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October 26, 2010 -
From the field
President Signs Bill Creating New Consumer Financial Protection Agency
MacArthur grantee the Center for Responsible Lending played a lead role in the formation of the Bureau, which will put in place comprehensive mortgage protections and help borrowers facing foreclosure. Read More
October 26, 2010 -
From the field
Illinois Extends Tax Credit for Affordable Housing
Illinois Governor Pat Quinn signed into law a bill to extend through 2016 the Illinois Affordable Housing Tax Credit, a valuable tool in financing the creation and preservation of affordable rental housing. Chicago Rehab Network, a ... Read More
May 27, 2010 -
From the field
Illinois Mandates Use of New Affordability Index When Making Public Investments
The Illinois General Assembly passed a bill that requires five state agencies to use the Housing and Transportation Index when planning and making public investment decisions around the state. Read More
March 25, 2010 -
From the field
Bank of America Eliminates Costly Overdraft Fees
Research and advocacy by MacArthur grantee the Center for Responsible Lending played a leading role in spurring the bank's policy shift, expected to save customers hundreds of millions of dollars. Read More
October 29, 2009 -
Publication
Report Helps Prompt Banks to Modify Overdraft Fees
The Center for Responsible Lending, a MacArthur grantee, released a report on the overdraft fees collected by banks and credit unions, which helped prompt fee modification by some of the nation's biggest banks. Read More
July 30, 2009 -
From the field
MacArthur Grantees Participate in U.S.-Russia Civil Society Summit
In a show of support for Russian civil society groups, President Obama also addressed the U.S.-Russian Civil Society Summit in Moscow. Read More
June 11, 2009 -
Speech
MacArthur Award for Creative & Effective Institutions Award Ceremony, Remarks by Jonathan Fanton
MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton honors each of the eight winners of the MacArthur Award. Read More
