What We’re Reading Today: Stop Colbert
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The federal government entered into a massive settlement with five of the nation’s largest lenders for mortgage abuses, but consumer advocates say the agreement doesn’t do enough for distressed homeowners. The Brennan Center’s Mark Ladov was quoted by the Albany Times-Union: “This settlement is a landmark, but much work remains to be done.” Mark was also interviewed on “Capital Tonight.”
US Representative Charles Gonzalez (D-TX) pens an op-ed in the San Antonio Express-News about the disenfranchising effect of voter ID laws, like the one pending in his state, citing Brennan Center research.
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi released a web ad urging Americans to take down Stephen Colbert and his satirical Super PAC through the passage of the new DISCLOSE Act.
Jonathan Alter has a must-read in Bloomberg about runaway campaign spending and the need for a constitutional amendment to ensure fair elections and return power to the people.