Robert Menendez

• Senate Democrats Firming Up Committee Assignments

  By Heather Anderson  |  December 14, 2012

  Although some of the names are still unofficial, party choices for Senate committees that affect credit unions are starting to emerge.

• Fenton: Keep 30-Year Mortgage an Option

  By Claude R. Marx  |  October 24, 2011

  Calling it a net plus for the consumers and the housing market, Affinity FCU President/CEO John Fenton urged lawmakers to ensure that any changes in the housing finance system don’t jeopardize the existence of the 30-year mortgage.

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  Affinity FCU’s Fenton Urges Lawmakers to Keep 30-Year Mortgage: Onsite Coverage

  By Claude R. Marx  |  October 20, 2011

  New Jersey CEO says 30-year mortgages are "necessary for the health of the housing market."

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  MBL Hearing: Senators Remain Skeptical

  By Claude R. Marx  |  June 20, 2011

  WASHINGTON — NCUA Chairman Debbie Matz told a panel of skeptical senators that raising the cap on member business loans would actually improve credit unions’ risk environment while creating more jobs.

• Onsite Coverage: Lawmakers Press Matz On Why MBL Cap Should Be Raised

  By Claude R. Marx  |  June 16, 2011

  Senators signal their doubts on CU business lending while questioning Matz.

• N.J. League Urges MBL Call to Action

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  June 30, 2010

  Credit unions in New Jersey are being encouraged to make their voices heard this week as the Senate debates the Small Business Lending Fund Act and an amendment that would increase the member business lending cap.