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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
CEO to CEO: Advocacy Campaigning
What was your association’s most successful advocacy campaign? We pose the question to a group of association CEOs.
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American Associations Day: The “Power of A” Visits the Hill
Why you should make the time for ASAE's annual fly-in on American Associations Day.
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SHIELD Act: Congress Puts the Heat on “Patent Trolls”
A new bill, complete with bipartisan support in Congress, could help dissuade “patent trolls”—companies that file lawsuits but…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Roundup: Associations Brace for the Sequester
With an 11th-hour deal to avoid automatic budget cuts looking highly unlikely, groups from various industries are warning…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Why Firefox Wants To Block Third-Party Cookies
With one association exec calling the move a “nuclear strike” against the ad industry, Firefox considers blocking third-party…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Business Economics Group: Sequestration Will Have Impact
The National Association for Business Economics’ February 2013 outlook suggests that most surveyed expect sequestration to have an…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Associations Seek Transition Period for DC Healthcare Exchange
As the national picture of state-run vs. federal healthcare exchanges takes shape, organizations in Washington, DC, expressed concern…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Travel Blitz: A Member-Centered Advocacy Campaign
The U.S. Travel Association is turning to its members to power up its advocacy efforts. The new grassroots…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
The White House Takes A Leap Towards Open Access
An initiative from the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy would provide public access to taxpayer-funded…
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International Academy of Compounding Pharmacists Shifts Course
After months of controversy facing its industry, the International Academy of Compounding Pharmacists is now welcoming more regulation…
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Court Rules Maine Municipal Association May Lobby
A U.S. district court judge ruled the Maine Municipal Association was allowed to take a side on a…
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American Bar Association Calls for Political Spending Transparency
Greater disclosure by organizations of what they spend to influence elections will serve the public interest, according to…
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Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act Back in Spotlight
The controversial Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act resurfaces in light of recent hacking incidents, but will it…
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Native American Groups Press DC’s Football Team for Name Change
The NFL team that calls Washington home is under fire again over its controversial name. Native American associations…
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Widely-Backed Coalition Pushes Back on Sequestration
On Monday, NDD United, a group that has the backing of thousands of associations, pushed the federal government…
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American Bar Association Honors Gay Community
During the American Bar Association’s Midyear Meeting, the group held a ceremony honoring lawyers who champion gay-rights causes…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
House Committee Hearing Will Focus on Charitable Deduction
As part of its work on comprehensive tax reform, the House Ways and Means Committee will hold a…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Cantaloupe Growers Unite to Aid Ailing Industry
It’s been a rough couple of years for the cantaloupe. But growers in the eastern U.S. have formed…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
An Olive Oil Group’s Battle Against False Advertising
An olive oil group files a lawsuit against gourmet food company for misleading consumers about the ingredients used…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
U.S.-China Business Council: Action On Security Threats Needed
In the wake of widely-reported hacking incidents involving major national newspapers, the U.S.-China Business Council has asked the…
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How One Association Is Battling Traffic Congestion
A new report on American drive time and roadway congestion is providing fodder for the American Road and…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Tech Group Backs FTC Privacy Guidelines for Mobile Apps
The Association for Competitive Technology praised the Federal Trade Commission’s recently released Mobile Privacy Disclosures report but expressed…
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Texas Medical Associations Back Medicaid Expansion
Bucking the stance of many of the state’s Republicans, two of the largest medical associations in Texas support…
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National Automobile Dealers Association’s Eco-Friendly Move
In an effort to help its members reduce energy consumption, the National Automobile Dealers Association is working with…
