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Gregory Meeks: The CRA was a civil rights bill meant to address the legacy of redlining and discrimination in banking.

On the recordJanuary 28, 2020
The CRA was a civil rights bill meant to address the legacy of redlining and discrimination in banking.
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Gregory Meeks
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Mr. Meeks emphasizes the CRA's historical significance in combating banking discrimination.

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