Sen. Charles Schumer said today he plans to introduce legislation to lift the cap on member business loans that credit unions can make.

In a letter to colleagues he said the measure would "help credit unions fill the gaping void in small business lending during this credit crisis."

Credit unions have been subject to an MBL cap of 12.25% of their assets since 1998.

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