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Posts for Tag: Federal
Northwest Credit Union Supporters Get the Attention of Congress
Northwest credit union supporters fanned out to meet with Congressional leaders Wednesday. The delegation is urging more support for initiatives that will provide affordable credit to consumers and stimulate jobs growth.Read More
NWCUA Regulatory Advocacy Update
The weekly Regulatory Advocacy Update outlines the NWCUA’s efforts to reduce the regulatory burden on credit unions and protect the larger movement, including updates on the FHFA, CFPB and events significant to the credit union regulatory landscape.Read More
IRS Issues 'Tax Exempt' Correction to CUs
The IRS sent a letter of correction to credit unions that had been erroneously informed last year that they had lost their tax-exempt status due to a filing error.Read More
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Federal
| Posted On: 02/09/2012
Frank Announces Plans to Retire, Will Not Seek Reelection
Rep. Barney Frank, D-Mass., announced Monday that he would not seek reelection next November. One of the key architects of the Dodd-Frank Financial Regulatory Reform Act, Frank was “a friend to credit unions,†according to CUNA President/CEO Bill Cheney.Read More
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Federal
| Posted On: 11/29/2011
Federal Update: August Recess for Congress
Congressional recess provides an opportunity for credit unions to lobby their delegations on home turf. Legislation to increase the cap on Member Business Loans is a priority.Read More
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Federal
| Posted On: 08/08/2011
Candidates Off and Running to Replace Oregon Congressman Wu
A primary election is scheduled November 8th to begin the process of replacing Oregon Congressman David Wu. A general election will follow January 31st. Wu’s resignation became effective at 11:59 Wednesday night, after he resigned in the midst of a scandal.Read More
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Federal
| Posted On: 08/04/2011
Contenders Line Up for Wu's Seat
Governor John Kitzhaber announced publically that he intends to announce a date for a special primary election for the 1st District seat that will give the Secretary of State sufficient time for an election.Read More
Breaking: Oregon Congressman Resigns After Pressure from Leadership
David Wu’s announcement comes after allegations of improper relations with a contributor’s daughter.Read More
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Washington
| Posted On: 07/26/2011
Little Movement on Deficit Deal, Yet
This federal legislative update covers the deficit wrangling in Washington, DC as officials scramble to reach an agreement ahead of the August 2 deadline.Read More
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Legislative
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Federal
| Posted On: 07/20/2011
With US Credit Rating Under Review, Contingency Plans Emerge
Some Wall Street giants are preparing to cut their use of U.S. Treasuries in favor of cash on hand as a precaution.Read More
