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Supplemental Capital Bill Introduced in U.S. House
Nominations Open for 2012 MCUL and MCUF Awards
IRS Issues Correction on CUs' Tax-exempt Status
Study: Bank Overdraft Pricing Will Drive Consumers to CUs
Big Supporter of Credit Unions wins Oregon Special Election
Obama Calls for HARP Expansion
CUNA, MCUL Collaboration Leads to NCUA Rule Change
Survey: Small Business Owners Support MBL Increase
Prince Fielder’s Mother Plans CU for Athletes and Families
CUNA to Testify Today Before the House Financial Services Committee
NCUA Touts Earned Income Tax Credit
CUNA Calls on Gingrich to Clarify CU Comments
Member Education Helps Prevent Damage from Online Scam
NCUA Webinar with CFPB Director Cordray
Survey Shows CU Turnover is Low
First Quarter Contact is Here
Study: CU Members Spent 15 Percent More in 2011 Holiday Season
Nebraska CUs Launch ‘Save to Win’ Program Modeled After Michigan
NCUA: 2012 Looks Better, But Use Care in Managing Risk
President Obama Appoints CFPB Director
Update: 'Save to Win' to be Featured on CBS News Soon
Federal Judge: Statute of Limitations Has Run Out in Mortgage-backed Securities Case
Governor Signs Foreclosure Bills
ATM Signage Lawsuits Continue, CUNA Reaffirms Best Practices
Mich. Congressman Urged to Support CU Tax Exempt Status
State Legislature Finalizes Bills Reforming 90-Day Foreclosure Delay
FDIC Approves United FCU’s Landmark Purchase of Bank
Survey: CU Satisfaction Hits All-Time High
FSCC CUs Approve Shared Branching Merger with CO-OP Financial Services
BTD Founder Says She Won’t Coordinate Annual Event
Report Ranks Michigan CU Among Most Stable Brands
NCUA Approves United Purchase of Bank
Bank of America to Discontinue Issuing CU Credit Cards
State House Approves Legislation Reforming 90-day Foreclosure Delay
Committee Reports Foreclosure Extension Bill to Full House
NCUA Sues another Big Bank over Securities Scandal
Churches Promote Campaign to Move Money from Big Banks
CU Members Urged to be Cautious About Holiday Spending, Safety
NCUA Expects TCCUSF Assessment of 8-11 Basis Points, No NCUSIF Assessment
CUs Encouraged to Combat ABA Letter on MBL
Retailers File Suit Claiming Interchange Ignores Congress’ Intent
Small Auto Dealer Counts CU as a Business Partner
Michigan CUs Win National Awards
Six Credit Unions Make Detroit Free Press Top Workplaces List
Recap: Cheney Testifies on Bankers' Bill
CUs Encouraged to be Cautious With Pricing as Banks Tack On 'Quiet Fees'
Cheney Testifying on Bankers Bill
Winner Chosen in Grand Raffle Drawing
Two Banks Settle Mortgage-backed Securities Cases with NCUA for $165.5M
MCUL Announces Save to Win Will Remain Free
Sharing Your Message with News Media Should Start with Enthusiasm
Mica: Expect CU Membership Growth to Continue
Beyond Bank Transfer Day: CU Growth Expected to Continue
United FCU Plans New HQ, Expects to Double Assets by 2020
CUs See Explosive Growth Ahead of Bank Transfer Day
'Every Day is a Great Day To Own Your Money' Press Kit Available
Detroit News Spotlights MI Credit Unions On Front Page
Rep. Levin Adds Name to MBL Co-sponsors
ABC News Highlights CUs on National Broadcast
NCUA to Examiners: Consider Alternative Ways to Calculate Net Worth
Small Claims Threshold Legislation Passes Senate, Moves to House for Consideration
Third Quarter Contact Is Here
CU Leaders Communicate Key Issues at 2011 Capitol Day
‘Building a Better World’ Music Video Released for International Credit Union Day
CUNA, NCUA Testify on Behalf of Increased MBL
Key Hearing on MBL Set for Wednesday
CUNA Asks CUs to Ramp Up Activism on MBL
CUNA Joins Effort to Increase Debit Interchange Fraud Prevention Per Transaction Fee
New Website Set Up to Monitor Merchant Practices on Swipe Fees
New Interchange Rules Give CUs Leg Up on Banks
MBL Hearing Before House Subcommittee Scheduled
Financial Service Centers to Merge with CO-OP Financial Services
U.S. Rep. Fred Upton Co-sponsors MBL
