Tell Congress: Restore Integrity to our Financial System

Despite the heart-wrenching impact of the economic crisis, we still have not seen financial regulatory system reform that is critical for preventing the same thing from happening again.

Faced with job losses, foreclosures, and failing businesses, many of us have reformed our personal financial practices. It’s time for our financial institutions to do the same.

Tell Congress to pass reform that protects American families and restores integrity and justice to our financial system. We must not allow the banking and financial industry to return to "business as usual."

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Dear [ Decision Maker ],

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As a person of faith, I believe our current economic situation is not just a financial crisis, but also a crisis of integrity.

I want you to support the creation of an independent consumer financial protection agency that would protect Americans from unjust and abusive financial practices; enforce consumer protection rules; and close loopholes in the existing system that led to our current financial breakdown.

Families across our country are reeling under the negative impact of this economic crisis: job loss, foreclosure, and loss of businesses. Many have reformed their personal financial practices, and our financial institutions need to do the same.

The Bible commends "those who deal generously and lend, who conduct their affairs with justice" (Psalm 112:5). Fair lending practices and the protection of the vulnerable are hallmarks of a just society.

America can do better. I urge you to support all efforts that can help bring integrity and justice back to our financial system. We cannot afford to return to "business as usual."

Sincerely,
[Your name]
[Your address]

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