Mitch McConnell

• Bankers Cite CU Execs In Anti-MBL Letter

  July 22, 2012

  In a letter to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, and copied to all members of the Senate, the American Bankers Association and Independent Community Bankers of America said current member business lending limits “are entirely appropriate given the significant risk and potential losses that would be...

• Kentucky League Prez: 'Silent Majority' Does Not Oppose MBL, But CUs Do Lack Enthusiasm

  By Heather Anderson  |  July 18, 2012

  Wendell Lyons said he disagrees with bank lobby on credit union opposition to raising MBL cap but said he doesn't see a lot of enthusiasm for it in his state.

• Banker MBL Opposition Letter Quotes Three CU Executives

  By Heather Anderson  |  July 17, 2012

  Credit union senior managers warn against expanded lending authority, says credit unions and regulators "both unprepared."

• Pro-MBL Hike Body Checks Abound After Schumer Flap

  By Heather Anderson  |  April 29, 2012

  Despite comments made by co-sponsor Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) April 23 that suggested a vote on S. 2231 may be delayed, credit union trade associations continue to crash the net in support of the Small Business Lending Enhancement Act.

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  After Flap, Pro-MBL Body Checks Abound: Print Preview

  By Heather Anderson  |  April 27, 2012

  Schumer comments on MBL vote seen as contradiction to Reid promise that vote expected sooner. A preview from next week's print edition.

• MBL Cap Hike Picks Up Tea Party Support

  By Heather Anderson  |  April 20, 2012

  Conservative, libertarian groups speak out for raising the member business lending cap for credit unions.

• NAFCU Withholds Support From Jobs Bill Unless CUs Included

  By David Morrison  |  March 8, 2012

  Trade says no endorsement without member business lending or supplemental capital relief.

• House Dems Urge Senate GOP To Allow Vote On Head Of CFPB

  By Claude R. Marx  |  November 18, 2011

  House lawmakers ask Senate Minority Leader McConnell to allow a vote.

• 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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  Two by Two: NCUA, FDIC Nominees Likely Headed for Joint Hearing

  By Claude R. Marx  |  October 24, 2011

  Like Noah’s ark, the Senate Banking Committee often considers nominees in pairs.