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December 2005 |
| Date | Title |
| 19-Dec-05 | ICBA Applauds Passage of Gulf Region Tax Relief and Tax Technical Corrections |
| 16-Dec-05 | Banking Trade Groups Call on Government to Examine NCUA Supervision of Credit Unions |
| 16-Dec-05 | ICBA Applauds Congressional Call for Delay in Wal-Mart Application |
| 15-Dec-05 | ICBA Applauds SEC Committee SOX Exemption Action; Urges SEC Adoption |
| 15-Dec-05 | ICBA Commends House Panel for Passing New Louisiana Recovery Measure |
| 14-Dec-05 | ICBA Members Participating in Insurance Program to Receive $2.2 Million Dividend |
| 14-Dec-05 | ICBA Urges Farm Credit Administration to Modify Proposed Exit Requirements |
| 14-Dec-05 | ICBA Urges Quick Congressional Passage of Deposit Insurance Reform Agreement |
| 12-Dec-05 | ICBA Applauds Recommendation to Exempt Smaller Companies from SOX Section 404 |
| 12-Dec-05 | Affordability Challenges Housing Professionals |
| 08-Dec-05 | ICBA Applauds House Passage of Key Tax and Hurricane Relief Measures |
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November 2005 |
| Date | Title |
| 22-Nov-05 | ICBA Bancard Promotes Nevels to Senior Vice President |
| 18-Nov-05 | ICBA CEO Praises House for Clearing Strong FDIC Reform Measure |
| 16-Nov-05 | ICBA Applauds House Panel for Passing H.R. 3505 |
| 15-Nov-05 | ICBA Urges Banking Agencies to Support Meaningful Burden Reduction Measures |
| 14-Nov-05 | ICBA President Touts Success of Local Programs to Expand Homeownership |
| 10-Nov-05 | ICBA Commends Senate Banking for Its Oversight of Basel Capital Accords |
| 01-Nov-05 | ICBA Statement on Chairman Michael Oxley’s Announced Retirement from Congress |
| 01-Nov-05 | ICBA Statement on FDIC Chairman Powell’s Move to Hurricane Recovery Post |
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October 2005 |
| Date | Title |
| 31-Oct-05 | ICBA Commends Tax Reform Panel For Tackling Difficult Task |
| 31-Oct-05 | ICBA Chairman to Testify On Credit Union Tax-Exemption |
| 27-Oct-05 | ICBA Urges SOX Reform for Community Banks |
| 27-Oct-05 | ICBA Statement on House Financial Services Legislative Actions |
| 26-Oct-05 | ICBA Statement on House Passage of GSE Bill |
| 25-Oct-05 | ICBA Opposes Language in FCA Proposal |
| 25-Oct-05 | ICBA Applauds Ways and Means Committee for Examining Credit Union Tax-Exemption |
| 25-Oct-05 | ICBA Supports Improved GSE Regulation |
| 24-Oct-05 | ICBA Applauds Rep. Baker’s Recovery Corporation Measure |
| 24-Oct-05 | Bernanke Nomination: Independent Community Bankers of America Statement |
| 21-Oct-05 | ICBA Congratulates Top Community Bankers for 2005 |
| 18-Oct-05 | ICBA Endorses Regulatory Relief Legislation |
| 18-Oct-05 | Imaging Tops List of Technology for Community Banks |
| 18-Oct-05 | ICBA Statement on Senate Action to Reform Bank Deposit Insurance |
| 17-Oct-05 | ICBA Statement on Bankruptcy Law Taking Effect |
| 14-Oct-05 | ICBA Commends FASB for Progress on Loan Sale Guidance; Urges Further Change |
