WASHINGTON -- Creating a historical Web site and media campaign are among the ways credit union organizations are planning to mark the 100th anniversary of the movement in the United States.

WASHINGTON -- The House of Representatives is scheduled to vote Tuesday on a measure long backed by credit unions to expand the services they can offer members.

WASHINGTON -- U.S. Rep. Yvette D. Clarke (D-N.Y.) praised the record of credit unions in serving low-and middle-income consumers, during a House floor speech on Tuesday.

WASHINGTON -- NAFCU has launched a program to expand awareness of financial literacy among Hispanics.

WASHINGTON -- House Financial Services Committee members began consideration Wednesday of measures that supporters say would provide relief to individuals and communities impacted by the foreclosure crisis.

WASHINGTON -- Stronger registration and licensing requirements for lenders is among the highlights of a housing bill unveiled Tuesday by Republican members of the House Committee on Financial Services.

WASHINGTON--Representatives Ruben Hinojosa (D-Texas), and Judy Biggert (R-Ill.) have introduced a resolution encouraging governments and businesses to do more to foster financial literacy.

WASHINGTON -- Frustrated by the inaction of the Treasury Department, NCUA Chairman Michael E. Fryzel asked Congress for money to help his agency set up a program for the agency to buy troubled assets from credit unions.