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NRC Accelerates Review of Kemmerer Power Station Construction Permit
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following news release:
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NRC Accelerates Review of Kemmerer Power Station Construction Permit
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The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has set a more aggressive schedule and aims to complete its review by the end of 2025 on TerraPower's construction permit application for Kemmerer Power Station Unit 1 in Kemmerer, Wyoming.
Frequent and productive engagements with TerraPower, along with other efficiency gains, mean the NRC could complete reviews by Dec. 31, 2025, 6 months ahead of the current schedule. The accelerated timeline
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WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following news release:
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NRC Accelerates Review of Kemmerer Power Station Construction Permit
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The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has set a more aggressive schedule and aims to complete its review by the end of 2025 on TerraPower's construction permit application for Kemmerer Power Station Unit 1 in Kemmerer, Wyoming.
Frequent and productive engagements with TerraPower, along with other efficiency gains, mean the NRC could complete reviews by Dec. 31, 2025, 6 months ahead of the current schedule. The accelerated timelinedepends on a continued commitment from TerraPower to resolve the remaining issues in a timely manner.
TerraPower, through its subsidiary US SFR Owner, filed the application in March 2024, requesting a permit to build the sodium-cooled, advanced reactor design on a site near an existing coal-fired power plant. The 345-megawatt electric Natrium plant includes an energy storage system to temporarily boost output up to 500 MWe, when needed. If the NRC issues the construction permit, TerraPower would need to submit a separate operating license application.
A copy of the TerraPower construction permit application, is available at the Lincoln County Library, 519 Emerald St. in Kemmerer. More information about new reactor licensing is available on the NRC website.
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Original text here: https://www.nrc.gov/cdn/doc-collection-news/2025/25-040.pdf
FCC: Chairman Carr Unveils "Build America Agenda" in South Dakota
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following news release:
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Chairman Carr Unveils "Build America Agenda" in South Dakota
Speech Sets Out FCC's Principal Infrastructure Policy Agenda
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SIOUX FALLS, SD, July, 2, 2025-- Today, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr delivered the first major policy speech of his Chairmanship in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. In the speech, he outlined his "Build America Agenda" for the Federal Communications Commission.
"It is time to unleash new growth and opportunity. It is time to build. Through the FCC's Build America Agenda, we will
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WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following news release:
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Chairman Carr Unveils "Build America Agenda" in South Dakota
Speech Sets Out FCC's Principal Infrastructure Policy Agenda
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SIOUX FALLS, SD, July, 2, 2025-- Today, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr delivered the first major policy speech of his Chairmanship in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. In the speech, he outlined his "Build America Agenda" for the Federal Communications Commission.
"It is time to unleash new growth and opportunity. It is time to build. Through the FCC's Build America Agenda, we willdo exactly that."--FCC Chairman Brendan Carr
Highlights from Chairman Carr's Build America Agenda:
* Unleashing High-Speed Infrastructure Builds - The FCC must do its part to unleash high-speed infrastructure builds in communities all across the country. We made a lot of good progress on this front during President Trump's first term but there is more work to be done to cut red tape that is driving up costs and holding back Internet builds.
* Restoring America's Leadership in Wireless - We also need to free up more spectrum that connects our communities and restore America's wireless leadership. This is an important step because freeing up spectrum creates jobs, increases competition, and drives down prices for consumers.
* Boosting America's Space Economy - From the high-speed Internet services they are offering to protecting the homeland, our space industry is delivering real results for the country. We must ensure that U.S. businesses dominate in orbit.
* Cutting Red Tape and Modernizing FCC Operations - Outdated and unnecessary regulations from Washington can derail efforts to bring communities across the digital divide. That is why our Build America Agenda includes a comprehensive initiative to eliminate rules and regulations that are unlawful, outdated, or no longer necessary.
* Advancing National Security and Public Safety - Our Build America Agenda will ensure the U.S. maintains secure and resilient networks. It will extend America's leadership over China in the race for critical technologies like 5G, 6G, and AI so that American companies continue to be the gold standard around the world.