| 13-Oct-05 | Media Advisory: ICBA Chairman to Testify on Bank Regulatory Relief |
| 12-Oct-05 | ICBA Hires Two to Work with Congress and the Media |
| 12-Oct-05 | ICBA Mortgage Celebrates 500th Program Participant |
| 11-Oct-05 | Eight ICBA Bankers Are Among Top Women in Banking |
| 07-Oct-05 | ICBA Applauds House Data Security Bill |
| 06-Oct-05 | ICBA Concerned with SBA’s Disaster Efforts |
| 06-Oct-05 | ICBA Supports Revising Basel I |
| 05-Oct-05 | ICBA Endorses Hurricane Check Cashing Indemnification |
| 04-Oct-05 | ICBA Applauds Revised Basel II Plan |
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September 2005 |
| Date | Title |
| 29-Sep-05 | ICBA Opposes Lower Capital Standards for Credit Unions |
| 28-Sep-05 | ICBA Bancard Announces Remote Deposit for Community Banks
Relationship with Goldleaf Technologies Helps Banks Unlock Business Opportunities |
| 28-Sep-05 | ICBA Commends Congressional Oversight of Basel Capital Rules
Community Banks Call for Studying Rules’ Impact on Their Business |
| 28-Sep-05 | ICBA Bancard Announces Remote Deposit for Community Banks |
| 27-Sep-05 | ICBA Partners with U.S. Treasury to Promote Direct Deposit
Direct Deposit Selection Called ‘Safest, Fastest’ Way to Receive Federal Payment |
| 27-Sep-05 | ICBA Urges Targeted Tax Relief in Gulf Disaster Zone
Targeted Tax Incentives Are Vital To Rebuilding Devastated Areas |
| 27-Sep-05 | Texas Community Banker Elected to Industry Board |
| 26-Sep-05 | ICBA Praises Senate Small Business Katrina Measures
Senators Snowe, Kerry, Vitter and Landrieu Boost Beneficial SBA Loan Programs |
| 26-Sep-05 | ICBA Hires Associate Director of State Relations |
| 22-Sep-05 | ICBA Praises Beneficial Katrina Tax Relief Package
Tax Relief to Boost Employment For Small Businesses Lauded |
| 22-Sep-05 | ICBA Applauds GAO Report On ILCs
GAO Adds Its Voice To Growing Concern Over Mixing Banking and Commerce |
| 21-Sep-05 | ICBA Applauds SEC for Extending Small Filer Phase-in
Filing Extension Reduces Audit Costs For Community Banks |
| 20-Sep-05 | ICBA Urges FDIC/SEC To Ease Bank Regulatory Burden
Raising Asset-Size Threshold Achieves Meaningful Relief For Community Banks |
| 15-Sep-05 | ICBA Eyes Regional Preparedness and Recovery Plans
Contingency Plans Enable Community Banks To Reopen Quickly |
| 09-Sep-05 | ICBA Forms Hurricane Katrina Task Force
National community banker panel one of several ongoing storm responses |
| 08-Sep-05 | ICBA Presents Emergency Hurricane Proposals
Nearly 50 recommendations would help community banks aid recovery |
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August 2005 |
| Date | Title |
| 31-Aug-05 | ICBA, Powell Goldstein Urge Securities Law Reform for Community Banks |
| 31-Aug-05 | ICBA Applauds Settlement in Texas Credit Union Case |
| 30-Aug-05 | First State Bank Celebrates 125 Years
Bank was ICBA’s First Home |
| 30-Aug-05 | ICBA Supports American Red Cross Hurricane Relief Efforts
Encourages Community Banks to Take Action |
| 24-Aug-05 | Should Credit Unions Be Taxed?
