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House Dems push postal banking pilots as an alternative to predatory firms

Thirty-three members have asked for federal budget funding to test out expanded postal financial services in 10 rural and urban communities.
By Brian Wakamo
Posted on May 11, 2021 by Brian Wakamo

At a recent press conference, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez described a common scene at the check-cashing places that dot her Bronx neighborhood. Continue reading →