Washington, DC –Today, in reaction to the U.S. Senate’s confirmation of Loretta Lynch as U.S. Attorney General, the National Community Reinvestment Coalition’s (NCRC) Chief of Membership and Policy Jesse Van Tol made the following statement:
“We congratulate Loretta Lynch on her confirmation as U.S. Attorney General. As her stellar record demonstrates, Ms. Lynch will be a tough defender of the issues important to our communities, including protecting voting rights from further erosion and ensuring fair access to sound financial services.”
Last week, NCRC and other community groups sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell calling on him to hold a Senate vote on Ms. Lynch’s confirmation. The full letter and list of signatories can be read here.
Earlier this month, the Huffington Post published an op-ed by NCRC’s President and CEO John Taylor supporting Ms. Lynch’s confirmation.
Last month, at the 2015 NCRC Annual Conference, Rev. Dr. William Barber II, President of the North Carolina NAACP, delivered a keynote address supporting Ms. Lynch’s confirmation.
About the National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC): The National Community Reinvestment Coalition is an association of more than 600 community-based organizations that promote access to basic banking services, including credit and savings, to create and sustain affordable housing, job development, and vibrant communities for America’s working families.
