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April 1, 2009 -- City Controller Annise Parker issues warning about high cost tax refund loans
Jan. 12, 2009 -- City Controller Annise Parker kicks off “Bank on Houston”
effort to help Houstonians open starter bank accounts
Jan. 13, 2008 -- Univision story on Bank on Houston
May 5, 2008 --
City Controller Annise Parker announces effort to provide free bank accounts to all Houstonians --(City of Houston News Release Office of the City Controller)
May 6, 2008 --
Financial predators put on notice -- (Houston Chronicle)
June 1, 2008 --
An idea Houstonians ought to take to the bank: Low cost accounts a boon for those without banking
June 25-July 1 --
War declared on area’s predatory lending to the poor
July 2008 --
Banking on a stronger Houston economy -- (Houston Intown)
July 2008 --
Saving ourselves: Bank on Houston program keeps money where it belongs -- (OutSmart)
August 17-23, 2008 --
Payday lenders prey on minorities
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