New CRS Report Questions Tax Exempt Status |
| 23-Aug-05 | Little Leaguer’s Dream Comes True
Hometown Community Bank Elects 12-Year-Old Honorary President |
| 18-Aug-05 | ICBA Asks FDIC to Reject Wal-Mart Application
Requests a Public Hearing for Full Airing of Issues |
| 18-Aug-05 | ICBA Commends Magistrate’s Decision in Texas Credit Union Case |
| 17-Aug-05 | ICBA Reinsurance Elects New Officers |
| 15-Aug-05 | New Survey: ICBA Rated Most Effective Advocate |
| 11-Aug-05 | Wal-Mart Withholding ‘Essential Information’
ICBA and Coalition Object to Company’s FDIC Application |
| 10-Aug-05 | America's Community Bankers, Independent Community Bankers of America Support Community Credit Union Suit Against NCUA |
| 09-Aug-05 | ICBA Bancard Hires New Senior Vice President |
| 05-Aug-05 | ICBA and Foreword Financial Sponsor Bank Card Conference
September Event Geared to Community Bank Executives |
| 03-Aug-05 | Community Bankers Urge Closing of ILC Loophole
Wal-Mart’s Utah Application Requires Urgent Attention |
| 02-Aug-05 | ICBA Names Industry Veteran to Head New Southwest Regional Office |
| 01-Aug-05 | ICBA Praises Confirmations of New Banking Agency Chiefs |
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July 2005 |
| Date | Title |
| 29-Jul-05 | ICBA Statement on Senate GSE Reform |
| 29-Jul-05 | ICBA Welcomes Introduction of Senate Deposit Insurance Bill |
| 29-Jul-05 | ICBA Applauds Senate Introduction of Communities First Act
Proposal Offers Community Banks Regulatory and Tax Relief |
| 28-Jul-05 | ICBA Praises Rep. Hensarling's Efforts to Reduce Bank Regulatory Burden |
| 25-Jul-05 | Community Bankers Urge Senate to Focus GSE Reform on Safety and Soundness |
| 20-Jul-05 | ICBA Statement on Wal-Mart’s Application for Utah ILC |
| 19-Jul-05 | ICBA Applauds Revised CRA Rule
Calls Effort “Great First Step” |
| 19-Jul-05 | ICBA Announces Promotions
Services Development Staff Members Recognized |
| 19-Jul-05 | ICBA Applauds FDIC Proposal to Raise the Internal Control Threshold under FDICIA |
| 18-Jul-05 | ICBA UNVEILS CHECK PRINTING SERVICES PROGRAM
Main Street Checks Offering Member Discounts, Superior Service |
| 14-Jul-05 | ICBA Supports GSE Reform
Asks Senate to Adopt Bank Regulator Model |
| 13-Jul-05 | ICBA Applauds Credit Union Charter Choice Act
Legislation Would Roll-Back NCUA Rules |
| 06-Jul-05 | Homeownership Alliance Elects Camden Fine as New Chairman |
| 05-Jul-05 | ICBA Speaks Out on Data Security |
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June 2005 |
| Date | Title |
| 30-Jun-05 | ICBA Asks Banking Agencies to Reject Modifications to Commercial Loan Classifications |
| 30-Jun-05 | ICBA Applauds Effort to Update BSA Exam Procedures |
| 30-Jun-05 | ICBA and Foreword Financial Partner For Community Banker Education
Five Joint Manager-Level Conferences Planned |
| 22-Jun-05 | ICBA Announces Promotions and Changes
Staff Adjustments Part of Association’s Realignment |
| 21-Jun-05 | Community Banker Urges Senate to Include H.R. 2061 Provisions in Regulatory Relief Bill
ICBA Chairman Says Banks Are Drowning in Paperwork |
| 15-Jun-05 | ICBA Chief Economist Forecasts Housing Market Headed For Another Robust Year
Merski Says Home Prices to Cool |
| 14-Jun-05 | Small Business Wins—SBA Loan Program Funding Restored in House
ICBA Praises Rep. Velázquez and 234 Members for Winning Amendment |
| 14-Jun-05 | ICBA Supports Oxley-Frank Real Estate Powers Bill
Community Banks Could Better Serve their Communities |
| 09-Jun-05 | ICBA Supports Agencies' Regulatory Relief Efforts
Reich's Recommendations a Good Start Toward Reducing Burden |
| 07-Jun-05 | ICBA Praises Bipartisan Effort to Save Popular Small Business Program
Lawmakers Concerned About Access to Credit |
| 07-Jun-05 | ICBA Backs Restored Funding for Popular Loan Program
Supports LaTourette and Velazquez Bipartisan Effort for 7(a) loan program |
| 02-Jun-05 | ICBA Recognizes Top Performing Community Banks
Annual Listings Feature Top Member ROAs and ROEs |
| 01-Jun-05 | ICBA Bancard/TCM Bank Ranks 23rd in U.S.
