| From: Patricia Harrelson [mailto:PHar22@aol.com]
 Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2004 10:40 AM
 To: Comments
 Subject: Oppose Efforts to Weaken CRA RIN number 3064-AC50
 Patricia Harrelson1901 West 54th Street
 Cleveland, OH 44102
 September 16, 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,  Patricia A. Harrelson
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