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By Heather Anderson |
March 6, 2013
Panel to discuss how government policy at Fannie and Freddie played role in housing collapse and financial crisis.
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By Heather Anderson |
February 6, 2013
A group of Democratic senators introduced a bill Jan. 23 that would allow privately issued student loans to be discharged along with other bankruptcy debt.
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By Heather Anderson |
January 23, 2013
As credit unions hunker down in defense of their federal tax exemption, the industry does have one thing in its favor. There are no known enemies among leadership on the House Ways and Means or Senate Finance Committees.
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By Heather Anderson |
January 15, 2013
Florida congressman makes good on promise not to include tax exemption in debt reduction bill.
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By Heather Anderson |
January 14, 2013
These powerful leaders oversee financial institutions and the NCUA, originate tax reform and wield considerable influence.
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By Heather Anderson |
January 4, 2013
Trade group hits the Hill as Congress begins new session.
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By Heather Anderson |
January 3, 2013
The law, which was passed in 2007, was extended one year and now expires Jan. 1, 2014.
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By Heather Anderson |
December 19, 2012
After seeing little to no progress on credit union legislation during the first 11 months of 2012, two regulatory relief bills advanced within 24 hours of each other, with one passing both chambers and awaiting President Obama’s signature.
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By Heather Anderson |
December 12, 2012
Congress is scheduled to call it a year on Friday but fiscal cliff negotiations might change that. Privacy notice bill scheduled for House vote today.
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By Heather Anderson |
December 12, 2012
Industry economists agree that if the U.S. plunges off the fiscal cliff Dec. 31, credit unions probably won’t see any ill effects right away. However, even if a so-called grand bargain is reached between Democrats and Republicans, credit unions could see the loan growth momentum gained this year grind to...