CUNA Calls for CU MBL to Enter Discussion on Capital Creation
CUNA: IRS Is ‘Completely Wrong’ on Tax Exemption Issue
CUNA rolls Out Washington-area Ads Touting MBL
Cheney: Jobs Plan Offers Right Time to Increase MBL Cap
Mark Oct. 12 for ‘Capitol Day' CORRECTED
Michigan Credit Unions Grow Deposits, Small Business Loans in 2nd Quarter
Experts: Interchange Could Provide Opportunity for CUs
NCUA Assesses 25 bp for Corporate Stabilization Fund
Michigan Once Again Leads Nation in Classroom Presentations
Hotel Keeps Wait List for Accommodations at FLDC
MasterCard Says it Will Implement Two-tier Interchange System
New York Times: Sources Say Justice Department Investigating S&P Regarding Mortgage Securities
IIA Named Herb Wegner Memorial Award Winner
2 Powerful Michigan Reps. – and CU Supporters – Will Sit on Deficit Reduction ‘Super Committee’
NCUA Files Suit Against Goldman Sachs in Mortgage-backed Securities Debacle
Funds Available to Help Low-income Communities
CUNA to Obama: Support MBL to Boost Job Creation
CUSG Renews Pledge to Help Fund Biz Kid$
Voluntary Prepayment Program Falls Short of Minimum
Former Chief Regulator of Michigan Credit Unions Dies
United FCU to Purchase Small Indiana Bank
NCUA Removes “Net Worth” Definition Proposal from 7/21 Board Meeting Agenda
Community Driven Wins Chicken Trophy for S2W Marketing
NCUA Files Third Suit Against Investment Firms
Father Kramer CU Seeks Merger With Lake Trust CU
Fed Releases Exempt and Nonexempt Lists for Debit Interchange Rule
Cheney to Senate: Set Aside Bankers’ Objections and Approve MBL
McCotter Signs on to Co-sponsor MBL in House
Grassroots Action Needed for MBL Legislation in U.S. House
Fryzel Discusses the Potential for Increased Member Business Lending at United FCU
Cheney: Revised Interchange Rule Is Good Outcome for CUs
TCF Withdraws Interchange Challenge
Fed’s Final Rule on Interchange Is Better, But Concerns Still Exist Over Small Issuer Exemption
NCUA Board Approves Prepayment Plan
CUs Lost on Interchange, But Opponents Came Away Impressed
Fed to Issue Final Debit Interchange Rule Today
Connecticut League Third to Sign Marketing Agreement with CUSG
Join with League to Promote Positively Michigan
Longtime Dort FCU Volunteer Leroy Nesbit Jr. Dies
CU Solutions Group’s Invest in America and GM Team Up To Support Cell Phones for Soldiers
Adams: NCUA Is Right to Consider Lowering NCUSIF Reserve
Fed Will Release Interchange Rule on June 29
Credit Unions Communicate Top Issues at 2011 Hike the Hill
NCUA Sues Investment Firms in Wake of Corporates Meltdown
MCUL Wins Endorsements for MBL During Hike the Hill
Cheney: Credit Unions Stand Ready to Increase Small Business Loans While Banks Turn Them Away
New Restaurant Opens with Help of CUs
CUNA Continues Interchange Fight with Fed, in Courts
Michigan CUs Grow Members, Branches and Deposits
MCUL’s Adams Looks for Silver Lining in Interchange Defeat
CUNA to Host Conference Call on CCUBSF Assessments on Monday
Effort to Delay Debit Interchange Falls 6 Votes Short in Senate
Near-Field Communication Payments the Latest Technology for CUs to Watch
CUNA, MCUL Call for One Last Push on Interchange
MCUL Releases 2nd Wave of Debit Interchange Campaign
Debit Interchange Finds Vehicle Leading Up to Possible Wednesday Vote
Sen. Stabenow Agrees to Support Delay/Study Of Debit Interchange Restrictions
News Report: Swipe Fees Battle May Move to States
Cheney: CUs Have Made Interchange 'Radioactive' on Capitol Hill
CU Solutions Group, “LEVERAGE,” LSCU Service Corp, Create Joint Marketing Agreement
NCUA Proposes Plan for Voluntary Prepayment of Stabilization Fund Assessments
MCUL & Affiliates Launches Positively Michigan campaign
2011 Michigan Kidney Walk Raises More than $300K; Michigan Credit Unions Contribute $47K
Coalition Closes in on 60 Senate Votes Needed to Delay Interchange
Senate Majority Leader Will Oppose Interchange Delay
2011 AC&E: Snyder Says He Loves 'Positively Michigan'
