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• Senate Bill Would Replace CFPB Director With Five-Member Commission

  By Heather Anderson  |  February 1, 2013

  Kansas Republican Moran says measure would make CFPB similar in structure to SEC, add accountability and oversight.

• NLRB Ruling Isn’t a Free Compliance Pass for Credit Unions: Becker

  By Heather Anderson  |  January 29, 2013

  NLRB plaintiffs say the ruling was significant because it occurred in the same court that is hearing the Cordray suit.

• Appeals Court Rules Obama Recess Appointments Illegal

  By Heather Anderson  |  January 25, 2013

  Friday's decision invalidates NLRB appointees, could impact Richard Cordray's recess appointment last year to CFPB.

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  Reacting to Nasty Tweets, Snarky Posts May Help CUs Shine

  By Candice Reed  |  January 16, 2013

  Just when your credit union starts getting the hang of Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr and Google+, someone writes a negative post on your page, and all hell breaks loose.

• Insurance Trades Hail Flood Program Borrowing Boost

  By Arthur D. Postal  |  January 9, 2013

  Obama signed expansion into law over the weekend; Sandy claims cited as cause for concern.

• Vigilance Is Watchword on Taxation

  By Heather Anderson  |  January 9, 2013

  According to industry veteran John McKechnie, who was working on Capitol Hill back in 1986, the last time credit union tax exemption was on the Congressional chopping block, a “volatile” environment on Capitol Hill means credit unions should be vigilant when it comes to protecting their tax-exempt status in 2013.

• NCUA Board Poised for Turnover

  By Heather Anderson  |  January 9, 2013

  The NCUA Board will experience significant turnover in 2013 when President Obama is expected to appoint candidates to fill two out of three spots left vacant by Gigi Hyland, who resigned in October 2012, and Michael Fryzel, whose term ends Aug. 2, 2013.

• Student Loan Woes Eased by Credit Unions

  By Natasha Chilingerian  |  January 9, 2013

  Student loan debt remains a stress-inducing burden for many college students, recent grads and their families.

• National Flood Insurance Program Gets Borrowing Boost

  By Arthur D. Postal  |  January 4, 2013

  Legislation increases borrowing authority by one third, draws Republican ire and promises to take NFIP private.

• SBA Seeks Fund Managers to Assist Early Stage Startups

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  January 4, 2013

  The SBA is inviting experienced early stage investment fund managers to apply to its Small Business Investment Company capital investment program.