Today, Congressman French Hill (AR-02) introduced the Community Bank Access to Capital Act of 2017, which further increases the ability of community banks in Arkansas and across the Nation to extend credit to hardworking Arkansans and Americans. Rep. Hill issued the following statement: “Having spent two decades in community banking in Arkansas, I understand the importance of being able to extend credit to hardworking Arkansans. This bill attempts to relieve community banks from excessive and un...
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Congressman French Hill (AR-02) issued the following statement after supporting bipartisan legislation to help provide Americans with affordable housing options: “Hardworking Arkansans, especially those in our rural communities, depend on manufactured homes as an affordable housing option. With only a handful of lenders making loans for manufactured home, it is already difficult for homebuyers to get the financing they need without needless obstacles. The days of the Consumer Financial Protectio...
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It’s long been the case that the success of communities depends on the development of young people – whether in the classroom, in the workplace, or in the home. One of my priorities throughout my life has been mentorship. Without the mentorship of bosses, troop leaders, or parents, I would not have developed the skills I needed to be successful in my career and in my life. I have embraced the importance of mentorship and have had the opportunity to work with great Arkansas organizations such as ...
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Congressman French Hill (AR-02) issued the following statement after voting for and cosponsoring legislation to require Members of Congress and staff to complete sexual harassment training each session of each Congress: “Sexual harassment in the workplace is unacceptable and will not be tolerated. Before this legislation was introduced, my office staff and I had completed the House’s sexual harassment training. I expect more entities - businesses, institutions, and offices – to follow suit and p...
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http://http//www.arkansasonline.com/news/2017/nov/27/wise-investment-20171127/ By PATRICIA M. BLICK As Congress and the administration begin serious negotiations on comprehensive tax reform, it is vital they recognize the critical importance of capital investments in our nation's communities. In particular, the Federal Historic Preservation Tax Incentives Program is an incentive that should be strengthened, not diminished, by any tax proposal put forward by Congress or the White House. Commonly ...
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http://https//www.reuters.com/article/usa-trump-cfpb/repeat-rival-sides-square-off-over-succession-at-u-s-consumer-finance-agency-idUSL3N1NX22E WASHINGTON, Nov 27 (Reuters) - A battle over who should run the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) in the coming months was set for court as Obama-era holdovers sought to maintain their control over a powerful watchdog which President Donald Trump is seeking to curb. CFPB staff returning to work on Monday after the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday...
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http://http//www.arkansasonline.com/news/2017/nov/19/westerman-reveals-geospatial-data-bill-/ By Frank E. Lockwood WASHINGTON -- U.S. Rep. Bruce Westerman unveiled a new version of the proposed Geospatial Data Act of 2017 Wednesday, legislation designed to help standardize the way government agencies acquire, organize, store and share this type of data. The Republican from Hot Springs is teaming with U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Mass., and the measure has support from a long list of business and go...
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Congressman French Hill (AR-02) issued the following statement after supporting the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which passed the House: “We achieved a major victory today by passing comprehensive tax reform in the House to help create new jobs, bring jobs back home, and let Americans keep more of their hard-earned money. Washington’s tax system has been broken for far too long and the system has been punishing Arkansans and Americans, keeping us from getting ahead and tapping into our full potential....
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http://https//morningconsult.com/2017/11/15/lawmakers-preview-tug-of-war-over-cordrays-replacement/ BY RYAN RAINEY Wednesday’s news that Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director Richard Cordray plans to resign by the end of this month was met with predictable jubilation from Republicans who have frequently criticized his management of the young agency throughout his tenure. Democrats who have supported Cordray, however, made it clear they will expect President Donald Trump to name a replac...
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Congressman French Hill (AR-02) issued the following statement after Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Richard Cordray announced his plans to resign: “The CFPB has been arguably the least accountable independent government agency. I’m pleased to hear that Director Cordray will be stepping down. We need new leadership that brings accountability to this rogue agency and respects our laws while implementing much-needed reforms.”
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