Brad Thaler

• Thaler: NAFCU-Supported Reg Relief Bill is One Approach

  By Heather Anderson  |  September 18, 2012

  A bill that could reduce the ability of the CFPB and NCUA to issue new regulations has some traction, NAFCU's chief lobbyist said.

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  Democratic Convention Wined and Dined by Trades

  By Heather Anderson  |  September 10, 2012

  House Assistant Minority Leader James Clyburn (D-S.C.) served as CUNA’s VIP guest when the trade association unveiled its Democratic National Convention leave behind project Sept. 5 during a ribbon-cutting celebration.

• NCUA Opt-in Low-Income Measure Heats Up MBL Politics

  By Heather Anderson  |  August 9, 2012

  CU trades offer measured praise while ICBA blasts administration move as "outrageous."

• House-Approved ATM Placard Bill Now Packaged With CFPB Bill in Senate

  By Heather Anderson  |  July 18, 2012

  ATM disclosure requirement that passed the House last week will have to return before becoming law, thanks to new package created in the Senate Tuesday.

• Overdraft Fraud Suits Filed Against Seven More CUs

  By Heather Anderson  |  July 2, 2012

  A San Jose, Calif.-based attorney has filed seven class action lawsuits against credit unions, alleging overdraft shenanigans.

• NAFCU Returns to White House to Talk Member Business Lending

  By Heather Anderson  |  May 22, 2012

  CEO Fred Becker, chief lobbyists ask Obama aide to support raising MBL cap, help ensure preservation of tax-exempt status.

• Overdraft Bill Has 'Just About Zero Chance' of Passing: NAFCU's Thaler

  By Heather Anderson  |  May 15, 2012

  Measure's sponsors all Democrats in GOP-controlled House.

• Tax-Exempt Organizations Subject of House Ways & Means Hearing

  By Heather Anderson  |  May 10, 2012

  Trades say no indication that credit union tax exemption on the firing line.

• House Cyber Security Bills Garner Credit Union, Bank Support

  By Heather Anderson  |  April 26, 2012

  Despite a raging battle over member business lending, credit union and bank trade associations agree on four House bills that address cyber security.

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  MBL Cap Legislation Heading Into April Showdown

  By David Morrison  |  April 1, 2012

  Legislation that would raise the cap on credit unions' business loans to members is poised for a mid-April showdown in the Senate.