Pass the Aspirin.(COMMUNITY BANKING)

ABA Banking Journal, March, 2008

The Headache: Banking In "Interesting Times"

As the economy continued to challenge bankers, we asked "Pass the Aspirin" prescribers what effects their banks were feeling and what they were doing about it. Among our questions:

* What impact has the Fed's recent interest rate cuts had on your market and activity at your bank?

* Has your bank made any significant shift in credit stance in the last six months?

* How does your local economy today compare to a year ago?

* What steps has your bank been taking to ride out this troublesome period?

If you'd like to become a prescriber, e-mail www.passtheaspirinplus.com.

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