Fred Becker

• Udall Introduces MBL Bill in Senate

  By Heather Anderson  |  May 16, 2013

  Measure similar to proposed legislation in House, would raise cap to 27.5% of assets.

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  President Obama Nominates Rick Metsger to NCUA Board

  By Heather Anderson  |  May 16, 2013

  Oregon consultant was named "state legislator of the decade" by state league while serving as state senator.

• NCUA Says Riskier Assets Dropping, Funds Stable

  By Marc Rapport  |  April 18, 2013

  Agency says at monthly meeting that four first-quarter liquidations have cost $75,000 in associated losses.

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  Obama Budget Inflates CU Exemption Cost as Trades Face Congress

  By Heather Anderson  |  April 15, 2013

  Banks' Subchapter S exemption not on president's targeted tax savings list.

• Corporate Loss Reduced, Assessment Remains

  By Heather Anderson  |  April 10, 2013

  The NCUA reported March 28 that following a twice-annual review, the highest estimated amount credit unions have yet to pay in corporate assessments has declined by $900 million.

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  Cherry Blossom Run 2013: Slide Show

  By Marc Rapport  |  April 8, 2013

  Sunny skies et the scene for a picture-perfect race day on Sunday as $483,000 presented to CMN hospitals by Credit Union Miracle Day.

• Bluebird Gains FDIC Insurance

  By David Morrison  |  April 3, 2013

  Skeptics who saw the seeds of an eventual bank charter in the advent of American Express and Walmart had a change of heart and last week and announced that the jointly sponsored Bluebird prepaid card will carry FDIC deposit.

• Trades Largely Quiet on Bluebird FDIC Insurance

  By David Morrison  |  April 1, 2013

  CUNA, ABA has no comment so far, NAFCU approves of prepaid cards having FDIC, ICBA objects.

• Becker: Reduced Loss Estimates Should Mean Lower Corporate Assessment

  By Heather Anderson  |  March 29, 2013

  NAFCU president responds to NCUA announcement by reiterating agency's need to help credit unions lower expenses.

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  Housing Collapse, GSEs Dominate House Financial Services April Agenda

  By Heather Anderson  |  March 22, 2013

  Commmittee Chair Hensarling reiterates aim to eliminate Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac as government-sponsored enterprises.