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Reports on a variety of the association’s initiatives, such as testimony before congressional committees, comment letters submitted to federal and state regulators, national media interviews and financial literacy programs. See news releases and statements for additional updates.
AFSA Submits Comment Letter on Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (PDF)
August 24, 2010
August 24, 2010
AFSA Vehicle Finance Top Executives Meet with NADA Leadership (PDF)
June 30, 2010
June 30, 2010
AFSA Signs Joint Trade Letter Opposing FTC Expansion (PDF)
June 10, 2010
June 10, 2010
AFSA Comments on Telephone Consumer Protection Act Proposed Rules (PDF)
May 21, 2010
May 21, 2010
AFSA Signs MultiIndustry Letter Opposing Amendment to Motor Vehicle Safety Act (PDF)
May 20, 2010
AFSA opposes an amendment that would repeal a provision known as the Graves Amendment, which was enacted to shield innocent businesses that rent or lease motor vehicles from being held liable for the negligent actions of vehicle drivers.
May 20, 2010
AFSA opposes an amendment that would repeal a provision known as the Graves Amendment, which was enacted to shield innocent businesses that rent or lease motor vehicles from being held liable for the negligent actions of vehicle drivers.
AFSA's NTSF Committee Sends Letter to Wisconsin on Lien Concern (PDF)
May 17, 2010
May 17, 2010
AFSA Letter to Senate Leadership Reinforces Position on CFPA (PDF)
April 20, 2010
April 20, 2010
Mortgage Assistance Relief Services Proposed Rule Subject of AFSA Comment Letter (PDF)
March 29, 2010
March 29, 2010
AFSA, Trade Groups Comment on HUD's Responsibilities under the SAFE Act (PDF)
March 5, 2010
March 5, 2010
2010 Federal Legislative Priorities (PDF)
December 15, 2009
December 15, 2009
Expansion of FTC Authority Subject of Multi-industry Letter (PDF)
April 22, 2010
AFSA was one of 41 signers of a joint trade letter to the Senate opposing significantly expanding the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) rulemaking and enforcement authority.
April 22, 2010
AFSA was one of 41 signers of a joint trade letter to the Senate opposing significantly expanding the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) rulemaking and enforcement authority.
AFSA Submits Comment Letter on NJ Proposed Rules Regarding Consumer Lenders and Sales Finance Companies (PDF)
March 19, 2010
March 19, 2010
AFSA and NADA Send Joint Letter to DoD on Auto Financing (PDF)
March 11, 2010
March 11, 2010
AFSA Sends Letter to Attorneys General on Debt Settlement Companies (PDF)
March 3, 2010
March 3, 2010
AFSA Sends Letter to Colorado Senate on Vehicle Driver Owner Liability Legislation (PDF)
February 23, 2010
February 23, 2010
Group Letter Expresses Concerns with CFPA to Dodd and Shelby (PDF)
February 17, 2010
AFSA was among 30-plus signers of a letter outlining problematic provisions in Senate Banking Committee Chairman Chris Dodd's discussion draft on the CFPA.
February 17, 2010
AFSA was among 30-plus signers of a letter outlining problematic provisions in Senate Banking Committee Chairman Chris Dodd's discussion draft on the CFPA.
Update on AFSA's 14th Annual Vehicle Finance Conference & Exposition (PDF)
February 10, 2010
Despite the inclement weather in the east, AFSA's Vehicle Finance Conference & Exposition is still on. Please click on the link above for speaker updates.
February 10, 2010
Despite the inclement weather in the east, AFSA's Vehicle Finance Conference & Exposition is still on. Please click on the link above for speaker updates.
AFSA Submits Comment Letter to HUD on SAFE Act Implementation (PDF)
February 4, 2010
February 4, 2010
AFSA Companies Support Relief Efforts in Haiti (PDF)
February 3, 2010
From the smallest independent operators to the largest international companies, AFSA members have provided an outpouring of support for relief efforts following the January 12 earthquake in Haiti.
February 3, 2010
From the smallest independent operators to the largest international companies, AFSA members have provided an outpouring of support for relief efforts following the January 12 earthquake in Haiti.
AFSA Submits Comment Letter on Texas Re-Proposed Debt Cancellation Rules (PDF)
February 1, 2010
February 1, 2010
AFSA Signs on to Letter to Senate Opposing HR 4173 FTC Provisions (PDF)
January 19, 2010
January 19, 2010
AFSA Comment Letters Address Regulation Z Amendments (PDF)
December 23, 2009
December 23, 2009
AFSA Opposes Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 in Letter to Congress (PDF)
December 9, 2009
December 9, 2009
Joint Letter Expresses Concerns with Amendments to FTC Act (PDF)
December 3, 2009
December 3, 2009
Comment Letters Address MA Bills’ Burden on Vehicle Leasing Companies (PDF)
November 25, 2009
November 25, 2009
An Interview with AFSA’s 2009-2010 Chairman, Sandy McLean (PDF)
November 23, 2009
AFSA profiles its new 2009-2010 Chairman, Sandy McLean, who is the Chairman and CEO of World Acceptance Corporation.
November 23, 2009
AFSA profiles its new 2009-2010 Chairman, Sandy McLean, who is the Chairman and CEO of World Acceptance Corporation.
AFSA Submits Letter to Texas on Debt Cancellation Agreements (PDF)
November 24, 2009
November 24, 2009
AFSA Comments on Proposed Amendments to Regulation Z (PDF)
November 20, 2009
November 20, 2009
AFSA Testifies before Council of State Governments Committee on Suggested Model Legislation (PDF)
November 18, 2009
November 18, 2009
AFSA Submits Comment Letter on FTC Telemarketing Sales Rule (PDF)
October 9, 2009
October 9, 2009
AFSA Signs Joint Letter Opposing Franken Arbitration Amendment (PDF)
October 6, 2009
In anticipation of a vote on Senator Franken’s amendment to the Defense Appropriations Bill later today, 17 trades sent a letter to the full Senate detailing the benefits of arbitration.
October 6, 2009
In anticipation of a vote on Senator Franken’s amendment to the Defense Appropriations Bill later today, 17 trades sent a letter to the full Senate detailing the benefits of arbitration.
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