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• Two Payday Lending Credit Unions Emphasize CUSO Role

  By David Morrison  |  May 17, 2013

  Two of the nine credit unions hit in NCLC letter respond; NCUA says it'll look into the complaint.

• Centel Credit Union Merges With LAFCU

  By Peter Strozniak  |  May 17, 2013

  Michigan merger adds $23 million, 4,200 members to 49,000-member, $549 million Lansing credit union.

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  5 Pieces of Advice to Riff on Credit Unions from Jeff Baxter: Onsite Coverage

  By Sarah Snell Cooke  |  May 17, 2013

  HERSHEY, Pa. — Rock guitarist Jeff Baxter has used his understanding of music to help the highest levels of the Defense Department keep the U.S. safe.

• NCUA Conserves Tiny Alabama Credit Union

  By Heather Anderson  |  May 17, 2013

  Chartered in 2007, First Kingdom Community FCU of Selma has 76 members, assets of $88,400 and no loans outstanding.

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  Michigan League Endorses Peters for Levin’s Senate Seat

  By Heather Anderson  |  May 17, 2013

  The Michigan Credit Union League on Friday endorsed U.S. Rep. Gary Peters for the U.S. Senate.

• NCLC Charges Nine FCUs Still Offering Payday Loans

  By David Morrison  |  May 17, 2013

  Consumer advocates say most credit unions cited in 2010 have abandoned the practice.

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  Kansas Credit Unions Show There is a Free Lunch

  By Peter Strozniak  |  May 17, 2013

  KCUA and Kansas credit unions give more than $7,000 to 1,200 people during "Make A Difference" campaign.

• South Carolina Credit Union Goes After Phishers

  By Missy Baxter  |  May 17, 2013

  AllSouth FCU wins court order, deemed rare, that allows it to subpoena third-party communications providers.

• Michigan Credit Union Aims to Help Ease 'Brain Drain'

  By Candice Reed  |  May 17, 2013

  Community Choice CU serves up $100,000 in 20 scholarships for promise to stay home and help.

• Alabama Telco CU’s Business Services Revamp Continues to Pay Off

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  May 17, 2013

  Birmingham credit union adds more than $9.9 million in deposits and $9.6 million in business loans since March 2012.