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"summary": "ST HELENS, Ore.- St. Helens Community Federal Credit Union wants U.S. armed forces personnel to know that despite the anti-war protests they may see or hear about, people in this tiny community support the American troops in the Gulf. \"They see all the protests going on, especially in our area,\"...",
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"summary": "Rogue Federal Credit Union, Medford, Ore., has recently honored four employees who exemplify the credit union philosophy. This year the Rookie of the Year award went to Heston Charleton, special services counselor II; the Internal Service award to Sandra Wiuff, administration clerk; the External Service award to Conchita Moore, member...",
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"summary": "WASHINGTON - The federal agency that manages funds set aside to pay retirement benefits of workers enrolled in bankrupt plans increasingly is dipping into those monies to pay administrative costs, congressional investigators say. The \"skyrocketing\" expenses at the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp. (PBGC) are occurring just as an increasing number...",
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"summary": "RIVERSIDE, Calif. -In a fraud fight, offense is just as important as defense, says Riverside County's Credit Union Security Officer/Investigator Kathy Roney. Setting aside maybe 10-15% of its security budget for resources, the $450-million credit union boasts a high prosecution and conviction rate on fraud attempts and a low near-zero...",
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