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ATLANTA - Credit unions interested in adding new life to fundraisers may want to consider paintball. This year Georgia Federal Credit Union skipped the traditional golf tournament to raise money for its fall Credit Union Political Action donation and leapt right into a paintball tournament. Seven teams of seven competed...

MANCHESTER, N.H.-NCUA leadership encouraged credit unions last week to consider programs similar to the $35 million pledge by New Hampshire credit unions to fund special affordable housing programs. During a press conference at America's Credit Union Museum, NCUA Board Member Deborah Matz said that the New Hampshire initiative should serve...

BLOOMINGTON, Minn. - It's too early to tell what's in store for California credit unions with Arnold Schwarzenegger in the governor's mansion, but Minnesota credit unions learned very quickly that their celebrity-turned-governor didn't have much interest in credit unions. Kevin Chandler probably wishes he could give a glowing report on...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Credit union land is a bright spot in the American economy, at least according to the activity on Callahan & Associates' online job center. Jobs posted on the center at www.creditunions.com jumped 54% in the first four months of 2003 and have continued climbing steadily, with 218...

SEATTLE-Due to previous responsibilities, Boeing Employees Credit Union President and CEO Gary Oakland was unable to testify before the board, but had already submitted a letter for the record. He strongly advocated that the agency better separate its regulatory and insurance duties. He cited the Deloitte and Touche study which...

Glacier Hills Credit Union, West Bend, Wis., has hosted a charity golf outing to benefit the Children's Miracle Network. Some 36 golfers participated in the event and the credit union raised over $1,500. The event included a silent auction, hole prizes and plenty of fun. CUNA Credit Union, Madison, Wis.,...

WASHINGTON-President George W. Bush traveled last week to Duniba, Calif. to speak about the economy, the strong housing market, and his homeownership agenda. Due to increasing home values, American homeowners are enjoying $3 trillion more in housing wealth than in 2000. At the same time, the president urged the Senate...

AUSTIN, Texas - On Oct. 13, Texas Governor Rick Perry signed HB 7, an omnibus bill that amends the Texas Debt Collection Act as found under Section 392.304(a) of the Texas Finance Code and includes a Texas Credit Union League-supported provision that specifies disclosure requirements for "third-party debt collectors. The...