* Strengthening America's Workforce - We cannot advance a Build America Agenda without a strong U.S. workforce. That is why the FCC is already working to ensure that tower and telecom crews can operate in a safe and sustainable environment with rising wages. By looking out for the American worker, we will see continued growth ahead.
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Original text here: https://www.fcc.gov/document/chairman-carr-build-agenda-america-speech-0
Venetian Resort Las Vegas Settles Religious Discrimination and Retaliation Lawsuit
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release:
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The Venetian Resort Las Vegas Settles Religious Discrimination and Retaliation Lawsuit
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Hotel to pay $850,000 to Employees Claiming Denial of Religious Accommodations
LAS VEGAS - Venetian Las Vegas Gaming, LLC and Venetian Las Vegas Marketing, Inc. (collectively doing business as "The Venetian Resort Las Vegas"), a hotel and casino resort on the Las Vegas Strip, will pay $850,000 and implement significant policy changes via a three-year consent decree to settle a religious discrimination
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WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release:
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The Venetian Resort Las Vegas Settles Religious Discrimination and Retaliation Lawsuit
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Hotel to pay $850,000 to Employees Claiming Denial of Religious Accommodations
LAS VEGAS - Venetian Las Vegas Gaming, LLC and Venetian Las Vegas Marketing, Inc. (collectively doing business as "The Venetian Resort Las Vegas"), a hotel and casino resort on the Las Vegas Strip, will pay $850,000 and implement significant policy changes via a three-year consent decree to settle a religious discriminationand retaliation lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the agency announced today.
The EEOC's suit charged that the Venetian Resort violated federal law by refusing to accommodate the sincerely held religious beliefs of a class of employees, which included a diversity of faiths as outlined in the complaint. The suit further alleged that the Venetian retaliated against employees who opposed these acts of religious discrimination. The suit continues that in some cases, the denial of accommodations led to discipline, denial of promotion opportunities, and discharge or constructive discharge.
Such alleged conduct violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The Charges of Discrimination that gave rise to the lawsuit were filed with the EEOC prior to the 2022 sale of the Venetian Resort Las Vegas. The lawsuit, EEOC v. Venetian Las Vegas Gaming, LLC, et al. dba The Venetian Resort Las Vegas, Case No.: 2:25-cv-01148), was filed by the EEOC in U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada following a lengthy voluntary pre-litigation mediation process after a resolution could not be achieved through the agency's conciliation process.
In addition to monetary relief, the consent decree settling the suit provides for training of all Venetian employees, managers, and supervisors on employee rights and employers' obligations regarding religious accommodations under Title VII. The decree also requires that the Venetian retain a third-party, independent monitor to assist with review and revision of its religious accommodation policies and complaint procedures, and the tracking of the Venetian's compliance for the 36-months it is under the consent decree.
EEOC Acting Chair Andrea Lucas said, "The law protects the rights of workers in our pluralistic society to live out their various faiths in the workplace. As this case shows, reasonable accommodation might look like, among other things, allowing certain days off for Sabbatarians or Buddhists and allowing beards for Orthodox Christians. It also means not punishing anyone who speaks out in favor of these rights."
"We commend the Venetian Resort for their cooperation in the early resolution of this lawsuit and agreeing to implement proactive measures to ensure religious accommodation requests are handled more effectively," said Anna Park, Regional Attorney for the EEOC's Los Angeles District, whose jurisdiction includes Las Vegas. "Employers are reminded of the importance of understanding their obligations under Title VII in accommodating religious beliefs of their employees, especially after the U.S. Supreme Court clarified the standard for granting religious accommodations."
For more information on religious discrimination, including the recent Supreme Court decision regarding religious accommodations, please visit https://www.eeoc.gov/religious-discrimination. For more information on retaliation, please visit https://www.eeoc.gov/retaliation.
The Los Angeles District includes central and southern California, southern Nevada, Hawaii, Guam, American Samoa, Wake Island, and the Northern Mariana Islands with offices in Los Angeles, Fresno, Las Vegas, San Diego and Honolulu.
If you believe you have been discriminated against at work, please contact the EEOC at 800-669-4000.
