TITLE

Momentum Is Beginning To Build For CU-Specific Bailout

PUB. DATE

November 2008

SOURCE

Credit Union Journal;11/3/2008, Vol. 12 Issue 44, p24

SOURCE TYPE

Trade Publication

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

The article reports on plans by credit unions (CUs) to create a rescue plan of their own as increasing parts of the $700-billion bailout package are earmarked for banks in the U.S. in 2008. It includes an in-depth analysis of the key features of the proposed CU-specific bailout plan, as well as a discussion on the issues' implications for CUs.

ACCESSION #

35177817

Tags: CREDIT unions;  DOMESTIC economic assistance;  THRIFT institutions;  COOPERATIVE banks & banking

 

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