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Credit unions need flexibility to lend more to small businesses

Credit unions can boost small business lending to help economy if caps on lending are raised, says David Adams, CEO of the Michigan Credit Union League.

Happenings

THURSDAY, SEPT. 9

Redbirds Repeat as American Northern Division Champs

MEMPHIS, TN - The Memphis Redbirds are heading to the playoffs for the second consecutive year for the first time in team history. The Redbirds defeated the Iowa Cubs in Des Moines on Monday afternoon with a 9th inning home run from Mark Hamilton to punch their ticket to the postseason.