WASHINGTON — Credit unions told members of Congress on Wednesday that raising the member business lending cap will spur job growth.

According to credit union executives that attended this year's Governmental Affairs Conference, that claim is more than just political strategy.

Laura Illig, vice president of marketing at the $900 million SELCO Community Credit Union, said her Eugene, Ore., cooperative has turned members away because of current member business lending limits.

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