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WASHINGTON -- A bill to further jump start the economy would be "appropriate" but should include provisions to increases the flow of credit and not increase the deficit too much, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke told lawmakers today.

WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has awarded more than $21 million to nonprofit agencies in 37 states and the District of Columbia to help people who believe they have been the victims of housing discrimination.

WASHINGTON -- A Nobel laureate and representatives of a range of trade associations representing a range of industries within financial services will give their ideas about how the government can improve its regulatory structure.

SAN DIEGO -- CUSOs can play a pivotal role in leading small businesses "out of a fog of economic uncertainty," John Wade, financial analyst with the Small Business Administration, told attendees at NACUSO's recent member business services alliance here.

WASHINGTON -- Recognizing the seismic change in early voting in both Presidential and Congressional races, CUNA said this week it has stepped up its get-out-the-vote campaign by revamping Web site aids and offering new online tools to get CU employees, volunteers and members registered in larger numbers.

AUSTIN, Texas -- Budgeting season is here and the Credit Union Information Security Professionals Association (www.cuispa.org) wanted to remind IT folks to plan ahead.

AUSTIN, Texas -- Budgeting season is here and the Credit Union Information Security Professionals Association (www.cuispa.org) wanted to remind IT folks to plan ahead.

WASHINGTON --NCUA Chairman Michael E. Fryzel reminded credit unions that the agency's central liquidity facility is available to back up and lend money to credit unions during difficult times.