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2011-04-13T01:00:00Z

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CUNA News Now: Dodd, Kanjorski, Waters to address GAC

2008-12-22T19:00:00Z

... is the second-ranking Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee--behind Chairman Barney Frank, who is also speaker at this year's GAC--and chief sponsor of the Credit Union Regulatory Improvements Act (CURIA, H.R. 1537). ...

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Sharons_CRA: Credit Card Link

2008-12-19T19:00:00Z

CURIA - H.R.1537 · NCUAâ€™s Outreach Task Force Report · Disaster Preparedness · Personal Finance Initiative · Due Diligence Task Force · Principles on CU-to-Bank Conversions · Growth Task Force · Small C

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CUNA News Now: Final DNC speaker lineup featured heavy CU hitters

2008-11-26T19:00:00Z

each was a cosponsor of the Credit Union Regulatory Improvements Act (CURIA, H.R. 1537). While the Speaker of the House generally does not co-sponsor legislation, these seven CURIA co-sponsors spoke in advance of Democratic presidential ...

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Auto Injury- Las Vegas, Nevada Lawyer, Howard Roitman

2008-11-06T19:00:00Z

COMMITTEE ON CONFERENCE | 2003/05/23 | Committee Report; H.R. 1537 (IH) To revise, codify, and enact without substantive change certain general and permanent laws, related to transportation, as subtitles II, III, and V-X of title 49, ...

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CUNA News Now: CURIA sponsor Kanjorski prevails in reelection bid

2008-11-02T19:00:00Z

He was the original sponsor of the Credit Union Regulatory Improvements Act (CURIA, H.R. 1537), the Credit Union Membership Access Act (H.R. 1151) and the Credit Union, Bank and Thrift Regulatory Relief Act (CUBTRRA, H.R. 5519). ...

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CUNA urges continued insurance parity, and more

2008-10-01T20:00:00Z

Mica reminded in the letter that CUNA has been working for the last six years on behalf the Credit Union Regulatory Improvements Act (CURIA, HR 1537), Title I of which would define a risk-based capital system for credit unions. ...

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Rep. Tim Walberg to visit Home Office Friday Â« American 1 Federal ...

2008-09-28T20:00:00Z

He is running for re-election against State Senator Mark Schauer. Rep. Walberg supports the Credit Union Regulatory Improvement Act (H.R. 1537 - learn more here), which seeks to update credit union regulations. ...

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Final DNC speaker lineup featured heavy CU hitters

2008-09-02T20:00:00Z

... speaker lineup would have noticed each House member had a common credit union streak: With the exception of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), each was a cosponsor of the Credit Union Regulatory Improvements Act (CURIA, HR 1537).

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Final DNC speaker lineup featured heavy CU hitters

2008-08-31T20:00:00Z

CU-supporter Tubbs Jones dies after brain hemorrhage

2008-08-21T20:00:00Z

Rep. Stephanie Tubbs Jones, a co-sponsor of the Credit Union Regulatory Improvements Act (CURIA, HR 1537) and longtime credit union supporter, died yesterday evening after suffering a brain hemorrhage.

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CU-supporter Tubbs Jones dies after brain hemorrhage

2008-08-19T20:00:00Z

H.R. 2446, Afghanistan Freedom and Security Support Act of 2007

2008-07-21T20:00:00Z

H.R. 1537, the Credit Union Regulatory Improvements Act of 2007. Views: 4 | Downloads: 0. In Support of HR The COPS Improvement Act. Views: 14 | Downloads: 1. In Support of HR Accountability in Contracting Act. Views: 16 | Downloads: 0 ...

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What's on the Docket for DC

2008-07-02T20:00:00Z

Right now we have three regulatory relief bills in play: CURIA (HR 1537 & S. 2957), CURRA (HR 5519), and the omnibus credit union, thrift and bank regulatory relief bill (HR 6312), which certainly confuses things. ...

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Freetail in the News

2008-05-03T20:00:00Z

Please take the time to write your congressman and tell them you want them to support HR 1537. Much like small craft breweries, credit unions face restrictive and anti-competitive laws supported by big banks afraid of losing market ...

