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5/21/2010 - Thanks to You, the Senate Passes Strict Rules to Stop Rampant Oil Speculation
Congratulations! The Senate overwhelmingly passed new rules to stop rampant speculation on Wall Street. Thanks in large part to your e-mails and outreach, the Senate overcame a filibuster and rejected all amendments that would have weakened speculation reform.   S.O.S. Now E-mail Update
5/12/2010 - Do Not Let Wall Street Weaken Reform to Stop Oil Speculation
The Senate today is negotiating amendments that could undermine proposed rules to stop oil speculation. Wall Street's greed has hurt our country long enough - do not let its lobbyists win this battle.   S.O.S. Now E-mail Update
4/19/2010 - Victory Almost Here: E-mail your Senators to lower gas prices
After nearly two years of continued pressure on Congress to stop oil speculation, we are on the verge of a great victory for consumers.   S.O.S. Now E-mail Update
4/13/2010 - Tell Washington to Adopt New Rule to Stop Oil Speculation Now
Wall Street lobbyists continue defending the rights of oil speculators - even as gasoline prices soar nationwide. Enough is enough. Help us fight back against wild speculation and reckless greed in the oil markets.   S.O.S. Now E-mail Update
12/17/2009 - Oil Speculation Reined in by the House; Time for the Senate to Act
S.O.S. Now Coalition e-mail to activists thanking them for contacting their representatives about H.R. 4173, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009, and gearing up for the Senate debate.   S.O.S. Now E-mail Update
12/9/2009 - Put A Stop to Reckless Oil Speculation
S.O.S. Now Coalition e-mail to activists asking them to support the newly introduced Stupak-DeLauro Amendment.   S.O.S. Now E-mail Update
12/7/2009 - Take Action Now: House Vote on Oil Speculation
S.O.S. Now Coalition e-mail to activists asking them to contact their representatives about upcoming House vote on H.R. 4173, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009.   S.O.S. Now E-mail Update
11/23/2009 - Congressional action expected soon on oil speculation
S.O.S. Now Coalition e-mail to activists about upcoming congressional action.   S.O.S. Now E-mail Update
10/20/2009 - Commodity Markets Oversight Coalition Letter to Chairman Peterson on HR 3795
The Coalition recognizes Chairman Peterson for his leadership in seeking to improve the transparency and oversight of commodity markets through the introduction of H.R. 3795, the Over-the-Counter Derivatives Markets Act of 2009.  The Coalition suggests three changes to strengthen the legislation.   Commodity Markets Oversight Coalition (CMOC)
9/28/2009 - Commodity Markets Oversight Coalition Letter to Commissioner Sommers on Global Markets Advisory Committee
The Coalition commends Commissioner Summers for her commitment to well regulated commodity markets and requests that the Global Markets Advisory Committee’s membership include “end users” who are directly affected by market globalization.   Commodity Markets Oversight Coalition (CMOC)
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