Saving the Community Reinvestment Act

Article Abstract:

A House bill by Rep. Doug Bereuter proposes to remove the community's power to negotiate with banks. The bill would enable regulatory agencies to permit banks to expand or merge without first assessing the bank's community performance. The bill is being opposed by concerned groups who believe that CRA has spurred the revitalization of poor neighborhoods across the country.

Banking industry, Social policy

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Buying power

Article Abstract:

Environmental degradation should not be blamed on governments and industries alone. The public should realize that as consumers, they too, are part of the problem. Companies that support environmental causes deserve people's support so that they can continue with their sincere gestures.

Analysis, Environmental policy, Conoco Inc., Environmental protection, Industry, Industries

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Saving grace

Article Abstract:

Chevron USA Inc was fined a total of eight million dollars in penalties for violating the Clean Water Act of 1977. The company's illegal practice was discovered by a platform operator who called the EPA.

Discipline, Chevron U.S.A. Inc.

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