This week: RNC convention kicks off, NAFCU representing credit unions

The Republican National Convention kicks off today in Cleveland, and NAFCU Executive Vice President of Government Affairs and General Counsel Carrie Hunt, Senior Associate Director of Legislative Affairs Chad Adams and Associate Director of Political Affairs Meghan Brady are on site to make sure credit union issues are part of the conversation.

Scheduled speakers for the week include House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis., House Financial Services Subcommittee Chairman Sean Duffy, R-Wis., Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., and Michael McCaul, R-Texas. Duffy is among the speakers confirmed for NAFCU’s upcoming Congressional Caucus; read more here.

“This election cycle is crucial for credit unions, and NAFCU is here to make sure the credit union voice is heard,” said Hunt.

Next week, NAFCU Board Vice Chair Jeanne Kucey (CEO & President of JetStream Federal Credit Union) and NAFCU Vice President of Legislative Affairs Brad Thaler will be in Philadelphia for the Democratic National Convention.

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