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2006 News Releases

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December 28, 2006

Media Release - National Credit Union Administration Issues Prohibition Order

December 21, 2006

Media Advisory - Chairman Johnson Observes Hurricane Katrina Recovery Effort in Louisiana, Attends Financial Literacy Graduation

Media Advisory - Chairman Johnson Presents Two Volunteers with President’s Call to Service Award

Media Advisory - Mike J. McNeill Selected as NCUA Ombudsman

Joint Release - Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) Revised To Support Joint Filing and Reduce Duplicate SARs

December 19, 2006

Media Advisory - Vice Chairman Hood Appointed to Serve as a Member of the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Advisory Committee on Diversity for Communications in the Digital Age

Media Advisory - Board Member Hyland Keynotes BSA/ USA Patriot Act Conference

December 13, 2006

Media Release - National Credit Union Administration Issues Prohibition Order

Joint Release - Federal Financial Regulatory Agencies Issue Interagency Policy Statement on the Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses and Frequently Asked Questions

December 7, 2006

Media Advisory - Vice Chairman Hood Addresses the FDIC Conference on Affordable, Responsible Loans for the Military

December 6, 2006

Media Release - NCUA Regional Director Dupcak Announces Retirement

Media Advisory - Chairman Johnson Highlights Role of Financial Literacy at Treasury Unbanked Conference in Texas

Media Advisory - Vice Chairman Hood Discusses Predatory Lending, Protecting Hispanic Community at National Policy Meeting

December 4, 2006

Media Advisory - Chairman Johnson, Board Member Hyland Attend Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Student-Run Credit Union and Praise Students and Educators for Commitment to Financial Literacy

December 1, 2006

Media Advisory - Chairman Johnson’s Statement on the GAO Report Concerning NCUA and Credit Unions

Media Advisory - Vice Chairman Hood Highlights Role of Credit Unions in Economy and Democracy at American Enterprise Institute Conference

Joint Media Advisory - National NCUA-NASCUS Meeting Slated for March 2007

November 30, 2006

Media Advisory - Chairman Johnson to Join U.S. Treasurer at Unbanked Conference in Texas

November 29, 2006

Media Release - John E. Kutchey Named Director of Risk Management

November 22, 2006

Media Release - Credit Union Lending Expands

November 20, 2006

Media Advisory - BOARD MEMBER HYLAND OFFERS SMALL CREDIT UNIONS PRACTICAL ADVICE

November 17, 2006

Media Advisory - CHAIRMAN JOHNSON ANNOUNCES CREATION OF TASK FORCE ON NCUA OUTREACH EFFORTS HEADED BY BOARD MEMBER HYLAND

November 15, 2006

Media Advisory - BOARD MEMBER HYLAND EMPHASIZES RESULTS-ORIENTED APPROACH TO FINANCIAL LITERACY EFFORTS

Media Release - NCUA Issues Results of Its Member Service Assessment

Media Advisory - Chairman Johnson to Address Treasury Conference on Unbanked

Media Release - September 2007 NCUA Board Meeting Date Change

November 14, 2006

Media Release - Former NCUA Employee Pleads Guilty to Illegal Access of a Government Computer

November 9, 2006

Media Release - La Casa FCU Closes

November 8, 2006

Media Advisory - Vice Chairman Hood Gains New Insight into Emergency Readiness at FDIC Seminar

November 2, 2006

Media Advisory - Vice Chairman Hood Stresses Member Business Lending to CUSO Leaders

November 1, 2006

Media Advisory - Chairman Johnson Selected to Lead MyMoney.Gov Website

October 27, 2006

Media Advisory - Chairman Johnson Attends Swearing In Ceremony of U.S. Treasury Under Secretary Robert K. Steel

October 25, 2006

Media Release - NCUA Activates Disaster Assistance for Several New York Counties

Media Advisory - Vice Chairman Hood Addresses Risk Management and Shared Branching

