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Thursday, Jul 23, 2020Posted in: Featured News, Native communities
Tribes face barriers to access COVID-19 data
Native American Tribes who seek data analytics on the COVID-19 spread have repeatedly seen their requests denied by the Center for Disease Control (CDC). Other states have free access to the same data.
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Monday, Jul 20, 2020Posted in: Economic issues, Featured News, Louis Martin
New Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rule rolls back borrower protections
Under a new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFBP) rule, payday lenders can make loans to borrowers without determining whether they can afford to pay them back. Payday loans can carry interest rates up to 400 percent.
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Thursday, Jul 16, 2020Posted in: California, Drinking Water, Featured News, Louis Martin, Water
U.S. House of Representatives approves plan to reduce lead pipes nationwide
The House recently approved a bill that would amend the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) to include an additional $22.5 billion for water infrastructure. The HR 2 “Moving Forward Act” would distribute funds annually at $4.5 billion per year until 2025.
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