U.S. Senate confirms Metsger for credit union post

Portland Business Journal:

The U.S. Senate has confirmed former Oregon lawmaker Rick Metsger for one of three spots on the National Credit Union Administration board.

President Barack Obama nominated him for the position in May.

"Rick Metsger is an excellent pick for our National Credit Union Association Board, with a deep knowledge of the issues faced by credit unions large and small," said Oregon U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley, in a news release. "I know Rick will do a great job representing Oregon values in his new position.”

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