JAN 25, 2005 2:00am ET

Statehouse Report

Maine Bill to Tax CUs, But Raise Rates on Banks

What would community bankers think of proposed state legislation that would finally tax credit unions but also raise bankers' taxes?

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Facebook's securities filings show its Facebook Credits digital currency business is exploding. Does it pose a serious threat to banks?

Yes. Facebook Credits threatens to cut off banks from transactions and customer data.

12%

No. A system the enables users to pay for online games and page upgrades is a harmless niche.

32%

Maybe. It depends on whether Facebook makes an aggressive move into ecommerce.

56%

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