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People’s Action Institute Urges CFPB to Strengthen Payday Lending Rule on Closing Day of Public Comment Period
October 07, 2016
Washington, D.C. – Grassroots groups are making a final push for the CFPB to strengthen…
More than 400,000 Comments to CFPB Call for Crackdown on Abusive Lending
October 07, 2016
WASHINGTON, DC - More than 400,000 comments so far, asking for a stronger, smarter rule…
Sen. Jeff Merkley Joins Consumer Advocates to Release Personal Stories from Families Devastated By Payday Lending Industry
October 03, 2016
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Stop the Debt Trap campaign will host a press teleconference on Wednesday, Oct.…
Isaiah J. Poole Named Communications Director for People’s Action
September 23, 2016
Washington D.C. – Journalist and longtime editor of OurFuture.org, Isaiah J. Poole, has been named…
Native Organizers and Supporters Praise Government Decision to Halt Construction of Dakota Access Pipeline
September 12, 2016
Washington, D.C. – After the decision by a federal judge on Friday to not issue…
Activists Nationwide Rally for Strong Federal Payday Rules
August 01, 2016
100 ACTIVISTS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY RALLY AT PAYDAY LOAN STOREFRONT CALLING FOR STRONG FEDERAL…