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NCUA board meets, discusses key issues in 2012

The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) recently held a board meeting to discuss a proposal on troubled debt restructurings (TDRs) and loan modifications, adoption of a final rule on interest rate risk (IRR), and the release of an advance notice of proposed rulemaking on derivatives.... More

LSCU State GAC concludes with lawmaker visits; regulators

The final day of the LSCU State Government Affairs Conference in Tallahassee featured lawmaker visits for most of the day. ... More

LSCU State GAC in Tallahassee immersed credit unions in the issues

The LSCU State Governmental Affairs Conference looked at federal and state issues, while give credit unions a chance to visit with their lawmakers. ... More

House Dem lashes committee's GOP chair for protecting banks

The chairman of a key House committee refused to investigate abusive practices by big banks but went out of his way to make sure the banks were not the “highly improbable” victims of extortion by Occupy Wall Street protestors, a member of that committee said.... More

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National News

The anti-Kodak: Eastman Chemical

It is every parents' dream that their children enjoy a better life than they have. I am not sure if that's also true for parent companies and their offspring.... More

SEC to step up scrutiny of private equity firms

The private equity world is struggling to stay in the shadows.... More

Romney's elusive net worth calculation

Exactly how much is Mitt Romney worth? Hard to say.... More

Starbucks CEO Schultz made $65 million

Starbucks chief executive officer Howard Schultz was paid more than $65 million in fiscal year 2011, including salary, bonuses and stock options.... More

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Alabama News

Baldwin County set for Lean treatment

FAIRHOPE, Alabama -- A program largely funded by Auburn University and the University of Alabama to help coastal government cut waste and improve efficiency should be under way in Baldwin by late February, officials said this week.... More

Pentagon announces cuts to Austal-built vessels

MOBILE, Alabama -- Two ship classes built at Austal USA and a spy plane built in Moss Point were among the defense programs dented Thursday by a new Pentagon spending plan.... More

Alabama is made for reality TV

Alabamians have nailed TV's reality. What about the other kind?The first line of the Thursday promo for today's City Scene reached up and grabbed me. It said, and I quote:Alabama well representedYikes. Not my Alabama!My Alabama has a long history...... More

Substance, style under scrutiny in tonight's final Florida debate at 7 p.m.

Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, Texas Rep. Ron Paul, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney and former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum will take part in tonight's event at the University of North Florida in Jacksonville at 7 p.m. CST.... More

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Florida News

Times-Union: Fur flies over immigration, applause lines at UNF debate

Times-Union: Fur flies over immigration, applause lines at UNF debate ... More

Times: In final Florida debate, Newt Gingrich and Mitt Romney brawl, Romney lands punches

Times: In final Florida debate, Newt Gingrich and Mitt Romney brawl, Romney lands punches ... More

Post: Romney gets tough, wins frequent applause in crucial last debate before Florida primary

Post: Romney gets tough, wins frequent applause in crucial last debate before Florida primary ... More

AP: Romney is the aggressor in final Florida debate

AP: Romney is the aggressor in final Florida debate ... More

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State GAC in Alabama

April 4-5

Join credit union leaders, lawmakers, regulators, and other political leaders from across Alabama for the 2012 State Governmental Affairs Conference April 4-5, 2012, in Montgomery, Alabama.

Compliance Execution: On Time, On Task

LEVERAGE’s Automated Compliance Solution, powered by ComplyTrac, provides a system with procedural controls to meet compliance requirements on a single platform. Credit unions see a reduction in costs, an easier method for performing tasks, and a more effective process for meeting compliance regulations. It also eliminates the risk of unforeseen expenses responding to regulatory changes.

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