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Sen. Kirk’s Vote on Cordray Disappoints
Last week, we sent a letter to Sen. Kirk urging him to vote in favor of Cordray’s confirmation. Illinoisans continue to suffer the effects of predatory and deceptive financial practices. At a time...
View ArticleWoodstock Supports the Creation and Expansion of CFPB Consumer Complaint...
The CFPB’s database is the largest public database of federal consumer financial complaints, providing information on over 90,000 complaints regarding particular financial institutions or financial...
View Article7,000 Illinoisans Tell Sen. Kirk it’s Time to Support CFPB Director Cordray
The petitions were delivered as part of a national movement during which over 160,000 Americans signed a petition from Americans for Financial Reform asking members of Congress to confirm Cordray let...
View ArticleAct today: Tell Sen. Kirk to support Cordray
For almost two years, the CFPB has protected consumers from dangerous financial products and returned millions of dollars to those who were victimized by them. Yet these Senators are willing to leave...
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Update on Richard Cordray nomination
It will be crucial to gather as much support for Cordray as possible between now and July. We will be following up with next steps for how you can communicate with Sen. Kirk about the importance of...
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Richard Cordray confirmed as CFPB director
Richard Cordray was confirmed today by the full Senate as the Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on a 66-34 vote. Both Illinois Senators Mark Kirk and Richard Durbin voted in favor...
View ArticleWebinar: make your voice heard to the CFPB through complaints, comments
Date: Wednesday, June 18, 2014 - 11:00am to 12:00pm You may have heard about the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), but what can it do for you and your constituents?Join Woodstock Institute...
View ArticleHouse Oversight Committee Threatens Crucial Anti-Fraud Program
Operation Choke Point is an essential tool for preventing fraudulent activity such as illegal payday loans, senior scams, identity theft, and other forms of fraud. The program currently includes at...
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Building wealth through retirement savings and small business in 2015,...
Retirement savings successes, but advocacy needed
View ArticleSign On Letter in Opposition of the Fairness in Class Action Litigation and...
This sign on letter is in opposition to H.R. 1927, the "Fairness in Class Action Litigation and Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act of 2015." The House may soon consider this resolution and...
View ArticleConsumer Groups Criticize Illinois Insurance Director Dowling for Failing to...
In a Crain’s Chicago Business story this week, Dowling stated that the Illinois Insurance Department is aware of the use of price optimization by Illinois insurers but will not take steps to protect...
View ArticleComment Letter to Senator Mark Kirk in Opposition to the SAVERS Act of 2016
In this comment letter, Woodstock Institute and its allies express opposition to the SAVERS Act of 2016 on the grounds that it would preserve the ability of financial professionals to put their own...
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