Media Advisory - Vice Chairman Hood Highlights Role of Accounting in Strengthening America's Credit Unions

October 19, 2006

Media Release - NCUA Activates Disaster Assistance in Response to Earthquake in Hawaii

October 18, 2006

Joint Release - Agencies Provide Consumer Information on Nontraditional Mortgage Loans

October 17, 2006

Media Release - NCUA Responds to Earthquake in Hawaii

Media Release - NCUA Activates Emergency Assistance in Response to Heavy Snowfall in New York

October 12, 2006

Media Advisory - NCUA Vice Chairman Emphasizes Role of Health Savings Accounts in Maintaining Healthy Economy

October 11, 2006

Media Release - National Credit Union Administration Issues Prohibition Orders

October 10,2006

Media Advisory - Chairman JoAnn Johnson Announces Departure of Holly Herman

October 5 , 2006

Media Advisory - NCUA Hosts Access Across America Summit in Norfolk, VA.

October 2 , 2006

Media Advisory - Chairman JoAnn Johnson’s Statement on the Passage of Financial Services Regulatory Relief Act of 2006

September 29, 2006

Media Advisory - “SBA 101” Webinar Featuring Board Member Hyland Now Live and Available for Viewing

Joint Release - Federal Financial Regulatory Agencies Issue Final Guidance on Nontraditional Mortgage Product Risks

September 28, 2006

Media Advisory - NCUA Vice Chairman Hood Praises Credit Unions for Strengthening Economy and Making the American Dream a Reality

Media Advisory - Chairman Johnson Shares Recommendations With President’s Identity Theft Task Force

September 27, 2006

Media Release - Reid Temple AME Church Federal Credit Union Chartered in Maryland

September 26, 2006

Media Release - National Credit Union Administration Issues Prohibition Order

September 21, 2006

NCUA to Host “Expanding Credit Union Service” Workshop

September 19, 2006

Media Advisory - Vice Chairman Hood Urges Credit Union Leaders to be Pro-Active

September 18, 2006

Media Advisory - Balanced Approach Key Says Hyland During Remarks at NAFCU Congressional Caucus

Media Advisory - Chairman Johnson Stresses Activism and Dialogue During Address to NAFCU's Congressional Caucus

Media Release - Agenda Available for Access Across America Summit in Norfolk, VA

September 14, 2006

Media Advisory - Board Member Hyland Facilitates “SBA 101” Webinar

September 12, 2006

Media Release -NCUA to Hold Sixth Annual Budget Briefing and Public Forum

Media Release - November NCUA Board Meeting Time Changes

September 11, 2006

Media Release - NCUA Announces 2007 Board Meeting Schedule

September 8, 2006

Media Release - Chairman Johnson Praises Financial Literacy Volunteers

FFIEC Release - HMDA Data

Media Release - Larry Fazio Named Deputy Director of the Office of Examination and Insurance (E&I)

Media Release - National Credit Union Administration Issues Prohibition Order

Media Release - National Credit Union Administration Issues Prohibition Order

September 6, 2006

Media Advisory - Vice Chairman Hood Participates in CEO Roundtable Meeting in South Carolina

Media Release - Registration Now Open For Access Across America Summit

August 30, 2006

Media Release -Tropical Storm Ernesto Public Service Announcement

August 29, 2006

Media Release - Chairman JoAnn Johnson’s Statement on the Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina

August 24, 2006

Media Release - Comunidad Latina Federal Credit Union Chartered in California

August 22, 2006

Media Release - Credit Unions Post Strong Results at Midyear

August 16, 2006

Media Advisory - Chairman Johnson Meets with Treasury Secretary Paulson

Media Advisory - Board Member Hyland Announces Webinar on SBA Lending

August 15, 2006

FFIEC Release - Frequently Asked Questions on Guidance Entitled Authentication in an Internet Banking Environment

