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Rob Stott
Rob Stott is a contributing editor to Associations Now.
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Government Relations Will Continue If Government Shuts Down
Barring an eleventh-hour deal, the federal government could be heading toward its first shutdown since 1996. Even if…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
College Players’ Group Helps Athletes Launch National NCAA Protest
It was a small gesture, but by marking up their gear last weekend, several college players launched the…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
NASE Helps Members Get Ready for Healthcare Exchanges
As open enrollment for the new healthcare system approaches, one association is working to prepare America’s self-employed and…
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Internet Piracy Battle Brings Search Engines Into the Mix
A new study released by the Motion Picture Association of America found that search engines play a critical…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Family Physicians Embrace Credible Online Health Resources
More and more, consumers are turning to online medical resources to self-diagnose, a reality that the healthcare industry…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Navy Yard Shooting: Preventing a Tragedy at the Office
As investigators search for a motive in the Washington, DC, Navy Yard shooting, the tragic incident draws attention…
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OperationsArticleOver 5 years old
Recovery in Colorado: Groups Move in as Floodwaters Retreat
After a week of downpours and record flooding, rescue efforts continue and cleanup is underway in Colorado. Associations…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Press Groups Welcome Senate Progress on Media Shield Law
Legislation that would offer more protection for journalists who use confidential sources nearly got hung up over a…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Transgender Law Gets Its First Treatise
The first-of-its-kind guide from the American Bar Association offers a roadmap for navigating the legal issues that touch…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Travel Groups on Board With New TSA Security Program
Recent expansions of the Transportation Security Administration’s Pre-Check program, aimed at cutting the wait time at airport security…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
After Stalling, Wrestling Adapts to Remain an Olympic Sport
After wrestling was removed from the core sports program of the Summer Olympics seven months ago, the sport’s…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
High School Sports Group Tackles Concussion Crisis
Concussions remain a serious topic of concern in sports and at every level of participation. One group is…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
International Meetings Industry Expects Meetings Growth in 2014
Despite continued global economic struggles, international meetings industry leaders predicted strong growth as the calendar turns.
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Groups Focus on Health and Safety as Students Go Back to School
As students throughout the country dive back into the books, several school-related associations are hard at work promoting…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Foes Join in Praising Proposal to Relax Mortgage Rules
A proposed new Qualified Residential Mortgage rule, introduced last week by federal regulators, received praise from both consumer…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
What If Labor Day Traffic Were the Norm?
Congested highways like the ones you may have encountered in your travels last weekend could become an everyday…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Endangered Artifacts Create Buzz for Museums Group
An online poll asking the public to choose the top 10 endangered artifacts in Virginia drew over 181,000…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Boomer Brain Drain: Are Employers Capturing What They Know?
The federal government is facing a potential crisis as large numbers of senior employees with expertise that’s not…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
AARP Study: As Boomers Age, Family Caregiver Shortage Looms
By 2030, the United States will be faced with a family-caregiver shortage, according to a new analysis by…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
March on Washington: Youth Urged to March Beyond Washington
Thousands have converged on Washington, DC, over the past week to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the 1963…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Sound Structure: Transparency, Mission Help Code Council Succeed
The standard-setting International Code Council relies on a thorough and transparent review process to avoid overreacting to tragedy—such…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Small Businesses Stay Loyal to Customer Loyalty Programs
Loyalty programs continue to help small- and medium-sized businesses generate regular customer engagement, according to a recent survey.…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Labor Data: Many Cloud Computing Jobs Go Unfilled
The latest labor data shows a rise in the number of cloud computing jobs, but millions of positions…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Despite Unrest, Window Remains Open for Associations in Middle East
As conflict rages on in the Middle East and North Africa and as governments continue to try to…
