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WASHINGTON-- Despite the woes of the financial markets, the Federal Reserve's Open Market Committee voted unanimously today to keep interest rates the same.

MADISON, Wis. -- The Filene Research Institute has launched a legacy gifts fund to support research and innovation at the institute.

FARMERS BRANCH, Texas -- With attention focused on disaster recovery, the Texas Credit Union League said Tuesday it has canceled its Sept. 18 town hall meeting featuring NCUA Vice Chair Rodney Hood as its key speaker.

WASHINGTON -- Educating consumers about the share insurance program--as a way to reassure people during difficult economic times--will be a top priority of the NCUA during the next year, NCUA Board Member Gigi Hyland told NAFCU's Congressional Caucus today.

HOUSTON -- Scores of Texas credit unions sustained damage, some of it apparently extensive particularly in Galveston, from Hurricane Ike as other CUs began restoring a semblance of normal operations in makeshift sites amid a scene of widespread destruction in Galveston and coastal towns.

PORTLAND, Ore. -- To aid in shaping the direction of CU Business Group LLC, the CUSO has formed a new advisory board.