CUNA Joins No Assessment
(From Credit Union Times)
Why NCUA Board Petition Is Worthy Of Uphill Climb
(from Credit Union Journal)
PSCU Backs Filson’s NCUA Board Selection Petition
(from Credit Union Times)
PSCU is among the latest to sign a petition that calls for a more open and transparent process in appointing directors to the NCUA.
CU Leaders Debate Filson’s White House Petition: Print Preview
(from Credit Union Times)
A White House petition written by Callahan & Associates Chairman Chip Filson asks President Obama to select NCUA board members who “understand the shared economic value for people and communities created by the cooperative model.”
Filson’s Demand: Show Me the Money
(from Credit Union Times)
Callahan & Associates Chairman Chip Filson said he questions a nearly $2 billion reduction in the NCUA’s Central Liquidity Facility stock reported in October when U.S. Central Bridge was liquidated. Filson also posted a blistering Feb. 28 opinion piece on the Callahan website questioning the NCUA’s financial transparency on the matter.
Avoid Solutions Looking for Problems
(from Credit Union Times)
During the Governmental Affairs Conference, Chip Filson announced his intention to seek an NCUA Board seat, which was the culmination of speeches and online postings criticizing the NCUA’s activities throughout the financial and corporate crises.
Suddenly, No One Seems Bored With The Board
(from Credit Union Journal)
Political junkies in Washington last week were riveted by all the machinations surrounding President Obama’s attempts to get his nominations through Congress.
Petition Aims To Change NCUA Board Nomination Process
(from Credit Union Journal)
A petition has been launched to press the White House to change the way people are nominated for the NCUA board, and it now has fewer than 21 days to reach 100,000 signatures in order to get a response from the administration.
NACUSO Backs Petition to Reform NCUA Board Nomination Process
(from Credit Union Times)
While it isn’t supporting any specific individual, NACUSO said it is backing an initiative that asks President Obama to consider appointing directors to the NCUA who understand cooperatives.
CU*Answers Throws Communication Support Behind Filson’s NCUA Reform Bid
(from Credit Union Times)
With 1,034 signatures as of 10 a.m. EST on Monday, the Chip Filson-led White House petition to reform the NCUA Board nomination process has achieved just 1% of a 100,000-signature threshold that will trigger an official response.
100,000 Signatures Sought for Petition to Change NCUA Nominations
(from Credit Union Journal)
A petition has been launched to press the White House to change the way people are nominated for the NCUA board, and it now has 30 days to reach 100,000 signatures in order to get a response from the administration.
Filson Calls for Cooperative NCUA
(from Jimmy Marks on CU Soapbox)
Filson encourages credit unions and their members to sign WhiteHouse.gov petition.