INSIDE THIS SECTION
* Amazing news from the FDIC about credit unions
-Jim Blaine, page 53
* Reaxaming "value" of bank, CU relationships
-Tom Reed, page 54
* The Top 10 issues credit unions need to keep in mind when in Washington
-Dan Mica, page 56
* Turn potential members into real members by attending PALS conference
-Debbie Matz, page 56
* Why even the most noble causes need an audit after Sarbanes-Oxley
-Steve Delfin, page 58
* A CU rep to Fannie Mae offers insights on what CUs can learn from its troubles
-John Tipetts, page 60
* It's not just greed that is behind credit unions converting to mutual banks
-Peter Duffy, page 62
* Responding to the myths CUs confront when doing advocacy
-Sheri Ledbetter, page 64
* Another view on what's behind the banker attacks upon credit unions
-Lester Warby, page 64
* What can credit unions learn from snowflakes?
-Michael Litzau, page 66
* Is the news good or bad? Ten keys to making a decision
-John Annaloro, page 68
* There are lessons for credit unions in the Swiss watch industry, such as taking the plunge on new initiatives
-Fred Johnson, page 69
Throughout this section keen and humorous observations about Washington & politics.