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1/14/2010 - ATA Says CFTC Rule is a Tremendous Victory for Consumers
ATA applauded the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) on the proposed rule to limit excessive speculation in the oil market.   Air Transport Association
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
12/11/2009 - ATA Comments on the House of Representatives’ Passage of the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009
ATA statement regarding passage of the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009.   Air Transport Association
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)
9/22/2009 - Testimony of CFTC Chairman Gary Gensler Before the House Committee On Agriculture
Testimony of Chairman Gary Gensler, Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Before the House Committee On Agriculture   Commodity Futures Trading Commission
9/17/2009 - ATA Testimony by Ben Hirst of Delta Air Lines Before the House Committee on Agriculture
ATA testimony by Delta Air Lines Senior Vice President and General Counsel Ben Hirst before the House Agriculture Committee regarding the need to strengthen oversight of commodity derivative markets.   Delta Air Lines on behalf of Air Transport Association
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What the Experts Say ...
"In the face of these market realities, excessive speculation is the only other variable left unaccounted for."
C. Randal Mullett, executive, Con-way trucking, 02/03/2010
The Journal of Commerce