Jon Tester

• Senator Tester: Why I Opposed The Debit Cap

  By Sen. Jon Tester  |  September 17, 2011

  Our nation’s credit unions are fundamental to the success of the communities and small businesses that built our country and made it the greatest in the world.

• NAFCU Announces Caucus Speakers; Names New Political Director

  By Claude R. Marx  |  August 9, 2011

  Montana Sen. Jon Tester keynotes the Political Breakfast; Katherine Marisic debuts as political director.

• Tester, Corker Offer Amendment on Interchange Delay

  By Claude R. Marx  |  June 7, 2011

  Vote now set for Wednesday on move to delay implementation of Fed's new debit interchange cap.

• Senate Showdown on Interchange Delay Could Be Next Wednesday

  By Claude R. Marx  |  June 3, 2011

  Several sources tell Credit Union Times that Sen. Jon Tester (D-Mont.) will offer amendment during debate of a funding bill.

• Interchange Vote Likely Next Week Or Beyond

  By Claude R. Marx  |  May 31, 2011

  Senate meeting this week only enough to prevent recess appointment of Warren to head of new CFPB.

• Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid Will Oppose Delay of Durbin Amendment

  By Claude R. Marx  |  May 18, 2011

  Nevada Democrat says he might allow a vote on the interchange cap delay.

• Bernanke Reiterates Concerns On Small Debit Card Issuers

  By Claude R. Marx  |  May 12, 2011

  Fed chair tells Senate Banking Committee that some small banks could fail because of interchange cap.

• NCUA, Trades Push on Delaying Implementation of Fed Rules on Debit Interchange Rates

  By Claude R. Marx  |  May 11, 2011

  The Senate came back last week and didn’t take up legislation to delay the delayed implementation of the Fed's rule regulating debit interchange rates. But the NCUA and trade groups weighed in again about the impact on small issuers.

• Retailers Say They Can’t Discriminate Against Debit Cards From Small Institutions

  By Claude R. Marx  |  May 3, 2011

  Merchants Payments Coalition refutes key argument against debit interchange cap.

• Trades Reiterate Need for Delaying Interchange Rule

  By Claude R. Marx  |  May 2, 2011

  Easter Break over, lobbying resumes to delay or halt the new cap on interchange fees.