The Massachusetts Credit Union League is endorsing Democraticcandidate Elizabeth Warren, the creator of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, in her bid challengingRepublican Scott Brown for the state's U.S. Senate seat.

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League officials said a formal press announcement would beissued later Thursday. Warren's campaign office sent a mediaannouncement about the endorsement late Wednesday.

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Warren's Boston office said the consumer advocate and Harvardprofessor would meet the media during a visit to the WorcesterCredit Union's downtown branch.

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“Elizabeth will discuss her strong support for credit unions andthe benefits they provide to working families across theCommonwealth,” said a Warren press release. The latestMassachusetts polls show the Warren-Brown race in a dead heat.

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Separately, the White House and Warren, in marking a year sincethe CFPB creation, touted benefits of the agency includingmonitoring of credit bureaus and streamlining procedures forcollege students to receive financial aid.

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