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PeeJ52

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April 5, 2019

Ex-Congressman's Russian Bank Loses License for Money Laundering

Source: Bloomberg

A regional Russian bank owned by a former U.S. congressman had its license revoked Friday for violations that included breaking rules against money laundering.

Commercial Bank of Ivanovo, in which Republican former North Carolina Representative Charles Taylor owns an 80 percent stake, regularly broke anti-money laundering regulations, misrepresented the size of its provisions and used “schemes” to artificially inflate its capital, according to a central bank statement.

Read more: https://www.bloomberg.com/amp/news/articles/2019-04-05/ex-congressman-s-russian-bank-loses-license-for-money-laundering



Gee, sounds a lot like tRump... What's with these Republicans and the Russians? Have they always been in bed together???
April 4, 2019

I like Michael Bennet... Is he a choice yet?

Gave another great speech in the Senate the other day...

April 4, 2019

Does Bill Barr ever come out from hiding? I don't believe I've seen him since the confirmation...

You would think he might have to answer to the people and the press sometimes.

April 1, 2019

Trump's Labor Department Does McDonald's Another Solid

Source: Huffington Post

The Trump administration is rolling out a plan that would help insulate big franchisers from allegations of wage theft.

Read more: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-labor-department-mcdonalds-joint-employers_n_5ca23793e4b014390a16741b



You know those feel good McDonald's adds about how they help their employees get their educations. I guess it's not McDonald's, it's the local franchise. McDonald's will have nothing to do with the local labor. All McDonald's has to do with the store is the name, a big cut of the profits, and none of the liability. It's good to be king.
April 1, 2019

If Lucy Flores isn't claiming #MeToo as she just says, Let it drop...

Invasion of personal space is too subjective of a standard to impose. Some people get upset if you get within 2 feet when you are talking to them. If it's invasion of personal space, that must be addressed immediately.

Profile Information

Name: PJ
Gender: Male
Hometown: Miscouche/PE/Canada
Home country: Canada
Current location: Canada
Member since: Wed Oct 10, 2018, 04:36 PM
Number of posts: 1,588

About PeeJ52

Moved to Canada just before COVID and haven't left. What a wonderful people and country.
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