North Dakota Lawmaker was Dedicated Advocate for Indian Issues during Congressional Service, Continues to Promote Solutions for Native Americans WASHINGTON (July 15, 2013)– In a recent New York Times column entitled “Broken Promises,” former U.S....
Urges Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to Follow President’s Lead, Include Indian Nations, Tribes in Process WASHINGTON, DC (June 28, 2013) – The Native American Financial Services Association (NAFSA) today applauded President Obama for creating the White House...
Letters to the Editor The New York Times 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018 Re: A response to your editorial on payday lending. My name is Tim Ranney and I am the president of Clarity Services, a leading credit bureau in the non-prime credit services industry. I...
In Washington, debate is de rigeur, but the so-called budget sequester has garnered a rare D.C. consensus: near-universal disdain. The program, originally a failsafe against congressional inaction, was never intended to take effect. Now, though, it’s the law of the...
Native American Financial Services Association Applauds South Dakota Senator’s Congressional Service, Attention to Indian Issues WASHINGTON, DC (March 27, 2013) – Following yesterday’s formal announcement that Sen. Tim Johnson will retire in 2014, the Native American...
WASHINGTON, DC (March 15, 2013) – On the heels of a recent settlement between the Federal Trade Commission and Automatic Electronic Checking Inc. (AEC), the Native American Financial Services Association (NAFSA) hailed the decision as a step toward increased consumer...
Native American Group Urges Secretary-designate to Protect Government-to-Government Relationship between Tribal Nations and Federal Government WASHINGTON, DC (February 8, 2013) – Following President Obama’s announcement earlier this week that he would nominate Sally...
Native American Group Urges President Obama to Continue Administration’s Policy of Consultation, Protection of Sovereignty WASHINGTON, DC (January 22, 2013) – Following President Obama’s second inauguration earlier this week, the Native American Financial Services...
Native American Organization Welcomes Chairman, Committee’s New Members in 113th Congress WASHINGTON, D.C. (December 20, 2012) – The Native American Financial Services Association (NAFSA) congratulates Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), who has been appointed to serve as...
Nine-term Senator was a Longtime Advocate for Indian Country WASHINGTON (December 18, 2012) – Today, upon hearing news of the passing of nine-term Hawaii Sen. Daniel Inouye, the Native American Financial Services Association (NAFSA) issued the following statement...