August 11, 2006

Media Advisory - Board Member Hyland Outlines Opportunities at NASCUS Summit

Media Advisory - Chairman Johnson Addresses African-American Credit Unions

August 4, 2006

Media Advisory - Board Member Hyland Outlines IT Issues at CUNA’s Technology Council

August 3, 2006

Media Release - Access Across America Summit Set in Norfolk

August 1, 2006

Media Advisory - Board Member Hyland Participates in Podcast

Media Release - Mt. Hebron Baptist Federal Credit Union Placed Into Conservatorship

July 28, 2006

FFIEC Release - Agencies Release Revised Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering Examination Manual

July 27, 2006

FFIEC Release - Federal Financial Regulators Release Updated Information Security Booklet

July 26, 2006

News Release - NCUA Active in “Taking Ownership of the Future” Initiative

News Release - Vice Chairman Hood Represents NCUA at Swearing In of SBA Administrator Steven C. Preston

July 24, 2006

Media Advisory - Vice Chairman Hood Highlights Board Development and Succession Planning During Conference in Asheville, NC

News Release - NCUA Schedules Closed Board Meeting

July 21, 2006

Media Advisory - Chairman Johnson Statement on Utah Dismissal

July 18, 2006

Joint Release - Agencies Propose Rules on Identity Theft Red Flags and Notices of Address Discrepancy

News Release - Kathy Sachen-Gute Named Director of Human Resources

July 12, 2006

News Release - Chairman Johnson Briefs Senator Akaka

June 26, 2006

News Release - Vice Chairman Hood Participates in Roundtable Meeting in New York City

June 22, 2006

Media Advisory - Chairman JoAnn Johnson’s Statement on Today’s Board Meeting Agenda Items

Media Advisory - Board Member Gigi Hyland’s Statement on the Conversion Rule Proposal Considered at Today’s Board Meeting

Media Advisory - Board Member Gigi Hyland’s Statement on Chartering and Field of Membership Amendments Considered at Today’s Board Meeting

News Release - Vice Chairman Hood Voices Concern for Underserved at NCUA Board Meeting

June 19, 2006

News Release - Vice Chairman Hood Highlights Shared Vision and Common Goals in Address to Bankers Convention

June 16, 2006

News Release - Vice Chairman Hood to Deliver Keynote Speech at Louisiana Credit Union League’s Annual Meeting and Convention

News Release - National Credit Union Administration Issues Prohibition Orders

June 15, 2006

Media Advisory - Alert: NCUA’s name and logo are being used in phishing spams

Joint Release - Lessons Learned From Hurricane Katrina

June 14, 2006

News Release -NCUA Issues Letter of Understanding and Agreement

June 13, 2006

News Release- Chairman Johnson Visits Treasury Department to Discuss Direct Deposit

News Release - Board Member Hyland Meets with SBA Officials

June 12, 2006

News Release - Vice Chairman Hood Addresses Annual Meetings in North Carolina

June 9, 2006

News Release - Board Member Hyland Encourages Service to Immigrants

News Release - NCUA Vice Chairman Hood Praises Credit Unions for Role in Strengthening Economy and Promoting Homeownership

June 8, 2006

News Release - Chairman Johnson Encourages Credit Unions to Promote Direct Deposit to Members

News Release - House Committee Approves NCUA Funding

July 7, 2006

Media Advisory - Vice Chairman Hood Addresses America’s Future Leaders

June 29, 2006

Media Advisory - Chairman Johnson’s Statement on Treasury Secretary Paulson’s Appointment

May 31, 2006

News Release- NCUA Vice Chairman Commends Corporate Credit Unions for Vital Investment Role for Credit Unions and Announces Plan for a Summit on Credit Union Risk Mitigation

News Release - NCUA Vice Chairman States Credit Unions Are Positioned to be at the Forefront of Today’s Growing Economy

May 30, 2006

Statement- NCUA Chairman JoAnn Johnson's Statement Regarding Treasury Secretary John W. Snow

