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Chris Van Hollen: I have been pushing hard for, because the current system where it takes time still to clear checks has really been…

On the recordOctober 10, 2018
I have been pushing hard for, because the current system where it takes time still to clear checks has really been hurting a lot of lower-income people who are living paycheck to paycheck.
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Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland

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Advocating for a real-time payment system to help lower-income individuals.

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