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Credit union advocates welcomed members of Congress back to Washington, D.C., holding meetings and events in conjunction with America’s Credit Unions’ Congressional Caucus. As Congress faces government funding deadlines and limited time to pass bills before year-end, credit unions were at the table with policymakers and staff –  demonstrating why  they should address credit union …

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Credit unions marked another day of successful meetings on Capitol Hill Thursday, meeting with Senate and House officials to share both concerns and ideas for future opportunities. The visits took place as America’s Credit Unions Congressional Caucus brought credit unions and state leagues together in Washington, D.C.    Additional league and credit union visits are …

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“How far have we come?” and “Where do we go from here?” Keynote speaker Bakari Sellers tackled those two questions with attendees Wednesday as he wrapped up the Congressional Caucus.  The author, CNN analyst, and youngest-ever elected official in South Carolina history said those questions were essential to progress. “The unique part about the work …

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Multiple members of Congress addressed the audience at the 2024 Congressional Caucus Wednesday, following two previous days of members and other policymakers taking the stage. Rep. Pete Aguilar, D-Calif., who also serves as House Democratic Caucus Chair, spent eight years working at a credit union in California, which he credited for teaching him how to …

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Credit union advocates continued to meet with key members of Congress and regulators while in Washington, D.C., for the 2024 Congressional Caucus. While many legislators spoke from the main stage, even more met with Leagues and credit unions on Capitol Hill during the week.

It takes work for credit union advocacy to stand out among all the other groups lobbying Congress, America’s Credit Unions President/CEO Jim Nussle told attendees at the 2024 Congressional Caucus Tuesday. Nussle, who served in Congress from 1991 to 2007—including stints chairing the House Budget Committee—shared the visits that had the most impact on him …

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The credit union tax status is the key to a better financial life for 140 million Americas—and many more in the future—America’s Credit Unions Chief Advocacy Officer Carrie Hunt told Congressional Caucus Tuesday, and credit unions must be relentless in its defense. “For us, the strongest defense is a good offense, and there is a …

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Direct engagement and detailed data on the effect of interchange price controls are the foundation of continued advocacy against such caps. That’s what a panel focused on interchange efforts shared with attendees Tuesday at the 2024 Congressional Caucus. America’s Credit Unions Head of Regulatory Advocacy Ann Petros moderated, with America’s Credit Unions Director of Innovation …

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Several members of Congress addressed the America’s Credit Unions Congressional Caucus during its first two days in Washington, D.C., with more scheduled Wednesday. Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., said he would continue to bring some “Montana common sense” to Congress when it comes to proper regulations of community financial institutions. “The last thing folks like you …

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