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Peter SchorschMarch 17, 2015

Last week, the Florida Bankers Association released a sheet of talking points aimed at coalescing opposition around Sen. Rene Garcia‘s legislative initiative – SB 1154 – that would allow credit unions to accept deposits from public sources. The bankers’ document paints the member-owned cooperatives as avaricious money-changers feeding at the public trough, though the FBA’s own members – […]

Peter SchorschMarch 17, 2015

Last week, the Florida Bankers Association released a sheet of talking points aimed at coalescing opposition around Sen. Rene Garcia‘s legislative initiative – SB 1154 – that would allow credit unions to accept deposits from public sources. The bankers’ document paints the member-owned cooperatives as avaricious money-changers feeding at the public trough, though the FBA’s own members – […]

Guest AuthorAugust 20, 2014

We all have dreams. A young couple dreams of purchasing their first home together. New parents dream of the day when they can send their child off to college. Our country is rooted in the American Dream, which tells us that the opportunity for a better life exists for each of us. Those who achieve […]

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Florida Bankers’ attacks on credit union plan are pound foolish

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