May 26, 2006

Statement - NCUA Chairman JoAnn Johnson’s Statement Regarding Senate Passage of the Financial Services Regulatory Relief Act of 2006

May 25, 2006

News Release - Credit Unions Demonstrate Consistent Strength

May 23, 2006

Media Advisory - NCUA May Board Meeting Cancelled

News Release - Board Member Hyland Participates in First Meeting of President’s Identity Theft Task Force

News Release - Vice Chairman Hood Highlights Board Development and Succession Planning During Conference in California

May 17, 2006

News Release - Chairman Johnson Addresses Financial Literacy and Education Commission meeting at Department of Treasury

May 15, 2006

News Release - Vice Chairman Hood reaches out to Kentucky, Colorado, and Kansas State Regulators

News Release - Vice Chairman Hood Visits Credit Unions in Chicago

May 11, 2006

News Release - Chairman Johnson testifies on conversion issues

May 10, 2006

News Release - Keith Morton Named Region IV Director

May 9, 2006

News Release - Board Member Hyland Participates in Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to Celebrate Opening of Community Branch Office

News Release - Vice Chairman Hood Observes Firsthand How Military Credit Unions Serve the Underserved

May 5, 2006

Media Advisory- Chairman Johnson to Testify on Credit Union Charter Conversions

News Release - Vice Chairman Hood to Serve as Featured Speaker at Conference in Germany

May 3, 2006

News Release - Chairman Johnson Co-chairs Financial Literacy Session at Anacostia Economic Summit

April 25, 2006

News Release - NCUA Chairman JoAnn Johnson’s Statement Regarding SBA Administrator Hector Barreto

News Release - Yankton Employees Federal Credit Union Closes

April 21, 2006

News Release - NCUA Vice Chairman Hood Encourages Credit Unions To Take Proactive Steps in Managing Credit Union Members' Data Security and Combating Credit Card Fraud

News Release - Chairman Johnson to deliver remarks at Midwest Regional Conference in Chicago, Illinois on May 1

April 19, 2006

News Release - NCUA Vice Chairman Rodney Hood Highlights the Performance of America’s Credit Unions in Helping Small Businesses Prosper

April 17, 2006

News Release - NCUA Board Member Hyland Visits Hurricane-affected Credit Unions in New Orleans

April 12, 2006

News Release - NCUA Hosts First Access Across America Summit of 2006

April 11, 2006

News Release- Financial Literacy Headlines Chairman Johnson’s Agenda

April 10, 2006

News Release - HUD Official To Keynote NCUA's Access Across America Economic Empowerment Summit this week in Dallas

April 6, 2006

News Release - Potter’s House Federal Credit Union Closes

April 4, 2006

News Release - National Credit Union Administration Issues Prohibition Orders

News Release - St. Charles Borromeo Church FCU Closes

April 3, 2006

Joint Release - Agencies Announce Updated Answers to Frequently Asked Questions About HMDA Price Data

March 31, 2006

News Release - St. John Baptist FCU Closes

Joint Release - Report Issued on Improving Financial Privacy Notices for Consumers

March 30, 2006

News Release - Retirement account protection increases April 1

News Release - NCUA Extends Application Deadline for Disaster Relief Grants

News Release - Hood Shares Strategies for Serving the Underserved at Iowa Summit

March 24, 2006

News Release - NCUA Board Member Hyland Visits Low-Income Credit Unions

March 22, 2006

News Release - Low-Income Credit Union Empowering Members with Access to Member Business Lending

News Release - Anne-Marie Kelley To Join NCUA’s Office of Public and Congressional Affairs

Joint Release - Agencies Seek Public Comment on Issues Related to the Accuracy of Consumer Credit Reports and the Reinvestigation of Disputes

March 20, 2006

News Release - NCUA issues interim rule amending share insurance coverage

News Release - Loizos Named Director of Equal Opportunity Programs

March 15, 2006

News Release - Credit Union Group is Placed into Conservatorship by the Kansas Department of Credit Unions

