AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoImmigration & Labor: House Republicans from Washington state and Idaho are backing a new bipartisan bill to update the H-2A visa program for agricultural workers, including letting some already in the U.S. apply and adjusting wage and housing costs for inflation. Local Policing & Civil Liberties: In D.C., ANC 6C commissioners are pushing a resolution to end National Guard postings and patrols in the neighborhood, citing concerns about legality, resident interactions, and impacts on local business foot traffic. Banking & Compliance: EagleBank agreed to pay $9.7M and enter a non-prosecution deal over Bank Secrecy Act failures tied to a long-running check-kiting scheme. Real Estate: A student apartment complex in Fredonia, N.Y., Park Place Collegiate Living, sold for $4.5M. Trade & Markets: Union Bank of India shares fell about 5% after its June quarter update showed advances growth but softer deposit trends. Public Safety: Freddie, CBP’s agriculture detector dog at Dulles, is still thriving a year after a violent assault, with another agriculture referral tied to seeds and parrot feathers.
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