Elizabeth Warren Appointed To Senate Banking Committee

[DonViejo]

Source: TPM

Consumer advocate and Sen.-elect Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) will serve on the Senate Banking Committee once the 113th Congress convenes in January, Majority Leader Harry Reid announced on Wednesday.

“I am excited to work with the members of our expanded majority," Reid said in a statement. "Our caucus is more diverse than ever, with a record sixteen female Democratic senators serving in the next Congress. These committee assignments will allow all members of our caucus to bring their unique talents and expertise to bear as we work together to advance the interests of the middle class.”

Sen. Patty Murray (D-WA) will also chair the Budget committee, Reid announced.

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[BlueCaliDem]

1. This is wonderful news!

I would have been deeply disappointed had Senator-elect Warren not been chosen to serve on the SBC. She courageously fought to bring about the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau against all odds, and didn't falter. She will fight to keep the American people safe from the Robber Barons in this country.

[freshwest]

2. Two great women Senators. Long may they serve the public interest.

[Plucketeer]

3. Perfect fit!

I only hope this causes the GOP to have a perfect fit.

[MrYikes]

4. May she quickly rise to the chair.

[Cleita]

6. Sooner rather than later. The country needs her ASAP. n/t

[Brother Buzz]

5. You just know there is some gnashing of teeth across the aisle

[slackmaster]

7. Good. She's highly qualified to serve on that committee.

[Cha]

8. And, there it is. Reid must be

so happy, too. Nothing like having Elizabeth Warren on your Senate Banking Committee.. after all the history that's gone down to get her there!

[ProudProgressiveNow]

24. +1 nt

[xxqqqzme]

9. Another step forward

[DonCoquixote]

10. To the 3rd way types

EAT THIS! Wash it down with a tall glass of STFU!

[Mass]

11. As important is the fact she will be on HELP.

These issues are so important to the middle class and the working poor.

[meow2u3]

12. Sen. Warren: Wall Street's Worst Nightmare

Hang a bankster a week (politically speaking, that is). Give'em hell, Liz!

[slackmaster]

13. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau that she helped start went after Bank of America...

...on my behalf. They didn't actually do anything other than communicate my issue and demand a response.

I had been locked in a fight with B of A for more than a year. Right after CFPB got involved, the bank backed down and stopped putting bogus derogatory information in my credit files.

[rocktivity]

14. Unlike Republicans, Dems don't think it's a radical idea

to put people on committees they're actually QUALIFIED to be on.

So I won't say "Congrats!"; I'll just say, "Well, duh!" -- and I'll be those Rethugs now wish they'd left well enough alone and let Obama give Warren that Cabinet consumer post!


rocktivity

[lunatica]

15. I love Senator Elizabeth Warren

I have complete faith in her. She has a mission in her life and she's doing whatever it takes to fulfill it.

[sheshe2]

16. It is a great honor, as a Junior Senator, for her to get this post!

She so richly deserves..especially after the way she was treated...


Elizabeth Warren Called Liar At CFPB Hearing By Republicans Who Botched Facts On Agency (VIDEO)

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She Has Come Back to Bite team in the ass!!!!

We voted for her in Ma!

[lunatica]

19. Your wonderful Senator represents all of us!

You have great reason to be proud of her!

[sheshe2]

21. I think she is going to make History for this counrty!

[lunatica]

23. I fully agree with you and think the same thing

She's going to make a gigantic difference. She's such a nice person and at the same time she's tough as nails. What a combination!

[UndahCovah]

17. Awesome!

Thats my new senator right there

Feel free to feel jealousy

[lunatica]

20. I feel grateful because I win too!

She's one of the few Senators that everyone knows about, no matter what state she represents.

I have Barbara Boxer as my Senator and Barbara Lee as my Congresswoman so I know how proud you are of your Senator.

[cilla4progress]

22. Hey hey HEY -

We've got Patty Murray, marijuana legalization and marriage equality.

No jealousy here, only good company!!

[Tx4obama]

18. Warren will be on THREE committess, full list below

Here: http://democrats.senate.gov/2012/12/12/committee-assignments-for-113th-congress-approved-by-democratic-steering-committee/

Note: new member names are in italics.

[midnight]

25. Ok senators please find out why underwater mortgages via Wells Fargo have not been

modified....