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January 19, 2021
In its final days, the Trump administration is seeking to disrupt the way progressive activists increasingly impose their will on big business: through banks controlling the loan lifelines to the economy.
A regulation just finalized (update) aims to prevent lenders from blackballing businesses in industries opposed by the left by requiring banks to demonstrate that their loan decisions are “based on quantitative, impartial risk-based standards,” rather than political or reputational concerns.
The proposed Fair Access to Financial Services Rule (FAFSR) is a response to successful pressure campaigns waged by environmental groups and congressional Democrats, which culminated in every major American bank refusing to finance drilling projects in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR), despite such drilling being authorized by President Trump in 2017.
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This year â 2020 â has been especially tough on many businesses and community members. The COVID-19 pandemic has forced businesses to close at times and curtail their services.
Students and teachers are having to learn and teach remotely, and student-athletes may have to wait until spring to start their sports season.
We appreciate our community â more now than ever â for their continued vigilance and support.
The winners of the Best of Valencia Contest were voted on by our readers. We thank everyone who participated, and congratulate all the winners of this yearâs contest.
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