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Credit unions will be able to help credit-deprived businesses if the cap on member business lending is lifted and if certain SBA lending programs were modified.

The $475 million First Citizens' Federal Credit Union announced it has started a new checking/savings product recognizing law enforcement, firefighters and emergency personnel, called "Champions."

Although the economy is expected to improve, credit unions still face several years of difficulties as a result of the residual effect of the recession, NCUA Chairman Debbie Matz said in testimony prepared for delivery to a Senate subcommittee.

Responding to the heightened attention on flu outbreaks, CUNA Mutual Group has stepped up its warning notification process to credit unions issuing a new "RISK Alert" last week as a reminder on employee absenteeism affecting operations and member service.

To mark International Credit Union Day the U.S. Credit Union Development Educators and World Council of Credit Unions will launch a special Webcast entitled Celebrating Our Heritage with WOCCU President/CEO Pete Crear.

The $195 million Mutual Savings Credit Union, which underwent Alabama conservatorship last July, has a new president/CEO-Douglas Key, a Pelham, Ala. attorney.