Remittances and a New World Bank President

ACORN International Financial Justice Remittances

New Orleans   The president of the World Bank, one of the premier world credit and developmental financing institutions created at Breton Woods, serves a 5 year, renewable term, and is currently occupied by former USA Trade Representative Robert Zoellick, appointed by George W. Bush.  Traditionally the post has been held by a US citizen because …

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Student Loan Debt Relief, Occupy, and Obama Signals for Movement and Action

Financial Justice

New Orleans As President Obama tries to throw muscle up for the political season yesterday we saw some bank subsidization through refinance charges and lower monthly payments for homeowners trying to hold onto their houses regardless of whether or not it makes good economic sense anymore in their local market.  Basically, they “won” lower monthly …

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