LOAN SHARKS: NPA predatory lending hearings push for national reform from FTC Iowa CCI racking up series of wins after meeting with FTC COLUMNISTS: Introducing the new NPA leadership team: their stories and their next move Moving from idea to action By Joe Mariano EDUCATION: No articles this issue. IMMIGRATION: No articles this issue. ORGANIZERS & ORGANIZING: The extrordinary (and simple) tool for community action and neigbhorhood safety By Kelley Ford Sunflower Community Action Wichita, KS JOBS: A-DP sets precedent for national reform on job training Day laborers demand City of Chicago pass strong ordinance; crack down on abuses HOUSING: FHA Credit Watch program gets more teeth YOUTH: No articles this issue. NEIGHBORHOOD VICTORIES: Northwest Neighborhood Federation strengthens community at annual convention Celebrating a community in action: People power brings victories to Brighton Park COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT ACT: Connecting the dots between CRA and predatory lending