The Financial Reform Bill Highlights Need for Real Reform

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Courtesy Digg - Business & Finance  Mon, 12/14/2009 - 23:11

On Friday, the House of Representatives passed the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. The vote was 223-202.

If it were to pass the Senate, the bill would create the regulatory Consumer Financial Protection Agency (CFPA) in addition to other Wall Street and financial institution directed reform measures.

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