March 13, 2006

News Release - NCUA-FDIC Hosts Update on Federal Deposit Insurance Coverage Changes

March 7, 2006

News Release - NCUA Vice Chairman Hood Highlights Regulatory Flexibility Focus at Massachusetts Credit Union League’s CEO Roundtable

News Release - NCUA Announces Clearance under Paperwork Reduction Act for Pilot Initiative to Measure Credit Union Service to Members

News Release - Nicholas Owens Announces Plans to Depart NCUA

March 6, 2006

News Release - NCUA Vice Chairman Hood participates in Launch of Massachusetts Credit Union League’s $100 million HLPR Mortgage Initiative

March 3, 2006

News Release - HHS Assets for Independence Grants Available

News Release - Board Member Hyland Participates in Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to Commemorate the Opening of Shared Branch Office

March 1, 2006

News Release - Chairman Johnson testifies on regulatory relief

February 24, 2006

News Release- NCUA to Host Access Across America Economic Empowerment Summit in Dallas, Texas on April 12

February 23, 2006

News Release- NCUA Announces 2006 CDRLF Loan and Grant Program

News Release - Walters Named NCUA Deputy Executive Director

February 22, 2006

News Release - Credit Unions Exhibit Strong Loan Growth in 2005

February 21, 2006

News Release - NCUA soliciting public comment relating to pilot program for measuring service to members

February 17, 2006

Joint Release - Federal Financial Regulatory Agencies Extend Comment Period on Nontraditional Mortgage Products

News Release - President Bush Enacts Deposit Insurance Reform

February 16, 2006

News Release - Union Pacific Streamliner Federal Credit Union Placed Into Conservatorship

News Release - NCUA Clarifies Letter to Credit Unions Regarding Measurement of Credit Union Service to Members Focused for Federally Chartered Credit Unions.

February 10, 2006

News Release - NCUA Chairman Johnson Announces NCUA’s Process for Measuring Credit Union Service to Members

February 7, 2006

News Release - NCUA Chairman Johnson Outlines 2006 Regulatory Focus For America's Credit Unions

February 6, 2006

News Release - NCUA Delivers FY 2007 Budget Justification to Congress

February 3, 2006

News Release - Greater Harrisburg Community Credit Union Closes

Joint Release - Federal Financial Regulatory Agencies Issue Interagency Advisory On External Auditor Limitation of Liability Provisions

January 27, 2006

News Release - NCUA Board Member Hyland Highlights Uniqueness of Credit Unions

January 24, 2006

News Release - NCUA Announces 2006 schedule for Small Credit Union Workshops

News Release - Gulfport CBC Credit Union is placed into Conservatorship by the State of Mississippi Department of Banking and Consumer Finance

January 23, 2006

News Release - NCUA Board Member Hyland Addresses AACUL

January 21, 2006

News Release - NCUA Vice Chairman Hood Focuses on Enhancing The Federal Credit Union Charter

January 20, 2006

News Release - John J. McKechnie III Appointed NCUA’s Director of Public and Congressional Affairs

January 19, 2006

News Release - NCUA Board Member Hyland Appoints Gary J. Kohn as Senior Policy Advisor

News Release - NCUA Board Issues Final Rule Enhancing RegFlex Eligibility and Secondary Capital Requirements for Low-Income Credit Unions

Statement - Statement of NCUA Chairman JoAnn Johnson Regarding Proposed Rule to Amend NCUA’s Chartering and Field of Membership Policies

January 13, 2006

News Release - NCUA Board Member Hyland Addresses Northern Virginia Chapter of Credit Unions

Joint Release - Federal Financial Regulators Announce Public Service Campaign to Help Hurricane Victims

January 6, 2006

News Release - National Credit Union Administration Issues Prohibition Orders

January 3, 2006

News Release - NCUA’s first ever webinar “town meeting” featuring Board Member Hyland available for viewing