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     "source_url": "https://www.federalreserve.gov/publications/november-2019-bank-branch-access-in-rural-communities.htm",
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   "standing_position": "Trailing-12-month activity anchored by the First Merchants/First Savings merger and continued Allied Payment Network growth-capital investment.",
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