Congressman John Tierney

Congressman John Tierney (D-MA) released the following statement in support of the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, which President Obama signed into law today. The measure, which Tierney helped pass in the House, will protect consumers and small businesses while holding big banks accountable for their role in the current economic crisis. 'For far too long, many on Wall Street have been allowed to profit unbridled at the expense of average American families, seniors, and small businesses. The Wall Street Reform bill signed into law today will put in place sensible measures to rein in Wall Street,