Community Banks Harnes Collective Power |
| 01-Jun-05 | ICBA Welcomes New Fannie CEO Mudd
Strong Leadership Has Paved the Way for Fannie's Recovery |
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May 2005 |
| Date | Title |
| 25-May-05 | ICBA Calls Business Checking ILC Compromise Important First Step |
| 25-May-05 | ICBA Statement on House GSE Bill Markup |
| 24-May-05 | ICBA Testifies before FDIC on Rulemaking Petition to Preempt State Laws
Questions Whether Regulation is the Answer |
| 24-May-05 | ICBA and Fannie Mae Renew Partnership: Community Banks Receive Enhanced Secondary Market Assistance |
| 24-May-05 | ICBA Applauds Selection of Gilleran
New Seattle Federal Home Loan Bank Chief "Gutsy" Leader |
| 24-May-05 | ICBA Supports GSE Reform
Urges Portfolio Limits Based on Only Safety and Soundness |
| 23-May-05 | ICBA Joins Call to Enhance GSE Reform Bill
Coalition Proposes Amendment to H.R. 1461 |
| 19-May-05 | ICBA Testifies on Regulatory Relief at House Committee Hearing
Jorde Urges Adoption of Communities First Act Provisions |
| 16-May-05 | ICBA Welcomes New Auditing Guidance
New PCAOB Guidance Would Reduce Costs of Audits |
| 11-May-05 | ICBA: Basel II Capital Accord Should Be Delayed Until Impact Understood
More Study Needed, Viability of Community Banks at Risk |
| 10-May-05 | ICBA Urges Streamlined CRA Exams
Reduced Regulation Would Spur Greater Community Development |
| 09-May-05 | ICBA Celebrates 75th Anniversary Today
300 Community Bankers in D.C. Promoting Communities First Act |
| 04-May-05 | Thirty-two State Groups Endorse Communities First Act |
| 04-May-05 | ICBA Statement on Deposit Insurance Reform Legislation Passing the House |
| 03-May-05 | ICBA-Backed Communities First Act Introduced by Rep. Ryun |
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April 2005 |
| Date | Title |
| 29-Apr-05 | ICBA Announces National Community Bank Service Award Winners |
| 27-Apr-05 | ICBA Backs Bill to Bolster Small Business Financing |
| 27-Apr-05 | Statement on John Reich Nomination as OTS Director |
| 27-Apr-05 | ICBA Applauds Passage of Deposit Insurance Bill |
| 20-Apr-05 | Tax-Exempt Credit Union Industry Warrants Congressional Scrutiny |
| 20-Apr-05 | ICBA Cautions Congress on Rushing to Shorten Check-Hold Periods |
| 19-Apr-05 | ICBA Supports GSE Reform, Cautions Against Too Much Power |
| 18-Apr-05 | OTS Director Gilleran a "Gutsy" Public Leader, ICBA CEO Says |
| 15-Apr-05 | As Tax Day Arrives, $655 Billion Credit Union Industry Still Exempt |
| 14-Apr-05 | ICBA Commends Congress for Passing Bankruptcy Bill |
| 13-Apr-05 | ICBA Applauds House Members for Vote on Permanent Estate Tax Relief |
| 05-Apr-05 | ICBA Forms Alliance with American Red Cross
Community banks can serve as official Red Cross donation sites |
| 05-Apr-05 | ICBA Urges Careful Consideration on GSE Reform |
| 04-Apr-05 | ICBA Recommends Changes to Implementation of Sarbox Section 404 |
| 01-Apr-05 | ICBA Celebrates Community Banking Month |
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March 2005 |
| Date | Title |
