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  • Latest Action: Sep 22, 2011 Introduced in Senate

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    • ICBA: CFA will create jobs, help community banks bolster economic ... - September 26, 2011 by Editor - The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) fully backed the Senate introduction of The Communities First Act, S. 1600, which was advanced by Sen. Jerry Moran (R-Kan.). The Communities First Act, which has ...

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      As noted by Editor on September 26, 2011, "The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) fully backed the Senate introduction of The Communities First Act, S. 1600, which was advanced by Sen. Jerry Moran (R-Kan.). The Communities First Act, which has ..." (http://advantagebizmag.com/archives/9303)
    • S. 1600: Communities First Act - GovTrack.us - September 22, 2011 by http://www.govtrack.us/users/events.xpd?monitors=misc:activebills - S. 1600: Communities First Act. 112th Congress, 2011–2012. A bill to enhance the ability of community banks to foster economic growth and serve their communities, boost small businesses, increase individual savings, and for other purposes.

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      As noted by http://www.govtrack.us/users/events.xpd?monitors=misc:activebills on September 22, 2011, "S. 1600: Communities First Act. 112th Congress, 2011–2012. A bill to enhance the ability of community banks to foster economic growth and serve their communities, boost small businesses, increase individual savings, and for other purposes." (/url?q=http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/112/s1600&sa=U&ei=mS2HT_DpLeWi2wXZ39TODg&ved=0CDEQmAEwAg&usg=AFQjCNH4cYKf8S6sWu6a7NivulDIfi0SNg)
    • S. 1600: Communities First Act - GovTrack.us - September 22, 2011 by http://www.govtrack.us/users/events.xpd?monitors=misc:activebills - S. 1600: Communities First Act. 112th Congress, 2011–2012. A bill to enhance the ability of community banks to foster economic growth and serve their communities, boost small businesses, increase individual savings, and for other purposes.

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      As noted by http://www.govtrack.us/users/events.xpd?monitors=misc:activebills on September 22, 2011, "S. 1600: Communities First Act. 112th Congress, 2011–2012. A bill to enhance the ability of community banks to foster economic growth and serve their communities, boost small businesses, increase individual savings, and for other purposes." (/url?q=http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/112/s1600&sa=U&ei=J8iFT9-kBKHF2QWl34SCCQ&ved=0CDEQmAEwAg&usg=AFQjCNEWyGAxE8vmIWQSHJ0KtHgwcu59xw)

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