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Bank Lobby’s Pro-Tillis Ad Follows Legislative Favors from the Senator

Bank Lobby’s Pro-Tillis Ad Follows Legislative Favors from the Senator

Deregulatory provisions from the banking industry's wishlist were sponsored by Tillis and added to the CARES Act.
Donald Shaw Sep 19, 2020
Trump Admin Did Little to Prevent PPP Fraud, New Report From House Dems Concludes

Trump Admin Did Little to Prevent PPP Fraud, New Report From House Dems Concludes

Tens of thousands of PPP loans issued by the administration could be subject to fraud, waste, or abuse, House Democrats found by analyzing program details.
Donald Shaw Sep 3, 2020
Justin Amash

Justin ‘No Bailouts’ Amash’s Company Received Up To $2 Million in Coronavirus Bailout Funds

Amash was one of the only representatives to oppose the CARES Act, which established the PPP program. He also voted against the TRUTH Act, which sought to increase transparency around companies that receive PPP funds.
Donald Shaw Jul 10, 2020
Reps Calling for Payday Lender Bailout Get 6x More Money From Payday Lenders

Reps Calling for Payday Lender Bailout Get 6x More Money From Payday Lenders

The representatives seek an exemption from loan regulations so that payday lenders can receive funding from the coronavirus relief package meant to bail out small businesses.
Donald Shaw Apr 27, 2020

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