The EEOC is the sole federal agency authorized to investigate and litigate against businesses and other private sector employers for violations of federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination. For public sector employers, the EEOC shares jurisdiction with the Department of Justice's Civil Rights Division; the EEOC is responsible for investigating charges against state and local government employers before referring them to DOJ for potential litigation. The EEOC also is responsible for coordinating the federal government's employment antidiscrimination effort. More information about the EEOC is available at www.eeoc.gov. Stay connected with the latest EEOC news by subscribing to our email updates.
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Original text here: https://www.eeoc.gov/newsroom/venetian-resort-las-vegas-settles-religious-discrimination-and-retaliation-lawsuit
USITC Analyzes Market Conditions and Outlook for Professional Services in Annual Services Report
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The U.S. International Trade Commission issued the following news release:
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USITC Analyzes Market Conditions and Outlook for Professional Services in Annual Services Report
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The United States remained the world's largest services market and was the world's leading exporter and importer of services in 2023*, reports the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) in its new publication, Recent Trends in U.S. Services Trade: 2025 Annual Report. The U.S. services sector also continued to be the largest sector of the U.S. economy.
The USITC, an independent, nonpartisan,
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WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The U.S. International Trade Commission issued the following news release:
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USITC Analyzes Market Conditions and Outlook for Professional Services in Annual Services Report
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The United States remained the world's largest services market and was the world's leading exporter and importer of services in 2023*, reports the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) in its new publication, Recent Trends in U.S. Services Trade: 2025 Annual Report. The U.S. services sector also continued to be the largest sector of the U.S. economy.
The USITC, an independent, nonpartisan,factfinding federal agency, compiles the report annually. Each year's report presents a qualitative and quantitative overview of U.S. trade in services and highlights some of the services sectors and geographic markets that significantly contribute to recent services trade performance.
This year's report focuses on trade in professional services, including accounting and auditing, advertising, architecture and engineering, education, legal, and management consulting services. The report includes a special topic section on research and development services, as well as two thematic chapters.
* The first thematic chapter focuses on how skills gaps and the introduction of new technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), are affecting the competitiveness of professional services suppliers.
* The second indicates how changing demographics, including aging and income growth, in advanced and emerging markets; businesses' ongoing digitalization; and the move by many manufacturing firms to reorganize their supply chains during the COVID-19 pandemic are driving demand for certain professional services after the pandemic.
In recent years, professional services suppliers, such as those listed below, have adopted new technologies to improve productivity, lower costs, and address increased constraints in skilled labor supply.
* Accounting and Auditing Services: Firms are using new technologies and outsourcing or offshoring to improve productivity and lower costs. Firms are reducing the cost of supplying these services by automating and importing lower-skilled tax and auditing functions, while driving revenue growth through higher-value advisory services.
* Architecture and Engineering Services: Firms have had difficulties in hiring and retaining skilled workers, and in response some are offering mentorship, internship opportunities, and flexible work schedules. New technologies like AI, building information modeling, and drone surveillance are increasingly used for design, risk assessment, 3D modeling, and other applications.
* Legal Services: New technologies have led to the growth of lower-priced and more technically sophisticated alternative legal services providers and legal technology companies. U.S. firms supplying legal services in foreign markets are using technology to increase efficiency but are also facing complex regulatory environments.
The demand for professional services in the following sectors reflects changing demographics and expanding digitalization.
* Advertising Services: This industry has seen a sharp decline in demand for linear television content and a sharp rise in demand for video streaming services content. Firms are also seeing growing demand for content developed for social media platforms, and increasingly use AI technologies to target consumers more effectively.
* Education Services: Many U.S. universities have sought to attract international students to boost declining domestic enrollments and offset funding shortfalls. The international branch campuses of some U.S. universities have struggled to enroll enough students or attract adequate financing, with many such campuses closing in recent years.
* Management Consulting Services: Demand has been driven by the need for assistance in dealing with technological advancements and shifts in workplace habits, along with supply chain optimization and sustainability initiatives. Traditional consulting firms have been impacted by rising competition from IT firms, small niche companies, and freelance consulting platforms.
