Showdown in the Senate Meets Showdown in the Streets

If you ever doubted that we are all in this together, the financial crisis surely dashed all denial on this front. Everyone has been impacted by the reckless greed and abuse of the big banks. Whether it be the ongoing tidal wave of foreclosures, cresting unemployment, bank-owned properties littering neighborhoods, or state budget shortfalls resulting in cuts in jobs and services, we've all felt the effects of an unaccountable Wall Street. And now, we all have an opportunity to do our part to hold banks accountable. Today, thousands of Americans -- workers and small business owners, students and retirees, clergy and veterans, are forcing a Showdown on Wall Street, marching directly to the scene of the crime.

The timing makes this mobilization incredibly relevant. Three times this week Senate Democrats brought a Wall Street reform bill to the floor to begin debate only to have Senate Republicans filibuster it each time. Last night, amidst threat of an all night session, Republicans finally gave in and voted to let discussion begin on a long overdue banking reform package.

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