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Support is growing to nominate Elizabeth Warren to become the head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the new agency created by the financial reform bill dedicated to protecting consumers.  This weekend Senator Al Franken told progressives he would fight for her¹, and The New York Times endorsed her as well, saying:

“The banks don’t oppose Ms. Warren because she doesn’t get it. They oppose her because she does.”²

But we have to keep the momentum going. The next week could decide whether she’s seen as a serious candidate or not. Senator Tom Harkin is circulating a letter of support for Warren,³ but he needs more senators to sign on to put Warren over the top.

Can you call Senators Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell and tell them to sign on to Sen. Harkin’s letter? Tell Sens. Murray and Cantwell that voters support Elizabeth Warren to lead the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and that we’re counting on them to stand strong against Wall Street.

Here’s where to call:

Senator Patty Murray
Phone: 202-224-2621

Senator Maria Cantwell
Phone: 202-224-3441

Then, please report your call by clicking here:

http://pol.moveon.org/call?tg=FSWA_1.FSWA_2&cp_id=1417&id=22072-9640874-onLrXUx&t=2

Elizabeth Warren is a Harvard law professor, and a tough consumer advocate, and the idea for CFPB was hers to begin with.

The Senate Convenes: 9:30amET July 28, 2010

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will proceed to a period of morning business for 1 hour with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. The Republicans will control the first 30 minutes and the Majority will control the next 30 minutes.

Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of H.R.5297, Small Business Jobs bill. Cloture was filed on the substitute amendment #4519 and the underlying bill. As a result, there is a 1:00pm filing deadline for germane first degree amendments to the Reid for Baucus-Landrieu substitute amendment (SA4519) and HR5297.

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The next meeting in the House is scheduled for 10:00amET July 28, 2010