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WASHINGTON–CUNA’s economists are scrambling to adjust their forecasts to reflect the effect of the coronavirus pandemic on the U.S. economy, and expect to see a big drop in demand for auto and business loans this year from what was originally called for—although they still expect the numbers to be up.

ALEXANDRIA, Va.—NCUA has extended the comment period for its proposed rule to clarify requirements for a federally insured credit union when it proposes to acquire or merge with a bank or other institution. The comment period, which was to close Monday after a 60-day period, will now run an additional 60 days from the date the extension notice is published in the Federal Register. 

WASHINGTON–With both the House and the Senate in recess likely through April 20, in part due to the coronavirus pandemic, CUNA’s chief advocacy officer, Ryan Donovan, said he expects when Congress returns the agenda will be dominated by a fourth piece of recovery and stimulus legislation.