One of the most important measures we can advance to protect consumers and taxpayers is embodied in an amendment drafted by Senator Charles Schumer. Senator Schumer’s amendment (SA 3772) provides a facility to establish an independent non-governmental nonprofit Financial Consumers’ Association (FCA). FCA has broad support from leading consumer organizations. Given the powerful influence of … Read more
The “Financial Consumers Association Act of 2010″
The text of the Financial Consumers Association Act of 2010
Senate Amendment 3772 follows:
The Financial Consumers’ Association Over the last ten years the financial industry has spent, through lobbying expenditures and campaign contributions, over $5 billion pushing for and winning deregulation. This deregulation has come at a huge cost to taxpayers and consumers who currently have little voice in the regulatory debate. To protect consumers and to forestall … Read more
Leading National Consumer Groups (Consumer Union , National Consumer Law Center, Public Citizen, Consumer Federation of America, National Association of Consumer Advocates, USPIRG) support Financial Consumers’ Association (FCA) Letter follows: December 21, 2009 Senator Chris Dodd Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs 448 Russell Building Washington, DC 20510 Congressman Barney Frank Committee on Financial … Read more
Financial Consumers’ Association Amendment Financial Consumers’ Association Q&A Consumer Groups Support Financial Consumers’ Association The Financial Consumers’ Association What is a Financial Consumers’ Association? The FCA would be a federally chartered, nationwide, citizen-run, membership association of financial consumers. It would serve as an independent watchdog for the financial industry. In addition to keeping an eye … Read more
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PRESERVING THE PEOPLE’S POST OFFICE by Christopher Shaw, foreword by Ralph Nader Discusses the Post Service’s vital role as a pillar of the community, and encourages citizen involvement to safeguard its future. Paperback – 250 pages – $25.00 BEING BEAUTIFUL Introduction by Ralph Nader What you need to know about cosmetics. Encourages independent thinking about … Read more
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The OSHA Mission — Found and Lost A Public Reminder A Report from the Center for Study of Responsive Law CURRENT OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ACT To assure safe and healthful working conditions for working men and women; by authorizing enforcement of the standards developed under the Act; by assisting and encouraging the States in … Read more