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Senator James Claims Victory for Mortgage Loan Originators

ATLANTA (May 21, 2010) – Georgia’s mortgage loan originators now have additional time to comply with the federal  S.A.F.E. Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008 certification regulations thanks to the efforts of Sen. Donzella James (D-College Park).  James, and loan originators from her district, met with the Georgia Department of Banking and Finance this week to propose an extension for certification requirements from April 31, 2010 to July 31, 2010.  James worked diligently to extend the deadline after learning that many of her constituents were unaware of the new federal requirements.

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Honorable Senator James announces Press Conference to Save Georgia Jobs

ATLANTA (May 14, 2010) – In an effort to prevent countless mortgage loan originators from losing their jobs, State Sen. Donzella James (D-College Park) will host a press conference on Tuesday, May 18 to announce her efforts to secure an extension of the certification deadline that is threatening to put Georgians out of work.  In January, loan originators were given only two months to comply with new federal certification requirements, and James is encouraging the Georgia Department of Banking and Finance to grant an extension until the end of this year.

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Senator James Recognizes HBCU Bus Tours.com with Senate Resolution

ATLANTA (March 11, 2010) – Sen. Donzella James (D-College Park) will present HBCU Bus Tours.com with a Senate Resolution (SR 1197) honoring the organization for its 28 years of service.  The company connects inner city students with historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) around the country, allows them to tour the campuses and prepares students for the collegiate experience.  Atlanta will serve as a departure city for students participating in the spring tour March 8 thru April 8.

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Senator James to Host “People Speak” Town Hall Meeting

WHAT: State Sen. Donzella James (D-College Park) has invited Rep. Roger Bruce (D-Atlanta), Rev. Benjamin Lang and other community activist to participate in the “People Speak” town hall meeting on Thursday, Feb. 4th.  This town hall meeting with give Douglas County residents a chance to discuss topics of interest with their state representatives, and get an update on the current legislative session.

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