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Microcredit Gives Opportunities For Start-up Businesses

by Sissy Hall

Microcredits are classic loans, but with a very small loan amount of up to usually 1,000 euros. Micro, mini or small loans are used particularly in development aid and play a crucial role there. This type of loan is suitable for anyone who quickly needs a relatively small loan with a very short term. It is usually cheaper than an overdraft facility. In many developing and emerging countries around the world, microcredit is more than just a small loan. It can effectively help secure people’s livelihoods and give them the opportunity to start their own business. In order to distinguish …

Trump Still Aims to Control the CARES Fund

by Paden Kegan

Trump recently removed the Inspector General who was supposed to head the committee tasked to oversee the disbursements of the CARES Act Fund. The creation of an oversight committee was one of the conditions fought hard for by both Democratic and Republican Senators in approving the release of the $2.2 trillion government funds under the guidelines of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act or The CARES Act.   Yet Trump who had stated beforehand that he intends to be the sole “oversight” in controlling and monitoring the release of the funds, has taken action to circumvent that condition. …

House Ethics Committee Orders Republican Rep. McMorris Rodgers to Return $7,500 in Misused Funds

by Paden Kegan

Prior to the close of 2019, the House Ethics Committee concluded its 5-year investigation on how the staffers in Rep, McMorris Rodgers office made improper use of campaign funds and official resources! including staff time, travel funds and congressional office space in carrying out political activities. According the Ethics Committee Report, poor record keeping and “sloppy practices” dating as far back as 2008 had contributed to the improper use of campaign funds. In light of the findings, the panel chaired by Florida Democratic Rep. Ted Deutch, imposed sanctions on Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, ordering her to pay over $7,500 as …