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Wells Fargo loses an important round in predatory lending case
July 7, 2009A federal judge ruled recently against Wells Fargo's request to dismiss a suit charging it with racially motivated predatory lending. The case is being brought against Wells Fargo by the city of Baltimore which claims the...
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Jena Six case comes to an end; shone light on racism in criminal justice system
July 7, 2009In September 2007 more than 40,000 demonstrators descended on the small town of Jena, La. to protest unequal justice for the Jena Six, a case in which charges were brought against six black teens following a...
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Supreme Court holds that states may investigate national banks
July 7, 2009Original source: In its 5-4 decision in Cuomo v. Clearing House Assn., L.L.C. the Supreme Court ruled that states, not just federal authorities, can enforce their own fair lending and consumer protection laws against national banks....
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July 4th demonstrator’s cry: Health care now!
July 6, 2009PORT ANGELES, WA., July 5---Thousands of onlookers stood and applauded along the July 4 parade route in this paper-mill town as marchers walked by with banners demanding health-care reform and chanting “48 million uninsured. SHAME!” and...
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President’s Weekly Address: On the 4th of July, Overcoming Americas Challenges
July 5, 2009Remarks of President Barack Obama Weekly Address The White House July 4, 2009 Hello and Happy Fourth of July, everybody. This weekend is a time to get together with family and friends, kick back, and enjoy...
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