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NEWS RELEASE

Comptroller of the Currency

Administrator of National Banks

NR 2007-98


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Kevin M. Mukri

September 20, 2007  

              (202) 874-5770


OCC First Senior Deputy Comptroller and Chief Counsel Testifies
Before Senate Committee About the Hardships
Created By Garnishment of Federal Benefits

WASHINGTON — First Senior Deputy Comptroller and Chief Counsel Julie L. Williams discussed hardships faced by recipients of federal benefits due to garnishment orders in testimony today before the Senate Committee on Finance.

Her oral and written statements are available on the OCC’s Web site at: http://www.occ.gov.


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