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CRL Calls $16 Million HUD Grant to ACORN "Insulting"
December 10, 2008 - The Consumers Rights League (CRL) today released the following the announcement that the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has authorized $16 million grant to the ACORN Housing Corporation (AHC) through the National Foreclosure Mitigation Counseling Program. The ACORN family of organ... More

CRL Statement on FDIC Blacklist
October 28, 2008 - James Terry, Chief Public Advocate for the Consumers Rights League (CRL), today issued the following statement on an ICBA report that financial institutions that opt out of the FDIC's Temporary Liquidity Guarantee Program likely will be named on a public list and be required to notify their customer... More

ACORN’s Own Lawyer Says Improper Use of Funds
October 23, 2008 - James Terry, Chief Public Advocate for the Consumers Rights League (CRL), today issued the following statement calling for authorities to heed the calls of Members of Congress and now ACORN’s own lawyer to look into the illegal use of taxpayer dollars to fund political activity. CRL also relea... More

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Democratization of Credit

The democratization of credit has been very good for consumers.
Housing Crisis

The housing sector is in a slowdown. Proposed "fixes" shouldn't harm responsible consumers.

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