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CUcorp, the Michigan Credit Union League subsidiary that heads the Invest in America program, announced that incentives on Chrysler vehicles have been temporarily suspended for the month of April.

The campaign by CUNA and state leagues to win wide lawmaker backing on member business loans drew support last week from an unexpected source-Florida's chief financial officer and a candidate for governor in the August primary.

Banks in Georgia appear to have offered better average rates on 15- and 30-year mortgages as credit unions take the lead on car loan rates.

A conversation with a doctor who specializes in Lasik surgery revealed a few eye openers for Carma Peters, executive vice president of marketing at Affinity Group Credit Union.

NCUA Board Chairman Debbie Matz has urged credit unions to "redouble" their efforts to help Americans who are struggling with heavy mortgage debt and other real estate loans.

Being able to provide small businesses with the capital they need to create jobs and lift up the nation's economy should supersede any "turf" banks are trying to guard, said Texas Credit Union League Chief Advocacy Officer Buddy Gill.