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On the recordApril 14, 2016
I am just wondering, if this is duplicative, why are banks closing in these communities? If there are some concerns, why not work with me instead of rejecting this amendment? If it is duplicative, then why can't we add it and see how we can make things better? I still get a lot of concerns that people who need loans in various communities that I serve still don't get them.
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Robin Kelly
Democratic · Illinois
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Apr 14, 2016

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