Compromise May Be in Works on Debit Interchange
It’s AC&E Week: Head to Grand Rapids This Week for Outstanding Training, Networking and More
CUNA Asks NCUA to Revisit Interchange Letter to Fed
Miller, Benishek Add Names as Cosponsors of Interchange Delay
Rep. Amash Signs on as Co-sponsor of Debit Interchange Delay
Restaurants, Retailers Also Fighting to Save Interchange Rule
GAC Panel: Time is Right for CUs to Step up Commercial Lending
Experts Tell GAC that State Leaders Are Fixing Michigan’s Broken Tax System, Budget
MCUL and Local Credit Unions Sponsor Kidney Walk at the Detroit Zoo
NCUA Board Drops Controversial Provisions for Final Rule on Corporates
Gov. Snyder Highlights 2011 AC&E in Grand Rapids
Kevin Clinton Named New OFIR Commissioner
MCUL Staff Meet with NCUA Supervisory Examiners
OFIR Commissioner Ross Leaves Post
Iowa House Kills Prize-linked Savings Bill
CUNA Joins 8 Other Trade Associations in Interchange Letter
CUNA Takes Interchange Fight to Social Media Arena
CUNA to Host Interchange Audio Conference on 4/13
MBL Introduced in U.S. House
Peters Calls on Colleagues to Delay Interchange
Dodd-Frank Co-author Calls for Interchange Delay
Judge Won’t Stop Interchange Rule from Taking Effect
Cheney Responds to USA Today Editorial on Interchange
Adams to Paul W. Smith: Get Involved to Save Free Checking
OFIR Commissioner Calls for Delay of Interchange Rule
CUSO Leader: Credit Unions Are Eager to Expand Business Lending
Fed Says Final Rule on Debit Interchange Won't be Done by April 21
Durbin Vows to Fight Hard to Save Interchange Amendment
Teachers' Union Supports Effort to Delay Interchange
Journal: NCUA Seeking $50B from Big Investment Banks
Clarke Signs on as Co-sponsor to Delay Debit Interchange
'Save My Free Checking' Campaign Launches
Wall Street Journal Editorial Criticizes Debit Interchange
Credit Unions Testify at House Banking and Financial Services Committee
CUNA Calls on CUs to Make Voices Heard on Interchange
Heritage Foundation Calls for Repeal of Durbin Amendment
Website Helps Parents Teach Children the Value of Money
Bill to Delay Debit Interchange Introduced in the Senate
AP Story Notes Credit Union Advantages
League Seeks Action Letters on MBL Legislation
Both Michigan Senators Announce Support For Expanded Credit Union Business Lending
Local CEO Quoted in New York Times on Interchange
Michigan CUs Continue Growth in Membership, Free Checking Accounts and Small Business Loans
Chippewa Eagle FCU Celebrates Grand Opening
Day 4: Live from the 2011 CUNA GAC
5 Networks Say They Will Implement Two-tier Interchange System
Day 3 - Live from the 2011 CUNA GAC
Day Two - Live from the 2011 CUNA GAC
Day One - Live from the 2011 CUNA GAC
New York Times Blog Highlights Save to Win Grand Prize
Washington State Senate Passes CU Lottery Bill
CUNA Calls for Two-year Delay for Debit Interchange Study
NCUA Says it May Not Assess NCUSIF Premium
Cheney: House and Senate Interchange Hearings Were Positives for CUs
CUNA Cosponsors D.C. Ad Campaign on Interchange
Michigan Senate Approves Debit Interchange Resolution
Save to Win Grand Prize Winner Gets the Big Check
CU Solutions Group Acquires CUTS Performance Marketing
State Senate Banking Committee, State House Approve Interchange Resolution
CUNA Calls on NCUA to Abide by Obama's Call for Reduced Regulations
Fed Drops Three Pending Reg Z Rules
MCUL Comment Letter: NCUA Should Reconsider Corporate Credit Union Rules
NMLS Now Accepting Federal Registrations
Huizenga Listens to Credit Union Interchange Concerns
Calley To Credit Union Executives: New Tax Plan Will Not Affect CUs
MCUL CEO Adams Testifies Before State House Committee
MCUL Files Comment Letter on Website Accessibility
Washington State Wants to Allow Prized-Based Savings Sweepstakes
Rep. Peters Shares Interchange Concerns with Fed
Cheney Criticizes Huffington Post's Take on Interchange
NCUA Asks Congress to Consider Supplemental Capital Provision
