Overdraft Rule Could Eliminate Consumer Choice: Onsite at GAC: WASHINGTON – Panelists also urge credit unions to develop overdraft account alternatives.

TMG's Shazia Manus Inspires at GWLN Breakfast: Onsite at GAC: WASHINGTON – Financial independence is the single most important key to a bright future, Manus says.

CFPB: Benevolent Credit Union Friend or Dictator? Onsite at GAC: WASHINGTON – CFPB Director Richard Cordray and Rep. Andy Barr (R-Ky.) offer diverging views on the bureau.

No Plan B for CUNA Bylaws: Onsite at GAC: WASHINGTON – About 40% of the CUNA membership is expected to vote on the bylaw changes.

Credit Unions Must Get Political: Onsite at GAC: WASHINGTON – Executives encourage credit unions to support candidates who support them this election year.

Credit Unions Must Speed Up Auto Loan Approvals: Onsite at GAC: WASHINGTON – Banks are getting to “yes” faster when it comes to auto lending, CU Direct's Tony Boutelle warns.

Millennials, Cybersecurity on Matz's Radar: Onsite at GAC: WASHINGTON – The NCUA Chairman asks credit unions to prepare for future challenges and shares the agency's latest relief efforts.

CUNA Mutual Gives $1 Million for Filene Excellence Center: Onsite at GAC: WASHINGTON – Filene plans to roll out five Centers of Excellence to address the changing needs of credit unions.

Carlson Bewildered by 2016 American Politics: Onsite at GAC: WASHINGTON – Political commentator Tucker Carlson takes jabs at Trump and Sanders before an audience of credit union leaders.

Honoring Credit Union Executives, Leadership : Trailblazer Awards 2016: CU Times recognizes five executives, one volunteer and two credit unions for their outstanding service and leadership.

OPINIONS

Getting Up to Speed on Payments at GAC: The next evolution of payments and how credit unions can keep pace.

Explaining How FOM Fits Under the FCUA is Essential: Shift the focus of deliberations on the FOM proposal to what the FCUA actually says, not what bank groups want it to mean.

Moving Top Legislative and Regulatory Issues Forward: National data security standards, overdrafts and greater CFPB transparency on guidance top NAFCU's list of 2016 priorities.

Tax Reform 2016: A Dress Rehearsal Worth Watching: Capitol Hill signals suggest a foundation for the coming round of tax reform in 2017, after a new administration and Congress are seated.

6 Credit Union Industry Predictions for 2016: Are you ready for the new industry challenges that loom on the horizon?

The Cause and Effect of Strategic Philanthropy: When credit unions link their mission to their philanthropy, that's both a powerful cause and a powerful effect.

GAC FEATURES:

Credit Unions Head to Washington: GAC Poll: What topics will you be discussing with members of Congress during GAC? Tell us in our latest poll.

10 Post-Session Washington Hot Spots: Not sure where to take your colleagues for food and booze during GAC? These places are sure to impress.

COMMUNITY PHOTOS:

Credit Union Executives Celebrate: Trailblazer Awards: Check out scenes from CU Times' Trailblazer Awards reception.

GAC Photos: Day 2 Morning Sessions: WASHINGTON – Browse photos of speakers and attendees from Tuesday morning.

Wegner Awards Honorees: Onsite at GAC: The Foundation honors Egan, Peppers, Bynum and CU 4 Reality at 28th Annual Wegner Awards.

GAC Photos: Day 1 Afternoon: WASHINGTON – Browse photos of speakers and attendees from Monday afternoon.

GAC Photos: Day 1: WASHINGTON – Browse photos of Monday's speakers and attendees.

Credit Unions Donate $150 Million to CMN Hospitals: Credit union donations to CMN Hospitals benefit 10 million children annually.

VIDEOS:

CUNA GAC Real Talk: Video CUTs: CU Times takes to the hallways of CUNA's GAC to find out what's on speakers' and attendees' minds.

Credit Union Difference: NCUF: NCUF video showcases how credit unions help people.

Data Strategies, Payments and Shazia Manus: CUbroadcast: Women to Watch honoree Shazia Manus sits down with CUbroadcast's Mike Lawson at CUNA GAC.