U.S. Department of the Treasury officials said the Agency's Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) has released the Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for a new Currency Production Facility (C...
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Three senators recently applauded the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) revisions to its proposed COVID-19 Veterans Assistance Partial Claim Payment (COVID-VAPCP) program. The revisions stem...
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The National Association of Federally-Insured Credit Unions (NAFCU) is among several organizations asking the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to allow companies to call consumers with vital in...
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Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will continue to offer COVID-19 forbearance to qualifying multifamily property owners through Sept. 30, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced. This is the ...
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U.S. Sens. Jim Risch (R-ID), Mike Crapo (R-ID), and Michael Bennet (D-CO) are among a group of Senators urging the leaders of the Senate Committee on Appropriations to fully fund the Payments in Lieu ...
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Legislation recently introduced in Congress would direct the Federal Reserve to conduct stress tests on large financial institutions to measure their resilience to climate-related financial risks. ...
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Findings from a recently released American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) survey showed business executives are expressing optimism with regard to economic recovery in the coming year not witnessed since ...
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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently selected David Saltiel to serve as acting director of the Division of Trading and Markets. Saltiel replaces Christian R. Sabella, whose te...
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U.S. Reps. Dean Phillips (D-MN) and Jackie Walorski (R-IN) introduced legislation that would provide relief for startup businesses ineligible for other types of aid passed by Congress during the COVID...
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U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR), chair of the Senate Finance Committee, launched an investigation into pharmaceutical company AbbVie’s international tax practices. Specifically, the investigation will...
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The U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee (JEC) recently issued a brief that found early cancellation of enhanced Unemployment Insurance (UI) provisions possess the potential to impact local economie...
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A recently released Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA) whitepaper is advocating financial services integration concerning the nation's global economic strategy. “Financ...
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Several major organizations representing pharmacies and pharmacists voiced their support for legislation that addresses pharmacy direct and indirect remuneration (DIR) fees. DIR fees charged to pha...
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National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) officials are espousing the benefits of the Community Development Revolving Loan Fund (CDRLF), noting its positive impact on low-income credit unions, membe...
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Kenneth E. Bentsen, Jr. has been elected to chair the International Council of Securities Associations (ICSA). Bentsen serves as president and CEO of SIFMA and CEO of the Global Financial Markets A...
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U.S. Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY) will introduce a bill to establish fair and transparent practices for overdraft coverage programs and crackdown on unfair overdraft fees. Maloney announced her int...
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The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) endorsed a bill that looks at the impact of climate-related risks on federal pensions. The Restructuring Environmentally Sound Pensions in Ord...
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Citing potential detriment to low-income and minority borrowers, the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) is encouraging renegotiation of housing finance amendments. The ICBA, along with...
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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed an action against five individuals alleging the promotion of a global unregistered digital asset securities offering raising $2 billion from...
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The U.S. Senate voted to include the Trade Act of 2021 into the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act. A vote of 91-4 adopted the amendment, which was introduced by the Senate Finance Committee Cha...
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