WASHINGTON-CUNA didn't need to reach far for meaty topics to fill the agenda at its Governmental Affairs Conference (GAC) here last week. Relief from the Member Business Lending cap. Secondary capital. A host of new regulations. A proposed consumer protection agency. New NCUSIF premiums from NCUA. And none of that even included problems stemming from the corporate meltdown.
In this issue, Credit Union Journal offers an overview of events from GAC.
In An Old Washington Stand-By, CUs Told To Stay On Message
WASHINGTON-As the credit union faithful hiked the Hill during CUNA's GAC, they were told to pound away at one single message: lift the member business lending cap, and we will help create jobs at no cost to the taxpayer.
Preparing For What's Expected To Be A Most Competitive Election
WASHINGTON-Mid-term elections are drawing near, and yet another shake-up could be in store, CUNA suggested. "These elections are shaping up to be the most competitive," said CUNA's Trey Hawkins.
'It's The End of the World As We Know It,' Reminds Board Member
WASHINGTON-NCUA Board Member Gigi Hyland made her point just by walking onto the GAC stage with her hand-picked music blasting: "It's The End Of The World As We Know It," by REM.
Administration Urges CU Support
WASHINGTON-A top Treasury official tried last week to dissuade credit unions from their opposition to the Obama administration's proposal for a consumer financial protection agency , saying heavily regulated credit unions and banks ought to benefit by the proposed agency ...
Greenspan GAC Comments 2.0
WASHINGTON-Former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan was cautiously optimistic about an economic recovery while speaking to CUNA's Government Affairs Conference last week, in stark contrast to his last appearance at the GAC ...
NCUA Chair Outlines Future Plans
WASHINGTON-Not surprisingly, NCUA Chairman Debbie Matz told CUNA's GAC the agency is focused on "addressing credit unions' immediate problems," but she also outlined other plans for longer-term member growth.
Mica Makes Last Pitch to Merge
WASHINGTON-CUNA CEO Dan Mica used what is expected to be his last Governmental Affairs Conference (GAC) to essentially call for a merger with NAFCU.
Group Looks to 'Crash the GAC'
WASHINGTON-Has CUNA's Governmental Affairs Conference (GAC) reached the status of political conventions and G8 meetings? In one regard it has.
Gergen: 'We're in Trouble'
WASHINGTON-David Gergen, who has worked as a key figure in several White Houses under presidents ranging from Ronald Reagan to Bill Clinton, had some less-than-optimistic words about the current and future prospects of the United States during CUNA's Governmental Affairs Conference here.
Agency a 'Dangerous Path'
WASHINGTON-Just a little more than an hour after a Treasury official stumped for the Consumer Financial Protection Agency to a polite but negative crowd, Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA) drew a more enthusiastic response when he proceeded to tear down the entire concept.
More Views on Reform
WASHINGTON-If one thing seemed to be missing from U.S. Rep. Paul Kanjorski's GAC speech, it was the Consumer Financial Protection Agency.
SBA: A Reminder on Loans
WASHINGTON-Karen Mills of the U.S. Small Business Administration told GAC credit unions are "critical" to growing businesses and creating new jobs.
Dodd: Help With the Dream
WASHINGTON-Sen. Christopher Dodd (D-CT) called on credit unions to remain active in politics and to continue to play their role in helping Americans achieve their dreams.
A Night to Honor Achievement
