reform Bill Into Law

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 10:57:26 -0800

The President signed the Wall St. Reform bill creating the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. We outline what they should tackle first.

What Is In The Wall St. Reform Bill For You

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 11:29:00 -0800

The Senate�s 60-39 vote passing a landmark bill to overhaul the rules for banks and Wall Street shows the power that consumers can have over even the most powerful and well-funded lobby groups in the country.

CU: Financial reform bill a �Game Changer�

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 13:13:46 -0800

The Senate approved a landmark bill to overhaul the rules for banks and Wall Street by a vote of 60 to 39

Senate Passes Wall St. Reform.

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 12:00:26 -0800

Finally. Financial Reform Bill a �Game Changer�

Who Will the CFPB Serve?

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 14:50:56 -0800

At our recent Consumers Union Activist Summit we were lucky enough to meet activists from all over the country who are doing amazing work. One such person was Andrea Wieland from the group First Nations. First Nations Native American operated nonprofit that strengthens Native economies throughout the United States.

Wall Street Reform Bill Update

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 10:32:01 -0800

Sen Brown comes out in support of Wall St. Reform Bill- Where does your Senator stand?

House Approves Financial Reform Bill: Statement by Consumers Union

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 16:23:58 -0800

Wall Street Bill Headed Back To Conference

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 13:50:43 -0800

All this talk about decades without real consumer protection and we all forgot one thing... Who is looking out for the BANKS? Luckily, someone is on the watch.

Call Your Senator Now to Pass Financial Reform

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 10:24:26 -0800

The financial reform bill needs 60 votes in the Senate to be sent on to the President for final signature. The Lending Industry is going to fight it till the very end.

Financial Reform Bill- Update

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 11:52:03 -0800

Here is an update of what is in the final version of the bill that is moving on to the House and Senate floors for final passage.

Consumers Union Applauds Vote Out of Committee, Encourages Quick Vote by full House and Senate

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 10:23:27 -0800

The full House and Senate are expected to vote on the conference committee�s bill next week

Financial Reform Moves!

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 09:09:16 -0800

Despite overwhelming pressure from the lending industry, big banks and credit card companies, just to name a few, consumer pressure and activism helped move us closer to passing legislation that creates real financial reform.

Group letter opposing the Attorney exemption from HR 4173

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 10:34:39 -0800