Elizabeth Warren Calls On Congress To Break Up The Big Banks, Change Tax Rules

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WASHINGTON, April 15 (Reuters) - U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren on Wednesday called on lawmakers to break up big banks and change tax rules that benefit Wall Street, part of an ongoing effort to advance a more populist agenda.

The Massachusetts Democrat and longtime consumer advocate has sought this year to draw public attention to what she sees as the unfinished job of revamping Wall Street oversight after the 2007-2009 financial crisis.

"We know what changes we need to make financial markets work better," Warren said in a speech at a Washington conference focused on the 2010 Dodd-Frank financial oversight law. "The key steps aren't hard."

Warren has pushed a more consumer-focused agenda for Democrats, calling for raising the federal minimum wage and cutting federal student loan rates.

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[djean111]

1. Oh, come on, Hillary was just about to do this!

Too bad we cannot clone Warren. Need more than one.

[leftofcool]

2. In a Republican controlled Congress?

I agree with you Senator Warren but it's probably not going to happen in GOP controlled land.

[bvar22]

3. At least someone of national prominance is saying the words.

How long would we have to wait for Hillary or other "centrist" Democrats to say those words.
One step at a time,
and THIS is a BIG step for a Democrat.
She won't win friends in our modern Democratic Party with that.

[midnight]

4. That is a start....