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OpenCongress - U.S. Congress - S.2957 Credit Union Regulatory ...

2008-05-01T20:00:00Z

Related Bills:. H.R.1537. Related Issue Areas:. Securities · Savings banks · Risk · National Credit Union Administration · 19 more · Leases · Law · Investments · Federal reserve system · Federa

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Credit Unions Need Red Tape Relief to Aid Small Businesses ...

2008-04-30T20:00:00Z

The credit union industry is pushing for passage of the Credit Union Regulatory Improvements Act (H.R. 1537), which would raise the cap to 20 percent of assets. The bill contains other provisions that would make more money available for ...

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Credit Union Of Texas

2008-04-30T20:00:00Z

Congress should pass HR 1537--the Credit Union Regulatory Improvements Act--and raise credit unions' member business lending caps, according to an editorial in a Texas newspaper. Credit Union Of Texas Locations They had made the ...

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With 149 co-sponsors, CUNA urges CURIA advocacy

2008-04-25T20:00:00Z

Rep. Todd Akin, a Republican from Missouri, signed on this week as the 149th official supporter of the Credit Union Regulatory Improvements Act (CURIA, HR 1537).

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With 149 co-sponsors, CUNA urges CURIA advocacy

2008-04-23T20:00:00Z

Rep. Todd Akin, a Republican from Missouri, signed on this week as the 149th official supporter of the Credit Union Regulatory Improvements Act (CURIA, HR 1537).

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CUNA and Treasury meet on CU issues

2008-04-14T20:00:00Z

The CUNA team also discussed prompt corrective action reform proposals, the Credit Union Regulatory Improvements Act (CURIA, HR 1537), which contains a PCA reform provision, and the Credit Union Regulatory Relief Act (CURRA, ...

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Texas newspaper editorial: Raise CUs' MBL cap

2008-04-09T20:00:00Z

Congress should pass HR 1537--the Credit Union Regulatory Improvements Act--and raise credit unions' member business lending caps, according to an editorial in a Texas newspaper.

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Media Advisory - Chairman Johnson Testifies on Credit Union ...

2008-03-04T19:00:00Z

She explained the need and detailed the advantages of a fully risk-based PCA system, as proposed in H.R. 1537 and similar to an NCUA proposal issued in 2007. A new risk-based system would promote more active management of risk by credit ...

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new credit union regulatory relief bill introduced

2008-03-04T19:00:00Z

from here, you can (scroll down) enter your zip code to find the contact information for your representatives. (for example, if you wanted to voice your support for both hr 5519 and hr 1537. hint, hint.)

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How will Heller use his big committee assignment? Two major House ...

2008-03-03T19:00:00Z

Heller supports efforts to modernize the system and expand credit union charters to support â€œunderserved areas,â€* as specified in HR 1537. [CUtimes] *Nevada Representatives Berkley (D-NV1) and Porter (R-NV3) are co-sponsors of this ...

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CUNA: New bill good, but CUs need more

2008-03-02T19:00:00Z

Paul Kanjorski (D-Pa.) and Ed Royce (R-Calif.) introduced a new credit union bill Monday, one which would offer regulatory relief in 12 areas but does not go as far as the Credit Union Regulatory Improvement Act (CURIA, HR 1537).

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Co-sponsors hit 145 before CURIA hearing

2008-02-27T19:00:00Z

One week before a scheduled hearing on the Credit Union Regulatory Improvements Act (CURIA, HR 1537), two more first-time co-sponsors signed on in support of the bill.

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Secure the Future of CUâ€™s!

2008-02-24T19:00:00Z

Itâ€™s called the Credit Union Regulatory Improvements Act, also known as CURIA, HR 1537. This bill consists of three titles:. 1. Modernize credit union capital and net worth standards. 2. Advance credit union efforts to promote economic ...

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The Credit Union Regulatory Improvement Act | CEI

2008-01-01T19:00:00Z

This paper provides a free market perspective on the Credit Union Regulatory Improvement Act (H.R. 1537, known as CURIA) as well as on a number of issues facing financial institutions that make loans and take deposits. ...

