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Flood Insurance Program 'One Large Event' From Needing More Fed Bailout

By Arthur D. Postal | March 15, 2013

Mississippi insurance commissioner makes that observation, while FEMA says agency continues to eye NFIP privatization.
Preaching to the Choir, House Leaders Support CUs

By Heather Anderson | March 6, 2013

WASHINGTON — House Financial Services leadership had good news for credit unions during CUNA Governmental Affairs Conference general sessions, with congressional leaders expressing support for legislative causes that are near and dear to credit unions.
Onsite Coverage: Bachus Says Congress May Revisit Durbin, Reform Dodd-Frank

By Heather Anderson | February 26, 2013

WASHINGTON – Rep. Spencer Bachus (R-Ala.)had good news for credit unions during his speech Tuesday morning at CUNA’s GAC.
Guest Opinion: Dan Mica on the New Congress

By Dan Mica | January 23, 2013

It’s the time of the year when pundits are analyzing the recent election and predicting what will happen in the new Congress during 2013.
Boehner Returns to GAC Podium

By Heather Anderson | January 16, 2013

CUNA announced Wednesday that House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) will address the 2013 Governmental Affairs Conference in Washington on Feb. 26.
8 Members of Congress Credit Unions Need to Know

By Heather Anderson | January 14, 2013

These powerful leaders oversee financial institutions and the NCUA, originate tax reform and wield considerable influence.
House Republicans Name Financial Committee Assignments

By Heather Anderson | December 14, 2012

California Democrat Maxine Waters to replace Barney Frank as panel's ranking minority party member. Texan Hensarling to chair.
Pols Pack CUNA’s Hill Rally

By Heather Anderson | December 5, 2012

Sen. Mark Udall (D-Colo.), primary sponsor of S.2231, which would increase the member business lending cap to 27.5% of assets, received loud cheers as he spoke in favor of the legislation to about 500 gathered in Washington Nov. 27 to hike the hill in favor of the bill.
Rep. Jeb Hensarling Tapped as Next House Financial Services Committee Chair

By Heather Anderson | November 28, 2012

Texas Republican called CFPB, Dodd-Frank "legislative drive-by shooting" at NAFCU Congressional Caucus earlier this year.
CUNA’s MBL Rally Draws a Packed House: Slide Show

By Heather Anderson | November 28, 2012

The Tuesday night reception drew lawmakers, credit unions and business owners and kicked off CUNA’s latest Hike the Hill.