A sampling of headlines tells the story. “Governor Orders Education Cuts.” “Public Employees Protest Cutbacks in Ohio, Wisconsin.” “Union Fight Could Reshape American Politics.”

Credit union trade groups are cautiously optimistic while Republicans are downright frustrated with the early moves of the new consumer bureau.

You could say Brett Wooden, business development manager at Unitus Community Credit Union, jump-started a credit union iPad movementand hed be thrilled.

Amy Baker was a little alarmed recently when she logged onto her familiar online banking website, and it didn’t look so familiar anymore.