Charlene Crowell
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Supreme Court Decision Jeopardizes CFPB’s Future and its Independence
A June 29 U.S. Supreme Court split decision represents a major setback to both the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and…
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House Leaders Demand Details on Small-Business Loan Program
As the remaining days dwindle for small businesses to apply for loans through the federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), both…
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As MLK Asked in 1967, Where Do We Go From Here — Community or Chaos?
The nationwide protests against the heinous killing of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer are reminiscent of the 1960s-era…
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$3 Trillion HEROES Act Promises More COVID-19 Relief for Consumers and Businesses
How swiftly will the upper chamber move on the new COVID-19 plan? And how many Senate amendments will strike at…
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$349 Billion COVID-19 Aid Program Shortchanges Businesses of Color
Instead of providing needed relief for struggling businesses, the PPP is just the latest iteration of federal funding and resources…
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Nearly 50M Unbanked Citizens May Wait 20 Weeks for Federal Stimulus Checks
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to unfold with surging confirmed cases and ever-rising death tolls, the Department of Labor announced…
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COVID-19 Financial Warning: Stay Away from Payday Loans
Zeroing in on the economic impacts of the crisis, people everywhere are struggling with competing needs in their lives. When…
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Congress Rejects Reversal of Student Loan Forgiveness Rule
While much of the nation grapples with multiple adjustments attributed to the coronavirus pandemic, a rare bipartisan effort in recent…
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Fair Credit Denials Limit Wealth-Building for Black Consumers, Businesses
For much of Black America, access to fair and responsible credit has been an elusive promise.
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White House Budget Proposal Cuts $5.6B from Education
For consumers, businesses, organizations and governments alike, annual budgets typically reflect not only line items but priorities as well.
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