America’s Credit Unions Press Archives

Spending deal includes CUNA-recommended funding priorities

(January 14, 2014) -- Funding for several CUNA-recommended credit union priorities and programs are included in an omnibus appropriations spending agreement approved by Congress late Monday. "We're delighted that lawmakers took note of our requests that these programs of vital importance to credit unions be ...

CUNA letter on National Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection Act

(January 13, 2014) --   The Honorable Michael McCaul Chairman, Committee on Homeland Security U.S. House of Representatives 131 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 The Honorable Bennie Thompson Ranking Member, Committee on Homeland Security U.S. House of Representatives 2466 Rayburn HOB Washington, ...

CUNA letter to Congress on qualified mortgages

The Honorable Shelly Moore Capito Chairman Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit United States House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515 The Honorable Gregory Meeks Ranking Member Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit United States House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515 Dear ...

CUNA letter to CFPB’s Richard Cordray

WASHINGTON, DC (January 10, 2014) --  The Honorable Richard Cordray Director Consumer Financial Protection Bureau 1801 L Street NW Washington, D.C.  20036 Dear Director Cordray: I trust you had an enjoyable holiday season, and want to wish you a very Happy New Year. I ...

CUNA Statement on Target Data Breach

From CUNA President and CEO Bill Cheney: “News that the Target data breach has nearly doubled, possibly compromising 70 million customers, underscores the need for policymakers to more fully consider data security issues. CUNA continues to urge Congress to conduct hearings about this problem, with ...

CUNA letter to Congress on guarantee loan fees

WASHINGTON, DC (January 8, 2014) -- The Honorable John Boehner Speaker, U.S. House of Representatives H-232, The Capitol Washington, DC 20515 The Honorable Harry Reid Majority Leader, United States Senate S-230, The Capitol Washington, D.C. 20510 The Honorable Nancy Pelosi Minority Leader, U....

CUNA statement on mortgage guarantee fees

(January 8, 2014) --  Credit Union National Association President and CEO Bill Cheney released the following statement after news from the Federal Housing Finance Agency, that under new Director Mel Watt, it has directed taxpayer-owned Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to delay implementing increases to ...

CUNA urges congress to hold hearings on Target data breach

(January 2, 2014) --  The Honorable Jeb Hensarling Chairman Committee on Financial Services United States House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 The Honorable Maxine Waters Ranking Member Committee on Financial Services United States House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Chairman Hensarling and Ranking Member ...

Credit unions testify against patent troll abuse at Senate hearing

WASHINGTON, DC (December 17, 2013) --  Today, John Dwyer President and Chief Executive Officer of New England Federal Credit Union testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee on behalf of the Credit Union National Association to discuss patent troll abuse.  Dwyer’s testimony is especially significant ...

Dates announced for 2014 CUNA Marketing Management School in Hollywood, CA

MADISON, WI (December 10, 2013) -- CUNA announced that registration is now open for CUNA Marketing Management School, May 19-22, 2014 in Hollywood, CA. School details and registration are available attraining.cuna.org/mms. CUNA Marketing Management School offers credit union marketing professionals key skillsets ...

House joint letter re patents

December 4, 2013 The Honorable John Boehner Speaker U.S. House of Representatives H-232 The Capitol Washington, D.C. 20515 The Honorable Nancy Pelosi Minority Leader U.S. House of Representatives H-204 The Capitol Washington, D.C. 20515 Dear Speaker Boehner and Minority Leader Pelosi: ...