| 31-Mar-05 | Consolidation of Banking Industry Jeopardizes Small Business Lending
New Studies Illustrate Importance of Community Banks |
| 28-Mar-05 | ICBA Presses President's Tax Panel to Increase Savings |
| 28-Mar-05 | ICBA to Fed: Eliminate Information Overload |
| 18-Mar-05 | ICBA Thanks Lawmakers for Supporting Community Bank Role in Social Security Reform |
| 16-Mar-05 | Community Bank Cardholder Wins Big |
| 16-Mar-05 | ICBA Inks Agreement to Provide Training Resources
Select Search Publications Serves Community Banks |
| 16-Mar-05 | Community Bank Cardholder Wins Big |
| 10-Mar-05 | ICBA Elects New Officers |
| 09-Mar-05 | ICBA National Convention Kicks Off 75th Anniversary Celebration |
| 09-Mar-05 | Community Bankers Contribute to San Antonio Homeownership |
| 09-Mar-05 | ICBA and SLFC Renew Contract |
| 08-Mar-05 | ICBA Praises New Savings Legislation |
| 08-Mar-05 | ICBA Enters Alliance with Promontory Interfinancial Network |
| 08-Mar-05 | ICBA Immediate Past Chairman Named To SEC Advisory Committee |
| 02-Mar-05 | ICBA Applauds Federal Reserve for Final Rule on Trust Preferred Securities |
| 01-Mar-05 | Habitat for Humanity and ICBA To Launch 'Hammers Across America' |
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February 2005 |
| Date | Title |
| 28-Feb-05 | New Study Finds No Good Reason for $30 Billion Credit Union Tax Exemption |
| 23-Feb-05 | ICBA Statement on FDIC/OCC Small Bank CRA Proposal |
| 18-Feb-05 | ICBA Praises Senate Judiciary Committee for Passage of Bankruptcy Reform |
| 17-Feb-05 | ICBA Praises Passage of Class Action Bill |
| 17-Feb-05 | ICBA Praises Rep. Hulshof for Permanent Estate Tax Relief Effort |
| 16-Feb-05 | ICBA Champions Bankruptcy Reform |
| 15-Feb-05 | ICBA National Convention Kicks Off 75th Anniversary Celebration |
| 10-Feb-05 | ICBA Testifies in Favor of Balanced Policy in Bankruptcy Reform |
| 08-Feb-05 | ICBA Applauds Bush Budget for Promoting Individual Savings Options |
| 08-Feb-05 | ICBA Voices Support for "Aggie Bonds" Bill
Legislation Would Help Beginning Farmers and Ranchers |
| 01-Feb-05 | ICBA Executive Banking Institute Dates Set |
| 01-Feb-05 | Independent Banker Names 2005 Rising Stars |
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January 2005 |
| Date | Title |
| 27-Jan-05 | ICBA Reinsurance Elects New Officers |
| 26-Jan-05 | ICBA Bancard and Community Banks Rank as Power Players |
| 26-Jan-05 | ICBA Applauds Rural Economic Investment Act
Legislation Would Help Rural Borrowers |
| 25-Jan-05 | Longtime ICBA Seccurities President Retires |
| 25-Jan-05 | ICBA Leader to Represent Community Banks on National Payments Board |
| 25-Jan-05 | ICBA Names Industry Veteran to Head New Rocky Mountain Central Plains Office |
| 24-Jan-05 | ICBA Strongly Supports OTS CRA Proposal |
| 14-Jan-05 | ICBA Criticizes NCUA Disclosures for Credit Union Conversions |
| 11-Jan-05 | ICBA Members Receive Dividend |
| 11-Jan-05 | ICBA Hosts Electronic Payments Teleconference |
| 07-Jan-05 | ICBA Applauds Formation of New Tax Panel |
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