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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Baucus, Hatch Outline Tax Reform Approach
The lawmakers leading the tax reform effort in the Senate say they plan to start with a “blank…
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Association Agenda: Comprehensive Tax Reform Weights on Legacy
Leading lawmakers on both sides of the aisle eye comprehensive tax reform legacy.
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Landmark Immigration Reform Bill Faces Tough Road in House
While a bill offering comprehensive immigration reform in the Senate passed on Thursday in a bipartisan vote with…
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21st Century Privacy Coalition: Telecom Firms Form Privacy Group
The 21st Century Privacy Coalition, a new privacy group formed by leading U.S. communications companies will push for…
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Roundup: Groups Speak Up on Same-Sex Marriage Decisions
All eyes were on the U.S. Supreme Court Wednesday when they offered their opinions on a series of…
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Headwear Association: Use Your Head, Wear a Hat This Summer
With the sun at its most intense this time of year, The Headwear Association kicks its skin cancer…
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Associations Back Legislation to Shut Down Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
New legislation was introduced in Congress that would shut down Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. A number of…
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American Parkinson Disease Association: Kanye West Lyrics “Hurtful”
Lyrics referencing the disease in the rapper’s latest album have drawn sharp criticism from Parkinson’s advocacy groups.
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FTC Chairwoman Edith Ramirez Calls for Investigation Into Patent Suits
Federal Trade Commission Chairwoman Edith Ramirez says that firms often derisively named “patent trolls” may be hurting consumers,…
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Los Angeles Plastic Bag Ban: Associations Split
Associations’ reactions were mixed following the Los Angeles City Council’s vote to ban plastic bags from grocery stores.
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Association Leads Boycott Against Abercrombie & Fitch
Abercrombie & Fitch's decision not to sell or market clothing to plus-size consumers has provoked the National Eating…
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American Medical Association: Obesity is a Disease
At its annual meeting, the American Medical Association decided to classify obesity as a disease—a move that could…
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Chimpanzee Legal Protections: Nonprofit Push Behind Planned Changes
After receiving a legal proposal from a number of conservation groups and associations, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife…
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Pandora Royalty Fees Lead Company to Buy Radio Station
The popular online radio platform, upset with what it saw as favoritism towards terrestial broadcasters, tried to solve…
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Senate Finance Committee Outlines Tax Reform Options for Tax-Exempts
The Senate committee’s latest step in its continuing work on tax reform could have major implications for how…
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Association of Transgender Professionals Launches
The Association of Transgender Professionals will work to promote greater acceptance of gender expression at work. Research has…
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Urban Bikeway Design Guide: Transportation Group’s Safety Efforts
Bike-sharing programs are fast becoming a part of the urban landscape in the United States. One association is…
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Study: Hands-Free Systems More Distracting Than Handheld Phones
A new study by AAA's Foundation for Highway Safety found talking on a hands-free phone to be nearly…
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Surveillance Programs: Groups Launch New Advocacy Coalition
As details regarding an unprecedented information leak surface, a number of advocacy groups, along with some associations, have…
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As Senate Debates Landmark Immigration Bill, Associations Weigh In
A number of associations from all sides of the business world have chimed in on the immigration bill,…
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Open Access: Publishers Offer Solution for Free Public Access
With momentum quickly moving in the direction of the open release of academic materials, the American Association of…
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Accounting for Small Businesses: Trade Group Looks to Simplify
The American Institute of CPAs has announced a new reporting framework to help small businesses with their financial…
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Wireless Industry Backs Cellphone Unlocking Bill
After pushing the Library of Congress to invalidate a copyright infringement exemption for unlocking cellphones last October, CTIA–The…
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Meals on Wheels Hits the Brakes Amid Sequestration
A recent survey by the Meals on Wheels Association of America found that senior nutrition programs across the…
