CUNA News Now: CU-backed candidates win Virginia, California contests

News Now LiveWire

Most CUs will provide wage increases for at least some of their employees, according to CUNA's just-released Small CU Staff Salary Survey. 10 hours ago

St. L Post Dispatch on GAO report:Consumers may not benefit from altering Interchange system;would cut card competition. http://ow.ly/ETyX 11 hours ago

CUNA's Hampel: Consumer holiday spending will be up slightly from last year. See Tues NN. 15 hours ago

NCCUL and WOCCU met with Romanian CUs this week. The CUs are experiencing growth and want to increase their public relations efforts. 3 days ago

Kent Buckham has been named by NCUA as director of the newly created Office of Consumer Protection. The 7-person dept. launches in Jan. 4 days ago

Sign up; more tweets...

WASHINGTON (11/5/09)--Credit union leagues nationwide took part in Tuesday's elections, and credit union-backed candidates have gained two prominent positions.

New Congressman John Garamendi, who was supported by the California Credit Union League and the Credit Union National Association (CUNA)'s federal political action committee, the Credit Union Legislative Action Council (CULAC), will serve California's 10th Congressional District, which spans Contra Costa, Solano and Alameda counties in Northern California.

Garamendi defeated Republican challenger David Harmer by earning 53% of the total vote. Garamendi, who has also served as lieutenant governor and state insurance commissioner, became the Democratic nominee earlier this year when he won a California special primary. Former representative Ellen Tauscher (D-Calif) vacated the congressional seat to take a position in the State Department.

Commenting on the result, CUNA Political Director Trey Hawkins said that Garamendi "has been a strong friend to credit unions on the state level, and we look forward to continuing to work with him in Congress."

The Virginia Credit Union League publicly backed incoming Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell (R), who soundly defeated Democratic challenger Creigh Deeds by 17 points on Tuesday.

CULAC and the league earlier this year also supported Judy Chu (D-Calif.), who won a special election for the House seat from the 32nd district.



SEARCH Headlines Washington CU System Market Products & Services Consumer Print Today’s News Photo Gallery Videos Monthly Top 10 Archive Headlines via Email Enter your email address: text or HTML RSS Feed What is RSS? Contact News Now
	News Now LiveWire Most CUs will provide wage increases for at least some of their employees, according to CUNA's just-released Small CU Staff Salary Survey. 10 hours ago St. L Post Dispatch on GAO report:Consumers may not benefit from altering Interchange system;would cut card competition. http://ow.ly/ETyX 11 hours ago CUNA's Hampel: Consumer holiday spending will be up slightly from last year. See Tues NN. 15 hours ago NCCUL and WOCCU met with Romanian CUs this week. The CUs are experiencing growth and want to increase their public relations efforts. 3 days ago Kent Buckham has been named by NCUA as director of the newly created Office of Consumer Protection. The 7-person dept. launches in Jan. 4 days ago Sign up; more tweets... CU-backed candidates win Virginia, California contests WASHINGTON (11/5/09)--Credit union leagues nationwide took part in Tuesday's elections, and credit union-backed candidates have gained two prominent positions. New Congressman John Garamendi, who was supported by the California Credit Union League and the Credit Union National Association (CUNA)'s federal political action committee, the Credit Union Legislative Action Council (CULAC), will serve California's 10th Congressional District, which spans Contra Costa, Solano and Alameda counties in Northern California. Garamendi defeated Republican challenger David Harmer by earning 53% of the total vote. Garamendi, who has also served as lieutenant governor and state insurance commissioner, became the Democratic nominee earlier this year when he won a California special primary. Former representative Ellen Tauscher (D-Calif) vacated the congressional seat to take a position in the State Department. Commenting on the result, CUNA Political Director Trey Hawkins said that Garamendi "has been a strong friend to credit unions on the state level, and we look forward to continuing to work with him in Congress." The Virginia Credit Union League publicly backed incoming Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell (R), who soundly defeated Democratic challenger Creigh Deeds by 17 points on Tuesday. CULAC and the league earlier this year also supported Judy Chu (D-Calif.), who won a special election for the House seat from the 32nd district. More Washington
	Copyright © 2009 - Credit Union National Association, Inc.

More Washington