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Ent Federal Credit Union in Colorado Springs, Colo., has launched its new Web banking presence at www.ent.com, offering a range of new personal finance and security features.

WASHINGTON -- When the NCUA finalizes its revamped corporate credit union rule and plan for dealing with legacy assets, it will enable the industry to begin turning the corner on a "painstaking and frustrating period," Chairman Debbie Matz said today.

Nearly a week after the event, Maine credit union executives are still talking about a rousing speech given to a record crowd by Ari Fleischer, former White House press secretary, urging CUs to press ahead with advocacy programs.

Saying that the "pace of recovery and output has slowed," the Federal Reserve's Open Market Committee announced today it would leave interest rates unchanged.

Preparing for the November mid-terms, CUNA is stepping up its grassroots advocacy this month with what it calls a refined "partisan communication" campaign aimed at getting CU members to have more direct involvement with candidates.

Building on its previous success and experience with purchasing credit union credit card portfolios, TMG Financial Services has announced it will do something similar for other CUSOs seeking credit lines.