Campaign for Affordable Bank Accounts SEATTLE, WA (KPLU) - It was an unusual sight this week: a room full of smiling bankers.
Seattle launched a new initiative that put them in a good mood: a campaign to provide affordable bank accounts for low-income people. The goal is to steer them away from high-fee check cashing services and payday lenders.
More from KPLU business and labor reporter Bellamy Pailthorp.

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* Clarification, 9-24-08: this initiative was launched by the Mayor and the City of Seattle to serve people at bank branches throughout King County. The King County government was not involved. We regret the error. © Copyright 2010, KPLU