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WASHINGTON—While Sunday night’s Senate vote marked a major step toward ending the federal government shutdown, the process of fully reopening agencies could take several more days—and potentially stretch into the weekend—according to Defense Credit Union Council Chief Advocacy Officer Jason Stverak.

WASHINGTON—As lawmakers reconvene in Washington, fresh negotiations to end the ongoing federal government shutdown could carry a significant win for credit union industry stakeholders: the possible reversal of the mass reductions in force (RIFs) initiated since Oct. 1 — including the termination of staff at the CDFI Fund.

WASHINGTON—The Senate has reached a deal to end the federal government shutdown, in an agreement that would also reverse the mass federal layoffs that have disrupted operations at key agencies—including the Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund—since Oct. 1.

Every Veterans Day, we pause to honor the men and women who have stood guard for our freedoms. For credit unions, that recognition of their service doesn’t end at the close of their military career. It continues every day at the teller line, on base, and in the communities our heroes call home.

The federal government shutdown has halted paychecks for millions of government employees. Many of these employees and their families are in distress, facing difficult decisions about which essential expenses to cover.