| FDIC Federal Register Citations
 
  Julie Ward1114 D Street SE
 Washington, DC 20003
 September 20, 2004
 Federal Deposit Insurance Commission,
 Dear Federal Deposit Insurance Commission:
 Despite the successes of community development locally and nationally,
      the banks and thrift institutions that provided the loans, services, and
 investments to build new homes, businesses, and community facilities may
 no longer have the impetus to do so if the FDIC raises the comprehensive
 CRA exam threshold.
 I agree with the National Congress for Community Economic Development
      that this proposed change would have a devastating effect on affordable housing
 and community development investment throughout the nation, particularly
 in rural areas.
 President Bushes comments
        promoting an "Ownership Society" are
      truly disingenuous if the actions of officials he appointed are undermining
 proven laws that revitalize communities, increase minority homeownership,
 and increase small business ownership for women and minorities.
 Please rescind your proposal. Sincerely,       Julie Ward
 
 
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