Ben Popken

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Wed Apr 29 22:52:26 +0000 2020

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Ben Popken @bpopken

“There is a structural flaw in this program. It uses banks as middlemen. Any time you create a big program and give banks the ability to choose which customers it prioritizes, you’re going to have disparities." — PolitiTweet.org

Posted April 29, 2020

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Per its name, PPP was designed by Congress to shore up payroll for companies who saw business drop because of the coronavirus lockdowns. But most black-owned small biz don't have W2 payroll, they use independent contractors. — PolitiTweet.org

Posted April 29, 2020 Deleted

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“The financial industry has shown me no love for 20 years,” said a Baltimore soul food restaurant owner of his challenges qualifying for traditional bank loans. But he feels this program should be different. “It’s our goddamn money. It’s taxpayer money.” — PolitiTweet.org

Posted April 29, 2020