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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
A Batty Idea: Why Wind Turbines Are Slowing Down This Fall
With the backing of the American Wind Energy Association, 17 different turbine manufacturers announced last week that they…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Financial Groups Critical of Federal Complaint Database
In comments to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, groups representing banks and credit unions maintain that the current…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Transportation Committee Pushes for Clarity on Airline Fees
A U.S. Transportation Department advisory committee this week recommended that airlines transparently disclose fees and seat sizes to…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Library Groups Offer Support to FCC in Net Neutrality Case
A coalition of library organizations has stepped into the legal showdown between the Federal Communications Commission and the…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Starting a Trend? French Retailers Take Stand on Food Waste
With legislative pressure ramping up in France, a number of the country’s retailers said last week that they…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Best Benefit Ever: A New Breed of Service for Cattle Ranchers
With its latest member benefit, the American Gelbvieh Association brings data analysis and genetic-management tools to cattle breeding.
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Traffic Jam: Associations React to Urban Mobility Scorecard
The nation’s roads are more packed now than they’ve ever been, according to a new report out of…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Internet Association Raises Concerns Over Student-Privacy Bill
A proposed bill that would boost privacy rights for students is far too broad, according to the trade…
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Business DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
The Future of Rental Cars Is Here
While ride-sharing platforms such as Uber and Lyft get much of the attention these days, tech-friendly car-sharing options…
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Conscious InclusionArticleOver 5 years old
CompTIA Releases New Video Encouraging Girls to Explore IT
The video is the latest resource to come out of the IT industry group’s push to get more…
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Shooting Highlights Safety Concerns for TV News Crews
Associations in the television news industry had safety concerns prior to this week's murder of a Virginia TV…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Conference Circuit: Bankruptcy Trustees Meet in Chicago
The National Association of Bankruptcy Trustees’ 2015 Annual Convention began in Chicago this week.
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
New Coalition Aims to Bring Standards to Dietary Supplement Industry
The growing dietary supplement industry has moved one step closer to safety standardization.
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Journalism Group: Trump’s Treatment of Jorge Ramos Unfair
The National Association of Hispanic Journalists spoke out against the Trump campaign's decision to forcibly remove Univision reporter…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Awards Industry to Football Star: Participation Matters, Too
An NFL linebacker drew headlines recently when he took away his sons' sports participation awards. That personal decision…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
CrossFit, Groups Fight Over DC Personal Trainer Regulations
Forthcoming regulations for personal trainers in the District of Columbia have many in the industry—particularly those affiliated with…
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FundraisingArticleOver 5 years old
First .dog Website Launches to Support Rescue Groups
Wednesday is National Dog Day, and to celebrate, the Petfinder Foundation is bringing man’s best friend into the…
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How the Tech World Turned Heartbleed Into a Net Positive
After a major exploit was found in a widely used piece of open-source security software, the tech industry…
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Business DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
The Good and Bad of Lower Flight Prices
If you’re looking to fly soon, now’s the time to buy, as the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Growth In Women-Related Cannabis Groups
The number of women entrepreneurs in the marijuana industry is on the rise. So too are the number…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
I Can’t Live Without My … Waze App
This community-based traffic and navigation app allows drivers to share real-time traffic and road information to save each…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
News Quiz: What’s Giving Restaurateurs Heartburn?
Welcome to the weekly news quiz, where we test your nose for association news. In this edition: America…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
NCAA’s Paid Athlete Problem Isn’t Fading Away
While the collegiate athletic association won a big battle this week after Northwestern University football players were denied…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
New Orleans: Returning to Life, a Decade After Katrina
While Hurricane Katrina knocked the wind out of New Orleans—displacing hundreds of thousands of people and devastating the…
