Proposed changes to the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) could lead to greatly enhanced investment in low- and moderate-income (LMI) communities around the country, according to Grovetta N. Gardineer, senior deputy comptroller for Bank Supervision Policy with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC). The OCC is soliciting comments on a proposal to modernize […]
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Trump returns to Washington to face a pair of challenges
His 17-day holiday stay at his Florida resort over, President Donald Trump has returned to the White House facing twin challenges: the fallout from the strike he ordered to kill an Iranian general and his looming impeachment trial in the Senate. The dueling images — one of potential chaos in the Middle East, the other a politicized ritual occurring […]
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Georgia’s new GOP senator enters politics amid impeachment
A wealthy Republican businesswoman set to be sworn in as Georgia’s next U.S. senator will enter the chamber with a unique distinction: Her first vote could be on whether to remove the president. Kelly Loeffler is scheduled to be sworn in at 5 p.m. Monday during a short ceremony on the Senate floor in Washington. […]
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Cousins, Vikings upend Saints 26-20 in OT in NFC playoffs
After tight end Kyle Rudolph emerged from a purple swarm of celebrating Vikings near the corner of the end zone, he took an opportunity to mock those who doubted quarterback Kirk Cousins’ ability to come through in the clutch. “I’m just glad Kirk can’t win big games, apparently,” Rudolph said. “We proved that one wrong […]
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Wilson leads Seahawks past Eagles 17-9
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jadeveon Clowney knocked out Carson Wentz. Then, Russell Wilson and the Seattle Seahawks knocked off the Philadelphia Eagles. Wilson threw a 53-yard touchdown pass to DK Metcalf, Marshawn Lynch had a rushing score and the Seahawks beat the Eagles 17-9 in the wild-card round of the NFC playoffs on Sunday night. “To […]
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Congress demands answers from Trump about Soleimani killing
President Donald Trump speaks during an “Evangelicals for Trump Coalition Launch” at King Jesus International Ministry, Friday, Jan. 3, 2020, in Miami. (AP Photo/ Evan Vucci) President Donald Trump insists that Iranian cultural sites are fair game for the U.S. military, dismissing concerns within his own administration that doing so could constitute a war crime […]
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Family of Black doctors has social media buzzing
Dr. Herbert Oye is a board-certified endovascular and vascular surgeon, specializing in the invasive and non-invasive treatment of vascular diseases. Oye received his medical degree at the University of North Texas Health Science Center, according to his official biography. His general surgery residency was performed at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY, an affiliate […]
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Clyburn hails passage of H.R. 3 landmark legislation to lower prescription drug costs
U.S. House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn hailed House passage of H.R. 3, the Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act. This landmark legislation gives Medicare the power to negotiate directly with drug companies and extends those lower prices to Americans with private insurance too. “This is an important step toward providing American consumers […]
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Obeidallah: What Tucker Carlson and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez agree on
In the time of President Trump, nothing should surprise you. But few would’ve predicted that Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) and Fox News host Tucker Carlson — a usually reliable Trump cheerleader — would not only agree on a topic, but on one that aligns them against Trump. In this case AOC and Carlson both criticized […]
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Weeping, Iran supreme leader prays over general slain by US
Weeping amid wails from a sea of mourners, Iran’s supreme leader on Monday prayed over the remains of a top Iranian general killed in a U.S. airstrike in Baghdad, an attack that’s drastically raised tensions between Tehran and Washington. The procession for Iranian Revolutionary Guard Gen. Qassem Soleimani drew a crowd of mourners and followers, […]
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Election year to feature bitter fights, deepening divides
Four years after President Donald Trump drove the rules of politics over a cliff to win the Republican presidential nomination and ultimately the White House, Democrats will go through their own version of the same test. In less than a month, Democratic voters will begin the formal process of sifting through a historically large field […]
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City seeks to keep state from taking over Atlanta’s airport
Atlanta city leaders are preparing for another attempt by Georgia lawmakers to put the world’s busiest airport under the state’s control. Some prominent politicians say that establishing a strong and independent Inspector General position could be key to staving off a state takeover of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported. The Inspector General […]
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A tribute to a living legend: Civil Rights icon John Lewis
Millions adore Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.) for his selfless and lifelong dedication to civil and equal rights. Some idolize Lewis like a rock star, while most revere him as an icon. It is why presidents, politicians, members of Congress, and everyday people have taken time this week to pay tribute to the 79-year-old, 17-term congressman, […]
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The Blerd Binder: ‘Watchmen’ is a testament to trauma
Episode six, seven, and eight of “Watchmen” are what I consider to be some of the best hours of television in history. Episode six of Watchmen (titled “This Extraordinary being”), depicts vital moments in Black culture, trauma, or experiencing trauma. Episode seven delves into how we handle trauma. Episode nine goes over the story of […]
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Harvey Weinstein’s trial begins and the #MeToo movement returns to its origin
Using a walker and the aid of his team of attorneys, disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein arrived in court Monday for the start of his sexual assault trial in New York. The trial begins more than two years after bombshell stories in The New York Times and The New Yorker quoted women who accused Weinstein […]