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www.nebankers.org 10 Extraordinary Service for Extraordinary Members. again host dozens of state association delegations during the summit as part of our Washington Visit Program this year. And we will continue to develop tools to help you learn and practice the art of grassroots advocacy. 2012 offered several examples of how engaging in the legislative and regulatory processes can make a difference. Responding to an outpouring of concerns by bankers, regu- lators first extended the comment period on Basel III and then delayed its effective date as it considers recommended changes. Congress passed ATMplacard legislation to protect banks from frivolous but expensive lawsuits, and it enabled the SEC to relax registration requirements for smaller banks. In addition, the credit union industry’s bid for more com- mercial lending powers was again thwarted. These are significant accomplishments that all are attribut- able to bankers’ engagement—engagement that is on display and enhanced at the Government Relations Summit. I hope to see you there. Z Reach Frank Keating by email at fkeating@aba.com . ÆÏ Ï&ISERV Ï)NC ÏORÏITSÏAFlLIATES We’re lighting the digital path to more valuable customer connections. With Fiserv, you have the power to illuminate. The power within. getsolutions@fiserv.com 800-872-7882 www.fiserv.com Uncompromising Quality. Baird Holm represents Ànancial institutions and bank holding companies, in all aspects of banking and lending law. To learn more about our practice, please visit our website at www.bairdholm.com . 1500 Woodmen Tower Omaha, NE 68102 www.bairdholm.com 402.344.0500 Jonathan J. Wegner “Their legal guidance is practical, efÀcient, and positively delivered.” Chambers USA Q Building Relationships — continued