Dodd Frank in the District of Columbia

IncSmart District of Columbia (Small Business and Startups) - Regulatory relief for small banks is a gift for lenders.   They have been complaining that this law is burdensome and expensive.  It also keeps them from lending to small business and local communities.  Small banks however sill worry about a war with Janet Yellen.  These banks can now be more aggressive and start growing their companies with new branch locations.  Yellen and Trump are expected to go head to head on this issue. 

Democrats will not support a bill to gut the sweeping financial regulations passed under former PresidentBarack ObamaFrench president sets red line on Syria chemical weaponsPerez: Honor the fallen by helping veteransEPA chief puts new spotlight on cleanup programMORE. Republicans would need 60 votes to overcome a Democratic filibuster but only control 52 seats in the upper chamber. While the House is expected this month to pass the Financial Creating Hope and Opportunity for Investors, Consumers and Entrepreneurs (CHOICE) Act.  Democrats are however open to community bank relief.  Trump appointments to regulatory agencies could take their own steps to draw back the regulations.