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ABA Congratulates Trump, Urges Pursuit of Shared Goals
In a letter to President-Elect Trump yesterday, ABA Chairman Dorothy Savarese and ABA President and CEO Rob Nichols congratulated Trump on his election and urged his administration to pursue bipartisan policies that promote economic growth, a thriving housing market and safe, convenient banking innovations.
ABA Analyzes What GOP Congress, Trump Victory Mean for Bankers
ABA’s government relations team has prepared an analysis of how Donald Trump’s presidential win and the continuing Republican majorities in Congress will affect the banking industry.
How the 2016 Elections Will Impact Banking
An analysis from ABA’s government relations team.
Trump Wins White House; Republicans Hold Congress
In a historic first and a turn of events unanticipated by most polls and election analysts, Donald Trump won the presidency last night. Republicans retained full control of Congress.
ABA Brings Banking Industry Message to D.C. Ballpark
Starting tonight, the policymakers, regulatory officials and congressional staffers who attend Washington Nationals home games this summer will see more than a ballgame. They’ll also view messages at Nationals Park that reinforce the importance of the banking industry to America’s communities.
Midsize Bank Chiefs Gather in D.C. for Policymaker Meetings
Nearly 30 CEOs from the American Bankers Association’s American Bankers Council — which represents midsize banks in the $4-110 billion asset range — will convene in Washington, D.C., today for two days of meetings with top regulators and lawmakers.
Congress Extends Foreclosure Protection for Service Members
Congress voted yesterday to renew a part of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act that provides one-year foreclosure protection for military personnel leaving active duty through 2017.
Sen. Scott: ‘Dodd-Frank Is Not for Us, It Is Against Us’
Speaking to the more than 1,000 attendees at ABA’s Government Relations Summit in Washington, D.C. today, Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) criticized the Dodd-Frank Act, saying that the legislation created a “regulatory labyrinth” that has stymied banks’ ability to serve their customers and grow the economy.
Rep. Hurd Calls on Bankers to Educate Lawmakers on Effects of Regulation
Addressing a group of up and coming banking leaders during ABA’s Emerging Leaders Forum today, Rep. Will Hurd (R-Texas) encouraged bankers to be proactive about educating their lawmakers and congressional staff on the issues that matter to their institutions during visits Capitol Hill.