John McKechnie

• Gingrich Slips Up on CU Knowledge

  By Claude R. Marx  |  January 22, 2012

  How quickly he forgot. Newt Gingrich was once crucial to helping credit unions pass a major bill on Capitol Hill. But during a recent GOP presidential debate, he seemed confused about what credit unions are all about.

• ICBA Resolves to Continue Fight Against CU Tax Exemption

  By Claude R. Marx  |  January 20, 2012

  Independent Community Bankers of America also vow to fight raising of member business lending cap.

• NCUA Nominee Decker Faces Political Gauntlet

  By Claude R. Marx  |  October 30, 2011

  The NCUA is a low-profile agency, but that may not prevent the nomination of Carla M. Decker from getting caught up in pre-election political wrangling.

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  Guest Opinion: Housing’s Future Hinges on Planning

  By Kirk Kordeleski  |  October 17, 2011

  The reform of the secondary mortgage market in the U.S. is like a very slow-moving train.

• Housing’s Future Hinges on Planning: Guest Opinion

  By Kirk Kordeleski  |  October 16, 2011

  The reform of the secondary mortgage market in the U.S. is like a very slow-moving train.

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  Secondary Mortgage Market Reform Dominates Conference

  By David Morrison  |  October 3, 2011

  LAS VEGAS — The continued uncertainty surrounding the reform of the secondary mortgage market, combined with what that might mean for credit unions and what they should do, led the way at the American Credit Union Mortgage Association's 15th annual fall conference.

• CEO Panel Emphasizes Cooperation in Secondary Market: Onsite Coverage

  By David Morrison  |  September 26, 2011

  LAS VEGAS — Cooperate for volume with GSEs and reform, CEOs Rudy Hanley and Kirk Kordeleski tell ACUMA.

• With No Successor in Sight, Hyland Retains Her Seat

  By Claude R. Marx  |  September 18, 2011

  NCUA Board Member Gigi Hyland doesn’t have to order a moving van any time soon. Even though her term on the board expired on Aug. 2, President Obama hasn’t nominated anyone to succeed her.

• Senate Advances Patent Measure

  By Claude R. Marx  |  September 14, 2011

  Credit unions are pushing for passage of a patent reform bill that the Senate is likely to vote on soon that could limit their exposure to patent infringement lawsuits.

• Patent Measure Heading for Senate Passage

  By Claude R. Marx  |  September 7, 2011

  Credit union trades back bill, which would give financial institutions protection from "business method" patent litigation.