Gov. Snyder Lays Out Plans in State of State Address
CUNA Forecast: Be Prepared for Continued Slow Recovery
‘Operation Grassroots’ Added to MCUL Homepage
Action Alert: Federal Reserve Proposed Interchange Rule
OFIR Names New Deputy Commissioner of the Credit Union Division
NCUA Increases Requirements for FCU Directors
NCUA Freezes Pay for Nonunion Employees
Cheney Cites Credit Union Concerns in Letter on Interchange
MCUL and ICUL Announce Strategic Partnership
Trade Press Takes Note of MI Co-op Advertising, Membership Gains
Big Banks Ramp Up Business Lending. First Time in Two Years
Longtime Michigan CU Regulator Retiring
MCUL Comment Letter: Fed Reg on Consumer Protection Products 'Ill-conceived'
Consumer survey: Credit Unions Lead among Financial Institutions, But Banks Are Gaining
MBL Fails in 2010 Congress
Fed Issues Interchange Proposal
CU Village, HRN Merge to Form CU Solutions Group
CUNA Calls on NCUA to Reconsider Budget Increase
Matz Takes Senators’ Questions on Handling of Credit Union System Issues
CUNA Submits “State of CUs” to Senate Banking Committee Ahead of Matz Testimony
MCUL Questions NCUA Budget Increases, Recent Actions in Letter to Agency
White Paper: Financial Institutions Have Opportunity to Do More With Social Media
Michigan Credit Unions Add Members, Raise ROA in 3rd Quarter
CUNA Report: NCUA Assessments Less Than Those Paid By Banks
3Q Call Report: CUs' Earnings up, Chargeoffs Slow
NCUA Wants More Information Before Commenting on Federal Pay Freeze
Right at Home Video and Website Honored by AFCPE
NCUA Increases 2011 Budget by Nearly $25M
"Save to Win" Featured in NY Times Blog
Longtime VP at Catholic FCU Dies
Discount Tickets for Detroit Auto Show Are Available
Survey: Consumers Say Free Checking Is Biggest Reason to Switch
House Republicans Name Bolger Speaker
President's Commission Releases Deficit-Reduction Draft Plan
Former Detroit Marathon Employees FCU Board President Dies
Randy Richardville Elected Senate Majority Leader
Grand Raffle Raises $151,000 Toward PAC
Credit Union Candidates in Michigan Finish Strong
CUNA Says Its Election Efforts Were a Big Success
Credit Union-Backed Candidates Do Well in Mid-term Elections
Fed Approves Change in Gift-Card Notification Date
Observers Predict Financial Reforms Rollback if GOP Wins House
Credit Unions Can Help Get Out Vote for Tuesday's Election
Bankrate Columnist Talks Up Credit Unions
Transaction Tax Proposal Appears to Have Little Support
CRI Survey Deadline Is Friday, Oct. 29
NCUA's Hyland Hosts Indirect Lending Webinar
Charity auction benefiting MCULAF, CMN ends Friday
Message from Bill Cheney: Celebrate International Credit Union Day
U.S. Justice Department Won't Pursue UBIT Appeal
CUNA Completes Affinity Program Deal with Fannie Mae
NCUA Town Hall: Agency Says Credit Unions Need to Stay on Message
MCUL Board Endorses Snyder for Governor
NCUA Town Hall: Credit Union Suggestions Have Helped Shape Corporate System Rule
NCUA Town Hall: Regulator Says Private-Label Mortgage-backed Securities Led to Crisis
Interchange Rules Unconstitutional, Lawsuit Charges
Governor Thanks Credit Unions for Helping to Foster Entrepreneurship
NCUA Charters Bridge CUs
NCUA Chair Matz Begins Nationwide Radio Tour
Obama Administration Approves Michigan's Plan for Hardest Hit Fund
New Consumer Study Shows Credit Unions Lead in Trust, Confidence, Loyalty
Viewpoint: NCUA Chair Debbie Matz Says Its Action Is Not a Bailout
NCUA Offers Talking Points for CEOs to Use with Boards
NCUA hosts town hall meeting
CenCorp: New Rules Will Have Little Impact on Michigan’s Corporate CU
NCUA Issues New Rules for Corporates; Seizes Three More
Web Town Hall Meeting Will Address Corporate Rule, Legacy Assets
New Consumer Financial Advocate Meets with CUNA
NCUA Plans Securitization of Toxic Assets from Corporate CUs
NCUA Schedules Virtual Town Hall to Discuss Corporate Rule and Legacy Assets
FHA-backed loans show big increase
