Capital Convergence

Published February 25, 2013, 9:08 a.m. EST

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Updated August 26, 2020, 10:26 p.m. EDT

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WASHINGTONAs more than 4,000 credit union faithful descend on Capitol Hill this week, the focus in on Beltway politics. With that in mind, Credit Union Journal has assembled a special section on everything from credit union lobbying efforts to new regulations coming out and everything in between.

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Inside you’ll find a retrospective on the passage of HR 1151 years ago, including special insights from former U.S. Rep. Steve LaTourette, who shepherded the bill through Congress. Plus an exclusive interview with Speaker of the House John Boehner, as well as an in-depth report on the ever-growing compliance burden facing credit unions.

Also featured is Credit Union Journal’s annual State Round-Up, in which state leagues discuss their lobbying strategies, and much more.

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