CPB warns about mortgage scams (Legislatie Gazette)

March 8, 2010

“Loan Modification Scam Alert” campaign was launched by the New York State Consumer Protection Board last Thursday as a part of its annual Consumer Action Day.

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Budget options aplenty (Legislative Gazette)

March 1, 2010

The "Better Choice Budget Campaign," a series of options for raising state revenues and savings costs, was unveiled Feb. 22 by fiscal watchdog, environmental, education, civil legal service and poverty advocacy groups.

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Consumer Protections Hung Up in Senate (WXXI GoPublic)

February 18, 2010

When you ask Democratic Congressman Dan Maffei what's going on in the Senate, he takes a deep breath, and then speaks very carefully.

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Congressman Maffei Praises New Consumer Protections (Congressman Dan Maffei)

February 17, 2010

Today Congressman Maffei joined with representatives from the Empire Justice Center in Rochester to address the provisions of the Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights and consumer protection.

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New Law Protects Credit Cardholders (YNN Rochester)

February 16, 2010

Signed into law by the President, the Credit Card Bill of Rights will ban certain unfair and deceptive fees and rate increases.

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Editorial: New federal agency needed to protect consumers' financial interests (Democrat and Chronicle)

February 11, 2010

Can you imagine an America without a strong middle class? That's the question that proponents of a new Consumer Financial Protection Agency are asking as they make their case.

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Bar Association wants justice for all in 2010 (Legislative Gazette)

February 1, 2010

On the top of the Bar Association's list of state legislative priorities is a call for the governor and state lawmakers to ensure adequate resources are provided for the justice system so that the courts will be able to adequately serve New Yorkers, especially those living on low incomes.

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Fate of $15 mil. for civil legal services in lawmakers' hands (Legislative Gazette)

February 1, 2010

It is now up to the Legislature to decide whether the state will provide a fiscal crutch for a diminishing fund that helps New Yorkers pay for civil legal services they might otherwise be unable to afford.

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Jack O'Connell, Special Advisor to NuHealth President/CEO Gianelli, Elected Chair of the Board of Directors of Empire Justice Center (NuHealth)

January 7, 2010

Impressive recognition for leader with vast experience in the fields of health and human services organizations. Center provides legal services for low-income persons in New York State.

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Chief Judge: Poor need help... (Albany Times Union )

January 7, 2010

State funds sought for civil cases in housing, health care

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