The USITC hosted its 18th annual services roundtable on October 30, 2024. The discussion, summarized in the report, focused on how widespread workforce gaps and aging demographics are affecting U.S. services industries, how some graduates of U.S. schools and universities are struggling to find employment within the first two years, and how AI is expected to augment or replace many tasks in professional services, among other topics.
Recent Trends in U.S. Services Trade: 2025 Annual Report (Inv. No. 332-605, USITC Publication 5643, July 2025) is available on the USITC website. An interactive dashboard supplements the report.
*The latest year available for cross-border services trade data is 2023; the latest year available for affiliate sales and purchases data is 2022.
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Original text here: https://www.usitc.gov/press_room/news_release/2025/er0702_67257.htm
NCUA Prohibits Two Individuals In June 2025
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 2 -- The National Credit Union Administration issued the following news release:
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NCUA Prohibits Two Individuals In June 2025
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ALEXANDRIA, Va. (June 30, 2025) - The National Credit Union Administration issued one letter notice of prohibition and one-consent based prohibition order in June 2025. The individuals named below are permanently prohibited from participating in the affairs of any federally insured depository institution.
Notice of Prohibition:
* Christian Wright, former employee of Mid American Credit Union, Wichita, Kansas, was convicted and sentenced
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ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 2 -- The National Credit Union Administration issued the following news release:
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NCUA Prohibits Two Individuals In June 2025
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ALEXANDRIA, Va. (June 30, 2025) - The National Credit Union Administration issued one letter notice of prohibition and one-consent based prohibition order in June 2025. The individuals named below are permanently prohibited from participating in the affairs of any federally insured depository institution.
Notice of Prohibition:
* Christian Wright, former employee of Mid American Credit Union, Wichita, Kansas, was convicted and sentencedin the District Court for Johnson County with the offense of Theft Over $100,000 in violation of K.S.A. Sec. 21-5801.
Order of Prohibition:
* Kevin Spratt, former employee of Police & Fire Federal Credit Union, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, agreed and consented to the issuance of a prohibition order and agreed to comply with all its terms to settle and resolve the NCUA Board's claim against him.
The NCUA, on occasion, issues administrative orders, which are formal, legally enforceable orders issued pursuant to Section 206 of the Federal Credit Union Act. Generally, the NCUA issues administrative orders when it finds that a credit union -- or persons affiliated with a credit union -- have violated a law, rule, or regulation; breached a fiduciary duty; or engaged in an unsafe or unsound practice.
The three most common orders issued by the NCUA include:
* An Order to Cease and Desist, which requires an institution or individual to take action (or refrain from taking action), including making restitution
* An Order of Prohibition, which prohibits an individual from ever working for a federally insured financial institution
* An Order Assessing Civil Money Penalties, which requires an institution or individual to pay an assessed penalty amount
Agency enforcement orders and notices are searchable by name, institution, city, state, and year on the NCUA's Administrative Orders webpage. The webpage also provides links to the federal enforcement actions of federal banking agencies against other institutions or their affiliated parties.
The public may view NCUA enforcement orders online or the public may order copies by mail from the NCUA at 1775 Duke Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314-3428.
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Original text here: https://ncua.gov/newsroom/press-release/2025/ncua-prohibits-two-individuals-june-2025
EEOC Sues Rock Snowpark for Religious Discrimination
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release:
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EEOC Sues Rock Snowpark for Religious Discrimination
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Lawsuit claims employee was fired over faith-based social media posts
MILWAUKEE-- Crystal Ridge Ski Area, LLC, doing business as The Rock Snowpark, a winter sports park and summer events venue in Franklin, Wisconsin, violated federal law when it terminated a lift operations manager because of his religion, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charged in a lawsuit announced today.
According to the suit, the Rock
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WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release:
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EEOC Sues Rock Snowpark for Religious Discrimination
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Lawsuit claims employee was fired over faith-based social media posts
MILWAUKEE-- Crystal Ridge Ski Area, LLC, doing business as The Rock Snowpark, a winter sports park and summer events venue in Franklin, Wisconsin, violated federal law when it terminated a lift operations manager because of his religion, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charged in a lawsuit announced today.
