WASHINGTON -- There were 516,000 first-time filings for unemployment insurance last week, compared with the revised figure of 484,000 the week before, the Labor Department reported today. It's the highest number of new filings since Sept. 29, 2001.

WASHINGTON -- Saying that in light of the financial crisis he must be "proactive rather than reactive,'' NCUA Chairman Michael E. Fryzel

ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- NCUA Chairman Michael E. Fryzel has only been on the job since July, but the results of last Tuesday's election may mean his time in that job could be short lived.

WASHINGTON -- Christmas doesn't come for another six weeks, but NAFCU is already making its wish list known.

WASHINGTON - One of the key parts of the government's financial rescue plan-buying troubled assets of financial institutions--has been put on hold, Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson said today.

WASHINGTON - Responding to widespread concern that there is not enough capital available to businesses, the three agencies that regulate banks today urged all banks to expedite their lending.

ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- Seeking to avoid further problems with credit unions affected by the economic meltdown, the NCUA wants to add 100 new examiners, which means expanding its budget by 15%.

WASHINGTON -- They helped save the career of one of their top allies, were instrumental in defeating an incumbent freshman and overall supported far more winners than losers.