Federal Deposit
Insurance Corporation

From: John Weiser [mailto:johnw@brodyweiser.com]
Sent: Friday, October 15, 2004 1:45 PM
To: Comments
Subject: Community Reinvestment -- RIN 3064-AC50

Dear Commissioner,

I oppose the FDIC's proposal to allow banks with assets above $250 million to be examined as small banks under the Community Reinvestment Act. This policy would reduce lending, investments and services in low-income communities, which would be a significant problem.

Regards,

John

John Weiser, Partner
Brody * Weiser * Burns
250 West Main Street
Branford, CT 06405
phone +1.203.481.4199
fax +1.203.481.9536