According to the suit, the RockSnowpark fired a Christian employee, because of his religious beliefs, in violation of federal law. The EEOC alleges that the employee frequently posted Bible verses and faith-based messages on his personal social media account. Although his posts made no mention of the workplace or coworkers, his supervisor told him to refrain from posting them. After confirming with the supervisor that he could continue sharing scripture, the employee was fired three days later for posting another Bible verse.
"All employees have the right to earn a living free from discrimination based on their religious beliefs," said EEOC Acting Chair Andrea Lucas. "While employers must remain alert to potential harassment in the workplace, religious statements made outside of work that do not reference or impact anyone in the workplace do not constitute unlawful harassment."
The alleged discharge violated Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits discrimination because of an individual's religion. The EEOC filed suit (EEOC v. Crystal Ridge Ski Area, LLC d/b/a The Rock Snowpark, LLC, Case No. 25-cv-940) in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, Milwaukee Division after first attempting to reach a pre-litigation settlement through its administrative conciliation process.
For more information on religious discrimination, please visit https://www.eeoc.gov/religious-discrimination.
The EEOC's Chicago District Office has jurisdiction over Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Iowa.
The EEOC is the sole federal agency authorized to investigate and litigate against businesses and other private sector employers for violations of federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination. For public sector employers, the EEOC shares jurisdiction with the Department of Justice's Civil Rights Division; the EEOC is responsible for investigating charges against state and local government employers before referring them to DOJ for potential litigation. The EEOC also is responsible for coordinating the federal government's employment antidiscrimination effort. More information about the EEOC is available at www.eeoc.gov. Stay connected with the latest EEOC news by subscribing to our email updates.
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Original text here: https://www.eeoc.gov/newsroom/eeoc-sues-rock-snowpark-religious-discrimination
Aldersgate Federal Credit Union Closes
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 2 -- The National Credit Union Administration issued the following news release:
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Aldersgate Federal Credit Union Closes
Member Deposits Remain Protected to at Least $250,000 by the Share Insurance Fund
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ALEXANDRIA, VA (July 1, 2025) - The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) today liquidated Aldersgate Federal Credit Union of Marion, Illinois. Member deposits are federally insured by the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund up to $250,000.
The decision to liquidate Aldersgate Federal Credit Union and discontinue operations was made after determining
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ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 2 -- The National Credit Union Administration issued the following news release:
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Aldersgate Federal Credit Union Closes
Member Deposits Remain Protected to at Least $250,000 by the Share Insurance Fund
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ALEXANDRIA, VA (July 1, 2025) - The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) today liquidated Aldersgate Federal Credit Union of Marion, Illinois. Member deposits are federally insured by the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund up to $250,000.
The decision to liquidate Aldersgate Federal Credit Union and discontinue operations was made after determiningthe credit union was insolvent and had no prospect for restoring viable operations. The credit union violated numerous provisions of the Federal Credit Union Act and NCUA Rules and Regulations, including operating in an unsafe and unsound manner.
NCUA's Asset Management and Assistance Center will issue correspondence to individuals holding verified share accounts in the credit union. Members may direct questions and other inquiries concerning their accounts to NCUA's Asset Management and Assistance Center:
Aldersgate Federal Credit Union
c/o National Credit Union Administration
10910 Domain Drive, Suite 200
Austin, Texas 78758
1.877.715.0777 or 512.231.7940
amacmail@ncua.gov
Members with additional questions about their insurance coverage may contact NCUA's Consumer Assistance Center toll free at 800-755-1030. The Center answers calls Monday - Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Eastern. Individuals may also visit the Share Insurance Estimator(Opens new window) at MyCreditUnion.gov at any time for more information about their insurance coverage.
Aldersgate Federal Credit Union served 811 members and had assets of $10,577,346, according to the credit union's most recent Call Report. Chartered in 1962, Aldersgate Federal Credit Union served the ministerial and probationary members, full time employees, local pastors, clergy persons and diaconal ministers under appointment of the bishop of the Illinois Great Rivers Conference of the United Methodist Church.
Liquidation Notice to Creditors of Aldersgate Federal Credit Union
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Original text here: https://ncua.gov/newsroom/press-release/2025/aldersgate-federal-credit-union-closes
