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Why Energy Drink Companies Got Into the Lobbying Game
Facing significant public and legislative pressure over product safety, two major energy drink companies have hired lobbying firms…
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Association Agenda: Forceful Legislative Fly-Ins
A recent survey details best practices when working with Capitol Hill during legislative fly-ins.
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Brought To You By … the Bald Eagle
In sometimes surprising ways, associations play direct and indirect roles in bringing the products, services, and activities of…
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Association for Electronic Music Takes Shape
Electronic dance music now has its own voice in the music industry, but with the Association for Electronic…
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Nonprofits Move to Support Women in Combat Roles
Civilian groups supporting veterans and military families look to adjust their offerings for service women, following the Defense…
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Independent Sector: Keep Discounted Postal Rates
After nonprofit postal rates avoided elimination in the 112th Congress, Independent Sector is seeking an early commitment from …
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The American Lung Association: The State of Tobacco Control Report
The American Lung Association issues a failing grade to New Hampshire during its State of Tobacco Control Report.
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Hospital Groups Seek Fix for Medicare ‘Nantucket Effect’
Twenty-one hospital associations are asking President Obama to help eliminate a provision of the healthcare reform law that…
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What Associations Think of Obama’s Inaugural Policy Pitches
Barack Obama lists immigration, technology and climate change as his top priorities for his second term. Some associations…
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Dow Chemical leaves National Manufacturers Association
After a policy dispute, a major corporation plans to leave its industry trade group. How do you strike…
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U.S. Travel Association: Travel Helps More Than Just the Bottom Line
A new advocacy campaign sponsored by the U.S. Travel Association will illustrate the benefits travel can have on…
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Foundation Offers Associations Grants to Help Fight Childhood Obesity
Healthcare foundation offers associations grants to influence policy making for childhood obesity. Will the associations’ efforts helpsolve what…
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Mental Health Groups React to Obama’s Mental Health Care Plan
Mental health groups react to Obama’s mental health care plan with overwhelming positivity.
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Unions, Chamber Consider Immigration Reform Alliance
Three of the most powerful lobbying groups in Washington could prove the driving force behind making immigration reform…
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Agriculture Workforce Coalition Calls for Immigrant Workforce Reforms
Hoping to stabilize the agrarian workforce in the U.S., a coalition of agricultural associations is calling for new…
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Mobile App Privacy Guidelines Draw Fire from Internet Groups
Industry associations say they support protecting app users’ privacy but claim that the California attorney general’s recommendations could…
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Why Aaron Swartz’s Story is Important to You
Over the weekend, the tech world lost an important figure who had made significant contributions to the internet.…
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Should Flu Shots be Required for Employees?
Patients don’t have to get flu shots. So should the rules be different if your employer makes you…
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Trade Group Asks for Protection Against Cybersecurity Threats
The Business Roundtable wants more intel on cyberthreats from the federal government in return for stepped-up efforts to…
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Information Technology Industry Council’s Goals Far Beyond Tech
The Information Technology Industry Council's legislative focus for 2013 covers a broad spectrum of interests, but they all…
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Associations Consider Impact of Affordable Care Act Employer Mandate
Plenty of change is in store under the provision of the Affordable Care Act that requires employers to…
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American Veterinary Medical Association’s Pet Resolutions for 2013
The American Veterinary Medical Association offers resolutions for 2013 for the four-legged in your life.
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Associations Help Members Understand Fiscal Cliff
Associations help members understand the fiscal cliff through webpage updates.
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Associations react to the new 2011 Food Safety Modernization Act
American finally sees some movement on the 2011 Food Safety Modernization Act; associations react to regulations.