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Tasty Top Stories, Right Off the Grill

2007-12-28T19:00:00Z

At latest count, 141 members of the House of Representatives are signed on as co-sponsors of HR 1537. By raising the percentage of assets from 12-ish to 20 percent, this will allow CUÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s to better serve under-served areas and small ...

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Congressman Knollenberg Stands Up for Credit Union Members

2007-12-18T19:00:00Z

Joe Knollenberg is the latest federal legislator to declare support for the bill intended to improve credit union service to members, the Credit Union Regulatory Improvements Act (CURIA, HR 1537). Knollenberg is a first-time supporter ...

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CURIA still counting: Rep. Pearce signs on

2007-12-18T19:00:00Z

Credit union supporters continue to add their names to the Credit Union Regulatory Improvements Act (CURIA, HR 1537) even as Congress zooms toward final adjournment for the year. Most recently, Rep. Steve Pearce (RN.M. ...

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Knollenberg, a new CURIA supporter

2007-12-17T19:00:00Z

Rep. Joe Knollenberg (R-Mich.) is the latest federal legislator to declare support for the bill intended to improve credit union service to members, the Credit Union Regulatory Improvements Act (CURIA, HR 1537).

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Ga. lawmakers push for CURIA hearing

2007-10-15T20:00:00Z

Six Democrat and seven Republican House members from Georgia have sent a letter to the leadership of the House Financial Services Committee urging them to schedule a hearing for the Credit Union Regulatory Improvements Act (CURIA, HR 1537).

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CUNA: Strong support for CURIA is just a building block

2007-10-11T20:00:00Z

Support for the 2007 Credit Union Regulatory Improvements Act (CURIA, HR 1537) has soared past the level achieved in the 109th Congress, but legislative and political experts at the Credit Union National Association (CUNA) urge credit ...

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Dem leader Van Hollen, NY's Clarke sign CURIA

2007-10-09T20:00:00Z

Another high-level House member has added his name to the sponsorship roster of the Credit Union Regulatory Improvements Act (CURIA, HR 1537). Rep. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), current chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign ...

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new york's curia co-sponsors

2007-10-04T20:00:00Z

has signed on in support of the credit union regulatory improvements act (curia, hr 1537) and with her signature four out of five chairs of house financial services subcommittees are represented on the official co-sponsor list. ...

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NEW: Six Texas Reps. urge CURIA vote now

2007-09-24T20:00:00Z

ET)â€”A bipartisan coalition of six House members from Texas have banded together to urge a hearing and mark up of the Credit Union Regulatory Improvements Act (CURIA, HR 1537) as "the best thing the 110th Congress can do" for the 89 ...

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Georgia lawmaker adds support to CURIA

2007-09-19T20:00:00Z

First-term Congressman Henry C. Johnson (D-Ga.) became an official co-signer in support of the Credit Union Regulatory Improvements Act (CURIA, HR1537).

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Jackson-Lee back on for CURIA

2007-09-17T20:00:00Z

Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee (D-Tex.), a long-time supporter of the Credit Union Regulatory Improvements Act (CURIA, HR 1537), has signed on to the official co-sponsor list to become the 128th backer of the 2007 bill.

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Virginia Credit Union

2007-09-10T20:00:00Z

Virginia Credit Union Scam One piece of legislation introduced during this session is the Credit Union Regulatory Improvements Act of 2007 [HR 1537]. CURIA combines a series of regulatory enhancements that will allow credit unions to ...

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Frank reiterates CURIA will move forward

2007-09-10T20:00:00Z

yesterday said he was confident the House could pass most provisions contained in the Credit Union Regulatory Improvements Act (CURIA, HR 1537), but the Senate's evolving approach to anything considered controversial could prove more ...

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CURIA co-sponsor count now highest ever

2007-09-10T20:00:00Z

The ceiling has shattered: The Credit Union Regulatory Improvements Act (CURIA, HR 1537) has now attracted more official co-sponsors than ever before. And CUNA wants more.

