The National Credit Union Administration also announced that more than 1, 000 credit unions are increasing their lending to small businesses -- including farmers.

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In its quarterly regulatory filing today Goldman named the National Credit Union Administration as a possible plaintiff in upcoming legal battles over mortgage securities.

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According to the National Credit Union Administration, Credit Union membership reached an all time high of 91.8 million last year, adding 1.3 million customers just last year, reports CNN.

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