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• Warren Criticizes Those Who Want to Weaken Consumer Agency

  By Claude R. Marx  |  November 9, 2010

  Elizabeth Warren, who is directing efforts to set up the new consumer agency, criticized those who want to weaken the agency before the ink on the bill is barely dry.

• Credit Unions May Face a Taxing Dilemma

  By Claude R. Marx  |  October 20, 2010

  As the nation's budget deficit continues to grow, the government may be looking for new sources of revenue. Therefore, formerly sacred cows such as credit unions' tax-exempt status may go the way of VCRs and rotary phones.

• Legacy Assets Go to 'Bad Banks'

  By Heather Anderson  |  October 6, 2010

  After months of speculation, the NCUA revealed on Sept. 24 a "good bank, bad bank" plan to deal with corporate legacy assets.

• Warren Says New Agency, CUs Will be on 'Same Side'

  By Claude R. Marx  |  September 29, 2010

  WASHINGTON -- The woman leading the setup of the new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said she hopes to work closely with credit unions and if "this thing works out right, consumers and credit unions will be on the same side of the line."

• Liberal-Backed Activist's Selection to Launch Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Triggers Alarms

  By Guest Blogger  |  September 27, 2010

  Guest blogger Charles Bruen, CEO of First Entertainment Credit Union, questions the choice of Elizabeth Warren to head up the formation of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

• On-Site Coverage: Warren Says Consumer Agency Will Level the Playing Field and Help CUs

  By Claude R. Marx  |  September 22, 2010

  WASHINGTON -- The woman leading the set up of the new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said the agency hopes to work closely with credit unions and if "this thing works out right consumers and credit unions will be on the same side of the line."

• CU Trade Associations Turn Up Heat on Member Business Lending

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  September 15, 2010

  After a last minute whirlwind of appeals to President Obama and Congress to consider legislation that would increase the member business lending cap, both CUNA and NAFCU are urging credit unions not to let up.

• CUNA: CUs Can Still Help Within New Round of Economy Boosters

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  September 7, 2010

  With several new economy recovery initiatives on the table, CUNA has once again urged Pres. Obama to consider how credit unions can aid small businesses.

• NAFCU Continues MBL Cap Increase Appeal

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  September 3, 2010

  Two more letters went out yesterday from NAFCU to key lawmakers urging the inclusion of language that would increase the member business lending cap.

• NCUA and Other Agencies Gear Up for Dodd-Frank Act Enforcement

  By Claude R. Marx  |  August 11, 2010

  The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau probably won't be up and running until early next year, but the NCUA, other agencies and the credit union trade associations are already starting to gear up.