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The Boardcast's Map of Current CURIA Sponsors

2007-09-07T20:00:00Z

Four new legislators have signed on to cosponsor the Credit Union Regulatory Improvements Act of 2007 [HR 1537]. CURIA combines a series of regulatory enhancements that will allow credit unions to operate more effectively and ...

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CURIA matches 2006 co-sponsor level

2007-09-05T20:00:00Z

Co-sponsorship for the 2007 Credit Union Regulatory Improvements Act (CURIA, HR 1537) reached an important milestone last night: In less than six months, the bill has gathered an equal number of co-sponsors that were featured during all ...

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Congress back, CURIA co-sponsors up

2007-09-04T20:00:00Z

Congress reconvened its 110th session Tuesday and the official co-sponsor list for the Credit Union Regulatory Improvements Act (CURIA, HR 1537) quickly witnessed the addition of two first-time backers.

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The Situation Toon

2007-08-23T20:00:00Z

Don't let the banker's tears fool you. The Credit Union Regulatory Improvements Act (CURIA, HR 1537) will put a smile on the face of 89 million hard working Americans. (CLICK TO ENLARGE). Credit Unions Look Out for the Little Guy.

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CURIA up by one before recess

2007-08-05T20:00:00Z

Just as Congress prepared to enter its month-long summer recess, co-sponsorship for the Credit Union Regulatory Improvements Act (CURIA, HR 1537) reached 122, including primary sponsor Rep. Paul Kanjorski (D-Pa.).

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CURIA notches 120th co-sponsor

2007-08-01T20:00:00Z

The CUNA-backed Credit Union Regulatory Improvements Act (CURIA, HR 1537) notched its 120th co-sponsor after Illinois Democrat Danny Davis added his official support.

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CU 'Situation Toons' circulate on Capitol Hill

2007-07-31T20:00:00Z

The Credit Union Regulatory Improvements Act (CURIA, HR 1537) gets an extra boost this week when selected Capitol Hill staff and lawmakers receive the daily credit union "Situation Toon" from CUNA.

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Olver adds 119th name to CURIA supporters

2007-07-19T20:00:00Z

Massachusetts Democrat John Olver, a member of the House Appropriations Committee, became an official co-sponsor of the Credit Union Regulatory Improvements Act (CURIA, HR 1537) bringing the total number of official backers to 119.

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congressman larsen and curia

2007-07-18T20:00:00Z

the washington bankers association has published an announcement that it is pleased that representative rick larsen (d-washington 2nd district) had not, as previously believed, signed on as a cosponsor to hr 1537, curia. ...

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Mica urges pre-recess CURIA drive

2007-07-12T20:00:00Z

Congress is quickly heading toward its month-long August recess and credit unions must immediately redouble pressure on lawmakers to gain support for the 2007 Credit Union Regulatory Improvements Act (CURIA, HR 1537), ...

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CUNA urges grassroots action as CURIA numbers grow

2007-07-11T20:00:00Z

Two morel Republican members of the House, Reps. Rob Bishop of Utah and John Doolittle of California, have added their names to the official list of co-sponsors for the Credit Union Regulatory Improvements Act (CURIA, HR 1537).

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92 and Counting

2007-05-24T20:00:00Z

There are now 92 co-sponsors for the CURIA (Credit Union Regulatory Improvements Act) legislation (HR 1537) in the House of Representatives. CURIA provisions are intended to help credit unions better serve their members. ...

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NEW: Congress introduces Fresh CURIA bill

2007-03-14T20:00:00Z

Paul Kanjorski (D-Pa.) and Ed Royce (R-Calif.) today introduced the 2007 Credit Union Regulatory Improvements Act (CURIA, HR 1537), a bill intended to modernize the credit union regulatory structure to improve service to members.

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HR 1537, To modernize credit union net worth standards, advance ...

2007-03-13T20:00:00Z

HR 1537 would modernize credit union net worth standards, advance credit union efforts to promote economic growth, and modify credit union regulatory standards and reduce burdens....

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