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Access to Democracy guest, Mara Humphrey, is the President & CEO of Minnesota Credit Union Network. Ms. Humphrey explains how credit unions are uniquely organized and operated to serve the financial needs of consumers, organizations and businesses. She highlights the similarities and the differences between credit unions and banks. Mara talks about the history and evolution of Minnesota's member-owned financial cooperatives (credit unions). She describes the state and federal agencies that charter, regulate, and insure credit unions. The important functions of the state and national credit union trade associations are also explained. Learn why and how credit unions advocate for the financial well-being of consumers.