WASHINGTON -- CUNA has filed a Freedom of Information Act request for documents submitted to the U.S. Treasury Department from banking associations as part of the process to develop the Department's recent proposal for sweeping regulatory overhaul.

WASHINGTON -- Officials of the Federal Reserve, the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Treasury Department faced stark question about their respective roles and responsibilities in organizing the buy-out of Bear, Stearns by JPMorgan Chase three weeks ago.

WASHINGTON -- Seeing strong Republican opposition to allowing bankruptcy judges to alter terms on the mortgages of primary homeowners--as they are already empowered to do for vacation homes, yachts and investment properties--Senator Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) withdrew his amendment to the housing bill late yesterday.

WASHINGTON -- Credit Union Miracle Day, Inc., sponsors of the 36th annual Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10-Mile Run(R), announced today that it has exceeded its goal of raising $1 million for the Children's Miracle Network.