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Maxine Waters: “Having access to a bank account is fundamental to financial security.”

On the recordJuly 20, 2021
Having access to a bank account is fundamental to financial security.
Said by
Maxine Waters
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizing the importance of bank access for financial security, especially for marginalized communities.

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