United States Senate

New Jersey Sen. Frank Lautenberg Dies at 89

By Heather Anderson | June 3, 2013

Republican Gov. Chris Christie will appoint a replacement for Democrat Lautenberg, who had previously announced he would not seek re-election in 2014.
Michigan League Endorses Peters for Levin’s Senate Seat

By Heather Anderson | May 17, 2013

The Michigan Credit Union League on Friday endorsed U.S. Rep. Gary Peters for the U.S. Senate.
Guest Opinion: Immigrations Reform May Prompt Member Push

By Miriam De Dios | May 15, 2013

Last month, the U.S. Senate introduced an immigration reform bill that proposed a complete overhaul to the country’s immigration system. Although a vote is likely several months away, credit union leaders would do well to begin paying attewwwwntion now as passage of immigration reform will undoubtedly impact them.
THINK 13: New Mayor and Emerging Singer Woo the Crowd

By David Morrison | May 8, 2013

CHICAGO – Two speakers from the worlds of politics and music inspired credit union executives attending CO-OP Financial Services THINK 2013 conference.
Onsite Coverage: Cory Booker Advises Credit Unions to Keep Seeking Change

By David Morrison | May 1, 2013

CHICAGO — Newark, N.J., Mayor Cory Booker keynoted Wednesday morning at the CO-OP Financial Services’ THINK 13 conference.
LendKey Adds Two Credit Unions to Student Lending Platforms

By Marc Rapport | May 1, 2013

They are the $943 million, 102,000-member Andrews FCU in Suitland, Md., and the $584 million, 32,300-member United States Senate FCU in Alexandria, Va.
Senate Finance Chair Max Baucus Announces Retirement Plans

By Heather Anderson | April 23, 2013

Montana Democrat's departure may or may not affect tax reform, credit union exemption, lobbyists say.
Mary Jo White Sworn In as New SEC Chair

By Michelle A. Samaad | April 11, 2013

White was nominated in February and confirmed last week.
Cordray Wins CFPB Nod from Senate Banking Committee

By Heather Anderson | March 19, 2013

Party-line vote sends director's nomination to full Senate.
Industry Anxieties Wane Over Fannie and Freddie Reform

By David Morrison | February 27, 2013

Despite what almost everyone agrees is the deep importance of the topic, credit unions have become largely ambivalent about reforming the secondary mortgage market and uncertain about potentially disrupting a system which seems to be working well, according to executives with credit union organizations familiar with the issue.