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Renewable Fuels Standard: Groups Grapple Over Ethanol Showdown
While ethanol producers and oil companies have previously learned to work together, the approval a new mix which…
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Freelancers Union: How One Modern Labor Group Hit 200,000 Members
One part union, another part association, the decade-old Freelancers Union recently topped 200,000 members, and it did so…
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“Anti-Bloomberg” Law Brings Food Regulation Debate Full Circle
A new Mississippi law prevents cities and counties from limiting portion sizes, requiring calorie counts on menus, or…
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Study: Foreign Travelers Avoiding Trips to the U.S.
Long lines and wait times at U.S. Customs and Border Protection outposts are deterring foreign travelers from visiting…
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First-Sale Doctrine: Associations Mixed on Landmark Copyright Decision
Earlier this week, when the Supreme Court decided that first-sale doctrine applies to internationally-made goods, a number of…
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American Academy of Pediatrics Declares Support for Gay Marriage
The group cited the well-being of children as a key factor behind its decision to support the social…
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One Trade Group’s Push for Uniform GMO Labeling
With the issue starting to take hold in the public eye, the Natural Products Association says that action…
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American Associations Day: Associations Converge on the Hill
Face-to-face meetings with members of Congress give association executives the chance to have their message heard loud and…
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Associations Form American Language Enterprise Advocacy Group
With the backing of two major language-industry associations, the American Language Enterprise Advocacy hopes to give the industry…
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One Financial Aid Association’s Big Day on the Hill
When a House committee tackled one of the biggest issues facing many graduates—the rise of student loan debt—the…
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Top-Level Domains: Amazon Bids Draw Criticism
A number of publisher groups have come out against efforts by Amazon to own exclusive rights to such…
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CTIA Creates Position to Address Privacy Concerns
As vice president of privacy, Debbie Matties will work with CTIA members to focus on industry best practices…
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Arizona Students Association’s University Funding Targeted
After the Arizona Students' Association played a major role in a ballot referendum in the state, the group…
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Michael Bloomberg’s Soda Ban: Groups Score Big Court Victory
A day before a ban on large-size sodas in New York City was set to take place, a…
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Associations Mixed on Whole Foods’ GMO Labeling Plan
While one association has long been pushing for the change, another worries that the organic food chain’s decision…
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House and Senate Take Different Paths to Tax Reform
Reforming the nation’s complicated tax code is on the front burner in the Congress, but the two chambers…
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Public Debates: Fighting Back When You’re Outmatched
How one association found itself in a public debate against a major star. Also: What one fading form…
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Carry-On Baggage: Associations Mixed on the TSA’s Loosening Standards
While two major groups passionately argued against changes to carry-on baggage standards, another suggested it would be help…
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Why a Casino Group Stepped in On an Online Gambling Case
In an unusual move, the American Gaming Association, which has traditionally supported online gambling, spoke out against an…
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Global Air Travel Demand May Bounce Back in 2013
As global economies show improvement, the urge for air travel is rising. One travel association predicts an increase…
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We the People: Why the White House Spoke out on Cellphones
Over the past few months, the Obama administration’s “We the People” site has proven an effective engagement tool…
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Grassroots Advocacy: AARP Helps Its Members Keep Their Lights On
In an example of local grassroots advocacy, the association is helping Long Island’s 50+ population push for an…
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Government Relations: A Common Agenda
The National Retail Federation's success on the swipe-fees issue is evidence that you can find common ground in government…
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The Big Win: National Retail Federation’s Swipe Fees Victory
From shoe leather on the Hill to crafting the right media message, the National Retail Federation’s Mallory Duncan…