NCUA Approves 12.4 Basis Point Assessment
NCUA Expands Short-term Loan Rules
MBL Cap Falls Short of Inclusion in Senate Bill
Michigan Credit Unions Grow in Challenging Economy
NCUA Delays Vote on Corporate Rule
All Blue Ox Chapter Credit Unions Reach PAC Goals
First Community FCU Takes on Assets of Wisc. CU
“Get Out the Vote” Statement Stuffers Available
MCUL Staff Meet with OFIR Credit Union Division
U.P. Chapter Hosts Meet and Greet with House, Senate and Congressional Candidates
U.S. Government Appeals Bellco’s UBIT Case
Aug. 28: Reduced-rate Room Deadline for Leadership Development Conference
$128.4 Million More to Help Hardest-Hit Homeowners
Invest in America Gives Cadillac to Lucky GraCo CU Member
Herring, Maxwell and Desjardins Awards Deadline Approaching
MCULAF-Endorsed Candidates Win 93% of Primary Elections
CURE Golf Outing Raises $29,600 for CURE Scholarships
MCULAF Adds More State House, Senate Endorsements
Senator Udall Discusses MBL Amendment on Senate Floor
Reminder: Time to Fill Out the 2010 Member Survey
Obama Signs Financial Reform Bill
Congress Passes Regulatory Reform Bill
CU Members Received Big Financial Benefits In 2009
Credit Unions Represented at MSHDA Press Conference
MCUL Action Fund Endorses MI House, Senate Candidates
Credit Unions Urged to Ask Senators for MBL Support
Feds Approve MSHDA Plan to Help Struggling Homeowners
Reg Reform Bill Will Keep Interchange Provision
NCUA Communicates with CUs on Share Assessment
DFCU Financial and MidWest Financial CU to Merge
Michigan Reps. Add Names to Interchange Support Letter
New Battle Creek-Based Credit Union Opens Doors
Hike the Hill Wrap-Up
Revamped CU Difference Ads Now Airing Across Michigan
First Quarter Credit Union Statistics Show Continued Growth
Invest in America Partners with Shop America
CUs Urged to Report Classroom Presentations to the NYIB
Mica Asks for Action on Interchange; Hike the Hill This Week
New Mt. Pleasant-based CU Receives Charter from NCUA
CUNA to Host Call on Interchange Alert
MCUL Endorses Hoekstra for Governor
Michigan First CU Sues Bank Over Trademark Infringement
Mica Testifies on Potential Capital Access Program Funding
Myrick Posthumously Receives MCUF, CURE Fund Honors
International Credit Union Day Theme Chosen for 2010
CUSBFA Rolls Out; Coverage in Detroit Free Press
Just File It! Program Boasts Big Numbers
Registration Open for 2010 Hike the Hill
Bill Cheney Named Next CUNA CEO
CU Small Business Financing Alliance Website Goes Live
Filene Issues Final Report on Save to Win Pilot Program
Michigan Anti-Smoking Law Takes Effect
Granholm Praises CUs at Small Business Awards
Five Questions with AC&E Economist Lawrence Martin
MCUL Announces Annual Award Winners
OFIR Issues Alert on Fake Insurance Company Checks
Time to Prepare Maxwell, Herring, Desjardins Award Entries
Credit Unions Kick-off Money Smart Week Events in Detroit
MCUL Reduces Price of One-day Registration for AC&E
Federal Funds Coming for Struggling Michigan Homeowners
MCUL GAC Wrap-up
John Conyers Signs On to Business Lending Bill
Survey Reveals Financial Literacy Concerns for Consumers
“Invest in America” and DIRECTV Begin Partnership
MCUL Hosts Member Business Lending Summit in Troy
Judge Rules In Favor of Denver CU in Latest UBIT Case
Online Registration for MCUL GAC Open Through Tuesday
Changes Made to Federal Foreclosure Avoidance Programs
Career Transition Program Webinar April 12
MCUL Staff Meet with OFIR Credit Union Division
New Statistics from NCUA Show Big CU Growth in 2009
Pete Hoekstra Signs On to Business Lending Bill
E&A CU Executive VP Michele Myrick Dies
Prep Underway for Financial Literacy Legislative Challenge
Chris Dodd Introduces New Reg Restructuring Bill
Scripps Replaces Coulouris as House Banking Chair
MACU to Formally Integrate with MCUL
Credit Unions Urged to Ask Congressmen for MBL Support
Credit Unions Highlighted at Mt. Pleasant Roundtable
MSU FCU Hosts Granholm for Forum on Debt Settlement