For Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner, who has practically been flying solo since taking office, help may soon be on the way.

Iowa Corporate Central Credit Union CEO Sara Flynn told the Credit Union Times her board and management team weighed the benefits and risks of participating in the NCUA's Temporary Corporate Credit Union Share Guarantee Program.

Banks would have to pay a smaller premium to replenish the FDIC if Congress approves a bill by Senate Banking Committee Chairman Christopher Dodd to increase in the regulatory agency's line of credit at the Treasury Department.

It's been more than a month now since that ABC-TV crew did what was called an "ambush" number on credit union attendees convened for a Credit Union Executives Society conference at a Caribbean resort and so far nothing has been broadcast.