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  Editorial (Cartoon) Judgment: Pick Your Favorite

  By Marc Rapport  |  May 17, 2013

  Each week, we take a jab at the news, or newsmakers, of the day. Now tell us your favorites from our recent editorial cartoons.

• NCUA Conserves Tiny Alabama Credit Union

  By Heather Anderson  |  May 17, 2013

  Chartered in 2007, First Kingdom Community FCU of Selma has 76 members, assets of $88,400 and no loans outstanding.

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  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.

• Onsite Coverage: Fees Could Offset 87% of Derivatives Program Costs

  By Heather Anderson  |  May 16, 2013

  ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Proposed fee could offset as much as 87% of all costs to implement expanded derivative authority through 2014.

• Onsite Coverage: Derivatives Authority Could Cost NCUA $16M in First Three Years

  By Heather Anderson  |  May 16, 2013

  ALEXANDRIA, Va. — A final derivatives rule could cost the agency as much as $16 million over three years.

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  NCUA Nominee’s Long and Winding Road: Editor/Publisher's Column

  By Sarah Snell Cooke  |  May 16, 2013

  If recent history is any indicator, nomination to the NCUA Board is no assurance of joining the NCUA Board, at least not quickly.

• Udall Introduces MBL Bill in Senate

  By Heather Anderson  |  May 16, 2013

  Measure similar to proposed legislation in House, would raise cap to 27.5% of assets.

• Onsite Coverage: Proposed Derivatives Rule Could Set Pay-to-Play Fee Precedent

  By Heather Anderson  |  May 16, 2013

  ALEXANDRIA, Va. — NCUA Board encourages comments on proposed rule that would grant new investment authorities. Trades express concern.

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  President Obama Nominates Rick Metsger to NCUA Board

  By Heather Anderson  |  May 16, 2013

  Oregon consultant was named "state legislator of the decade" by state league while serving as state senator.

• NAFCU Promotes CU Furlough Assistance Programs to Public

  By Heather Anderson  |  May 15, 2013

  Credit Union Furlough Assistance page provides links to credit unions offering programs as government cutback wears on.