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** Just News
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for April 24, 2020

News and views from the National Community Reinvestment Coalition. Find more at ncrc.org. For continuous updates, follow us on Twitter ([link removed][UNIQID]) and Facebook ([link removed][UNIQID]) .
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** News
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NCRC: The New CARES Act Doesn’t Care Enough
As huge as it was, this bill also skipped other critical issues that will have to be addressed in another bill, and soon, including additional assistance to struggling homeowners, renters, landlords and people experiencing homelessness. [Read more] ([link removed][UNIQID])

NCRC, Prosperity Now Call On Congress, Trump Administration For Additional Relief Efforts
Prosperity Now and the National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC) called on Congress and the Trump Administration to prioritize a set of housing, small business and income-related needs building on the the CARES Act and through enactment of new recovery efforts. [Read more] ([link removed][UNIQID])

NCRC Calls On Congress To Earmark New PPP Funding For Businesses With Less Than 20 Employees
Three things should happen immediately for small businesses kept out of the first round of the Payment Protection Program. [Read more] ([link removed][UNIQID])


** Views
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Comments On Proposed CRA Rule: Pause And Go Back To Drawing Board
An update is needed but not one that is hastily implemented and would weaken the law in a misguided effort to simplify and clarify CRA rules. [Read more] ([link removed][UNIQID])

Good Health Is More Than Just The Absence Of Illness
Sometimes lost in the discussion about affordability are other factors that impact the health and wellness of residents, especially those related to mental health. [Read more] ([link removed][UNIQID])

Removal Of The Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Rule, COVID-19 And The Dangers To The Lives Of African Americans
The poor implementation of affirmatively furthering fair housing (AFFH) has taken a significant toll on the health of African Americans. [Read more] ([link removed][UNIQID])


** Field Notes
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When Americans Need Safe Shelter The Most, Some Will Be Turned Away Because Of Their Gender Identity
The COVID-19 crisis has increased America’s already considerable need for safe, accessible shelters. So this seems as good a time as any to point out that many domestic violence shelters and homeless shelters will flat-out reject potential residents for being transgender and/or non-binary - or place them in separate, isolated housing. [Read more] ([link removed][UNIQID])

Mental Health, Financial Health And Banking During COVID-19
Dealing with the current global pandemic isn't easy for anyone, but for people with mental illness, who are more likely than others to be poor and struggling financially, it is likely even harder. [Read more] ([link removed][UNIQID])


** Research
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CFPB Provides Advice, Guidance On COVID-19 Resources
Here are a few resources that you should bookmark and follow the CFPB to keep up with changing options that can help your family in the days ahead. [Read more] ([link removed][UNIQID])


** Resource
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NCRC COVID-19 Resource Page
We've compiled and are updating an index of COVID-19 resources for communities, small businesses, individuals and organizations that serve them, such as housing counseling agencies. [Read more] ([link removed][UNIQID])


** Webinar
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Financial Capability During COVID-19, April 30
Come join us for this 90 minute webinar and gain practical information on credit, tips and strategies about finances, and helpful information on how to help your clients take the necessary precautions to protect themselves from scams. [Register now] ([link removed][UNIQID]&mc_cid=39164eba4e&mc_eid=[UNIQID])


** On Our Radar
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The Health Emergency That’s Coming to West Louisville
The spread of COVID-19 into communities long suffering from environmental inequities could spell disaster for local residents, like in Louisville, Kentucky.
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Banks Gave Richest Clients ‘Concierge Treatment’ for Pandemic Aid
Some businesses seeking coronavirus loans got to avoid flaky online portals or backed-up queues. Many other small businesses couldn’t get their loan requests submitted before the money dried up. [New York Times] ([link removed][UNIQID])

14% of women considered quitting their jobs because of the coronavirus pandemic
Conflicting childcare, homeschooling and work responsibilities are leading 14% of women to consider dropping out of work, a trend that could have serious consequences for women's financial security. [Fortune] ([link removed][UNIQID])

McConnell Says He Favors Allowing States to Declare Bankruptcy
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Wednesday he favors allowing states struggling with high public employee pension costs amid the burdens of the pandemic response to declare bankruptcy rather than giving them a federal bailout. [Bloomberg] ([link removed][UNIQID])

#AfterThis: A Virtual Hug
Here's something new and different from NCRC to encourage hope, creativity and a Just Economy: afterth.is ([link removed][UNIQID]) .

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