Past VBA President, Betsy Duke, Has Been Confirmed by the U.S. Senate to Fill a Vacancy on the Federal Reserve Board of Governors
Past VBA President and ABA Chairman and TowneBank COO, Betsy Duke, has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate to fill a vacancy on the Federal Reserve Board of Governors for a term ending in 2012. Duke was nominated by President Bush in May of 2007 and a confirmation hearing was held for Duke and two other nominees last summer. Confirmation came today with no formal vote just as the senate prepared to adjourn for the July 4 recess. The VBA is extremely proud to have a past president serving on the Federal Reserve Board of Governors and we wish Betsy well in this new endeavor. ... More
VBA Comments on HUD’s RESPA Proposal
The VBA filed a comment letter with the Department of Housing and Urban Development on June 10th in response to its proposed changes to the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act regulations. ... More
115th VBA Annual Convention Photos
VBA Director of Communications, Courtney Fleming, took more than 300 photos at the 115th VBA Annual Convention at The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island and those photos are now online for all to enjoy. Click here to access the Photo Album page of the VBA website. The Annual Convention album is at the bottom of the page.Enjoy!
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