Ben Popken

Ben Popken @bpopken

RT @JulieNBCNews: McConnell opens the senate floor this morning before asking for a UC to up PPP by $250 billion: “I’m literally talking ab… — PolitiTweet.org

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Overnight the form for servicing #PPPloans for non-bank (Fintech) lenders posted. This plus new Treasury facility so they can recap could help "supply chain" issues with new small biz loans. Paypal, Square, Stripe, Kabbage all lining up. But sites need to be ready for demand. — PolitiTweet.org

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IRS warns taxpayers about stimulus check scammers. Stop impact payment fraudsters in their tracks with these tips: https://t.co/rsdZiMsmaN — PolitiTweet.org

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Truckers brave personal and economic risks to replenish shelves https://t.co/UTMitvGL3o new by me — PolitiTweet.org

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As questions and quagmire engulf the coronavirus loan programs, Trump removes independent watchdog for coronavirus funds, disrupting oversight panel https://t.co/UNhj3fSrxW — PolitiTweet.org

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This statement is true even if you take out the phrase "in a pandemic." — PolitiTweet.org

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Democracy endures in a pandemic but troubling access issues undermine its ability to be fully representational of all voters. — PolitiTweet.org

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Treasury preparing to seek an additional $200 billion for small business coronavirus loan program, official tells NBC News. https://t.co/jXHqKPjg5x — PolitiTweet.org

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"Glitch" is #PPP's word of the week. It’s a very powerful word. Officials keep using it. It means temporary and unexpected... But we don’t know how long the fix will be. And where was due diligence? Or were E-tran questions ignored? Meanwhile, small biz twists in the wind. https://t.co/Kxx6f0FvGv — PolitiTweet.org

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The very system the Small Business Administration uses to guarantee loans was down for most of the day Monday in a time where every day counts https://t.co/c4IbdSqrRI new by me @SRuhle and @MCappetta — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @SRuhle: Outages and delays mar new small business loan program https://t.co/YiBBD2JPDy — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @marcorubio: #PPP UPDATE 5/7: Access to the @SBAgov “E-Tran” system used by current SBA lenders remains a major problem. We have asked S… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @marcorubio: #PPP UPDATE: @USTreasury has just released additional guidance to lenders on #PPPloan. They address many of the questions… — PolitiTweet.org

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“It’s a fire, and every day you have to throw more logs on it. There’s no logs left,” one small business owner said. — PolitiTweet.org

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Small business owners stuck in loan limbo as new government programs stumble https://t.co/81ZZ0zhBSf new by me @SRuhle and @MCappetta — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @VickyNguyenTV: SCAM alert!! Fraudsters blast consumers with stimulus check scams https://t.co/I9p4TuUxbU via @nbcnews @bpopken — PolitiTweet.org

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@EmilyGould I got you: https://t.co/IDwEhvVpAz https://t.co/03v8UsDCUo Can put filters in! — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @SRuhle: #PPP Status Update - @Chase site is temporarily down for an update that will make it easier & faster for applicants But major b… — PolitiTweet.org

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Fraudsters blast consumers with stimulus check scams https://t.co/rsdZiMsmaN new by me — PolitiTweet.org

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@BaltimoreShmil Thanks! I have :) and found some more. This one would be good though because I could look at its link and see if there's any info about who sent it. — PolitiTweet.org

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“If we receive verified updates on any technology or policy matters, we will distribute them to our lenders as quickly as we can. Thank you again for your continued patience and commitment... I thank you for your teamwork.” — PolitiTweet.org

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“We are aware that SBA’s technology team is working on a method to unlock all of the existing CAFS user accounts in a batch. As many of us can attest; that hasn’t happened yet. My understanding is that the team is continuing to work on this problem.” — PolitiTweet.org

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“Unfortunately, our District Office personnel have absolutely no means to set-up user accounts, unlock user accounts or reset passwords.” — PolitiTweet.org

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“we are keenly aware that many lenders are having issues signing up for new user accounts and unlocking / resetting passwords for existing user accounts in the Capital Access Financial System (CAFS) so that they may enter applications for the PPP into E-Tran.” — PolitiTweet.org

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“E-Tran is currently creating a loan authorization for PPP loans. Unfortunately, it’s not at all consistent nor compliant with the PPP. Please do not close any loans using the current version of the loan authorization!” — PolitiTweet.org

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Trump said there was no “glitch” with “flawless” small business loan program. Here are screenshots of an email from an SBA regional office to lenders apologizing for “technical issues.” @SRuhle https://t.co/B70K29PwmF — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @peterbakernyt: Trump says small business loan program has been "flawless" and he knew of no "glitch." But SBA emailed lenders hours ear… — PolitiTweet.org

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Trump is contradicted by an email from the Small Business Administration to lenders this morning apologizing for technical problems and delays. — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @sallyshin: Senior banking executives at Bank of America and Chase telling @NBCNews they were still waiting on loan numbers to come back… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @SRuhle: #PPP UPDATE - NO LOANS have been fully processed NO CHECKS have been cut by either of the largest lenders (BAML & CHASE) Wells… — PolitiTweet.org