While the attention of credit unions this week will be on Washington, D.C., where thousands have gathered for CUNA's annual Governmental Affairs Conference, The Credit Union Journal asked each of the state leagues to discuss the potential threat to the credit union tax exemption at the state level, where most bank attacks seem to be centered. This year's questionnaire: How would you rate the tax threat in your state? Is your state looking to credit unions for revenue? What's been your best response on these issues? Editor's Note: Some responses are written in the first-person voice of the respective state league or association.
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