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Some credit unions are dissatisfied with their overdraft policies, and are considering ways to make them fairer and more useful to members, according to a study released Thursday.

The Filene Research Institute of Madison, Wis., conducted in-depth financial analysis and interviews with 16 credit unions for its 35-page report, "Overdraft Protection Programs: Credit Union Best Practices" written by its economist, Luis Dopico.

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