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RT @UnderSecTFI: Burma’s military regime has committed atrocities including killing innocent civilians, violent repression of political dis… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @UnderSecTFI: Iran must end its use of violence against its own citizens simply for exercising their fundamental freedoms. Today, @USTre… — PolitiTweet.org

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Today, @SecYellen announced that Treasury has signed a loan agreement for the Clean Technology Fund — a multilateral trust fund which helps to scale up low carbon technologies in developing countries. This action supports U.S. climate commitments. https://t.co/tCvrhGo1qq — PolitiTweet.org

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WATCH LIVE:@SecYellen delivers remarks on international development, the challenges facing the global economy -- especially developing countries -- and how the multilateral development banks can evolve to better address the needs of the 21st century. https://t.co/suEeRHf6Wj — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @CGDev: ⏰ STARTING SOON: Ahead of the @WorldBank and @IMFNews Annual Meetings, we’re excited to host @SecYellen for a speech on #globald… — PolitiTweet.org

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WATCH LIVE: The 2022 Freedman’s Bank Forum featuring @VP, @SecYellen, and other key leaders. The conference will highlight efforts to increase economic opportunity for communities of color and address the persistent drivers of the racial wealth divide. https://t.co/cCrNEelnGV — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @SecYellen: We will not stand by as Putin fraudulently attempts to annex parts of Ukraine. The U.S. is taking sweeping action today to f… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @SecYellen: I’ve warned of the risks of corruption and illicit finance in the U.S. and global financial system, and today’s announcement… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @TreasuryDepSec: Today I met with IRS employees and volunteers who help taxpayers at a New York City Taxpayer Assistance Center. We disc… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @SecYellen: I'm in North Carolina today to discuss how President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act will incentivize private sector investm… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @CDFIFund: In the FY 2022 CDFI Program and NACA Program round, the CDFI Fund awarded $27.57M in Technical Assistance awards to 218 organ… — PolitiTweet.org

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The U.S. is taking action to support the free flow of information & access to fact-based information to the Iranian people. Updated guidance authorizes tech companies to offer the Iranian people with more options of secure, outside platforms & services.https://t.co/WzOGGpGFOw — PolitiTweet.org

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Today’s action to sanction Iran’s Morality Police & senior Iranian security officials responsible for this oppression demonstrates the Biden-Harris Administration’s clear commitment to stand up for human rights & the rights of women, in Iran & globally. https://t.co/6HqxRzQzoZ — PolitiTweet.org

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Learn more about the Emergency Capital Investment Program at https://t.co/vNCMdhBbPd — PolitiTweet.org

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In Arkansas: Southern Bancorp made an approximately $700K loan to a rural, affordable housing provider, run by a Black female developer; the proceeds are being used to purchase & develop 82 acres of land in a persistent poverty county to build affordable single family homes. — PolitiTweet.org

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In Mississippi: Hope Credit Union recently made a $10,000 small business loan to a Black and Woman owned organic and fresh roasted coffee distribution business based in Louisiana to expand operations. — PolitiTweet.org

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In North Carolina: Latino Community Credit Union recently closed a $250,000 loan with a Latino family to finance a mortgage for their very first home. — PolitiTweet.org

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In South Carolina: Optus Bank lent $4.5M to a minority-owned, family entertainment center for facilities & operations in a rural, persistent poverty county. With ECIP, Optus has approved $30M+ in loans over the past 4 weeks -- their avg monthly lending last year was about $1M. — PolitiTweet.org

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In Georgia: Carver State Bank recently extended a working capital loan in the amount of $650,000 to an Atlanta-based, Black owned housing developer that is building affordable single-family homes. — PolitiTweet.org

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In North Dakota: Native American Bank recently closed a $10 million loan to finance an opioid addiction treatment facility in partnership with a Tribe that used American Rescue Plan funds as seed funding for the facility. — PolitiTweet.org

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One of the ways the Emergency Capital Investment Program works is by recognizing the importance “deep impact lending" where high-impact loans require extra time & resources to deliver in underserved communities. Here are a few examples already underway by ECIP participants: — PolitiTweet.org

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ECIP is one program in a suite of federal investments that are providing access to capital in communities that face barriers to full participation in our financial system, including the State Small Business Credit Initiative, CDFI Rapid Response, and CDFI Equitable Recovery. — PolitiTweet.org

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Treasury also levels the playing field for participating lenders with ECIP by providing benefits when they make deep impact loans, including lending to low-income borrowers and making investments in underserved small businesses or in deeply affordable housing. — PolitiTweet.org

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ECIP was championed by @VP while she was in the Senate, alongside @MarkWarner, @RepMaxineWaters, & others in Congress. With ECIP, Treasury has worked to maximize impact among geographically diverse communities & many who have too often been left out of the financial system. — PolitiTweet.org

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Treasury recently announced $8.28B+ made in investments through Emergency Capital Investment Program to support the efforts of community financial institutions to provide loans, grants, & other assistance to small & minority-owned businesses & consumers. https://t.co/WdbRy8A45U — PolitiTweet.org

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Today, Treasury published three reports on “Ensuring Responsible Development of Digital Assets”. The reports address the future of money and payment systems, consumer and investor protection, and illicit finance risks. https://t.co/IPWC71TOhl — PolitiTweet.org

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The Inflation Reduction Act provides critical funding for the IRS to improve the taxpayer experience this next tax season, and support a stronger and fairer economy. @SecYellen addresses these improvements at the New Carrolton IRS facility today. https://t.co/3L0WdTQtTm — PolitiTweet.org

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In a coordinated action across the U.S. Government, OFAC designated a dozen Iran-based persons for their roles in malicious cyber acts, including ransomware activity. The U.S., Australia, Canada & the UK are also publishing a joint cyber security advisory. https://t.co/OVnr3jprBA — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @SecYellen: The Inflation Reduction Act is a cornerstone of the Biden economic agenda that makes good on the promises of building an eco… — PolitiTweet.org

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For the first time in U.S. history, the signatures of a Native woman and a female Secretary of the Treasury will soon be seen on the nation’s currency. Chief Lynn Malerba participated in a ceremonial signing with @BEPgov today after being sworn in as U.S. Treasurer by @SecYellen. https://t.co/JfPOeJ5AFc — PolitiTweet.org