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Bill Foster: “I know. I was sort of surprised to learn that apparently, maybe even today, loans for stadiums and sports arenas'…”

On the recordJanuary 13, 2020
I know. I was sort of surprised to learn that apparently, maybe even today, loans for stadiums and sports arenas' jumbotrons qualify for CRA credit.
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Bill Foster
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Foster expresses surprise at CRA credit qualifying for large projects instead of community-focused investments.

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