kknope@cuna.coop (Kevin Knope) http://www.cuna.org/newsnow/rss/headlines.xml Credit Union National Association News Now Headlines Copyright 2008 Credit Union National Association en-us Fri, 9 May 2008 10:30:02 GMT http://www.cuna.org/newsnow/08/wash050808-4.html The House approved two housing measures Thursday including a major rescue bill that would establish a $300 billion fund for mortgage insurance. Copyright 2008 Credit Union National Association Washington Thu, 8 May 2008 22:28:38 GMT http://www.cuna.org/newsnow/08/wash050808-4.html http://www.cuna.org/newsnow/08/system050808-3.html A new project aimed at helping U.S. workers who are underserved by mainstream financial institutions was announced Wednesday by The Pew Charitable Trusts. Copyright 2008 Credit Union National Association CU/System Thu, 8 May 2008 20:13:56 GMT http://www.cuna.org/newsnow/08/system050808-3.html http://www.cuna.org/newsnow/08/wash050808-5.html Rep. Pete Stark (D-Calif), chairman of a House Ways and Means subcommittee on health, has scheduled a hearing on Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and high-deductible health plans (HDHPs). Copyright 2008 Credit Union National Association Washington Thu, 8 May 2008 22:33:31 GMT http://www.cuna.org/newsnow/08/wash050808-5.html http://www.cuna.org/newsnow/08/system050808-1.html Ohio's credit unions provide vital financial services and help to millions of Ohioans to realize their dreams of home ownership, maintain a healthy family and sustain a sound budget, said Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland. Copyright 2008 Credit Union National Association CU/System Thu, 8 May 2008 19:25:13 GMT http://www.cuna.org/newsnow/08/system050808-1.html http://www.cuna.org/newsnow/08/system050808-8.html Credit unions need to celebrate their cooperative principles, which represent a significant business opportunity in a world in which people are yearning for something with which to connect, said Paul Hazen, president/CEO, National Cooperative Business Association, at the Ohio Credit Union System ZENITH08 conference. Copyright 2008 Credit Union National Association CU/System Thu, 8 May 2008 21:25:39 GMT http://www.cuna.org/newsnow/08/system050808-8.html http://www.cuna.org/newsnow/08/consumer050808-1.html Getting a handle on the subprime mortgage crisis isn't easy, but the bottom line is that millions of families are at risk of losing--or already have lost--their homes. One of the guests on this Sunday's H&FF Radio show helps put the problem in perspective. Copyright 2008 Credit Union National Association Consumer Thu, 8 May 2008 21:57:45 GMT http://www.cuna.org/newsnow/08/consumer050808-1.html