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Washington, D.C.: Success for Credit Unions in 2019!

In Congress it’s easy to focus on all the noise regardless of political preferences; however, 2019 was a significant year for credit unions with the issues addressed to protect and advance the industry. This...

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Washington, D.C.: Advocacy on Real-Time Payments Proposal

There are several issues pending in Congress of note to credit unions, such as robocall legislation as well as removing the regulatory hurdles in providing financial services to cannabis-related businesses. But federal advocacy also pulls in the...

National Issue to Keep on Radar: Remote Deposit Court Decision

On November 6th a U.S. District Court jury awarded USAA $200 million in a patent infringement lawsuit against Wells Fargo regarding remote deposit capture (RDC). USAA filed the lawsuit in 2018 against Wells Fargo alleging that the bank infringed on...

Registration Open: State GAC/Grassroots Academy!

The State GAC/Grassroots Academy returns on January 28th for its 12th anniversary; make plans to attend this annual state governmental affairs day for credit union leaders. Held around the Georgia legislative session, this event is an immersion into...

Advocacy Super Power? Growing Connections with Legislators!

Credit unions have an advocacy team dedicated to lobbying and growing influence for the industry, but they are just one of hundreds of other industry advocates working to help protect and advance the issues important to their respective interests...

Congressional Activity: U.S. House Passes Bill to Help Credit Unions

On October 22nd the U.S. House passed H.R. 2513, the Corporate Transparency Act of 2019. This legislation addresses the redundancies, unnecessary burdens, and opportunities for efficiencies within the Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering (BSA/AML)...

Georgia Credit Unions Hike the Hill in Washington

Last week credit union advocates traveled to Washington, D.C., to meet with members of Congress at the Hike the Hill. This Hike provided a well-timed opportunity to discuss the issues presently in play with federal legislators and key staff, share...

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