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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Nondefense Discretionary Community Fights Budget Sequestration
The nondefense discretionary community, along with other groups, band together in an effort to fight automatic cuts.
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Report: Americans Paying Way Too Much for LTE data access
According to a study by the GSM Association, Americans pay as much as ten times more for 4G…
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International Air Transport Association Wants Airport Security Changes
The International Air Transport Association's CEO argues that, without changes, both passengers and airport terminals will become overwhelmed.
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Be Happy: Associations Buying Positive Political Ads
Trade groups are spending heavily on political ads — but rather than going negative, many of the ads…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Netflix, National Association of the Deaf Reach Closed-Captioning Deal
Netflix, after losing a legal battle, will start offering all of its streaming content with closed-captioning by 2014.
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Associations Grapple With Startup-Funding Law
While crowdfunding associations have come out in favor of the JOBS Act, other associations worry about the startup-funding…
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Business Groups Battle Dodd-Frank Financial Reform Act Restrictions
Four major business associations, including the Chamber of Commerce, have sued the Securities and Exchange Commission over a…
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Association of Independent Festivals Goes After Ticket Re-sellers
More than 50 industry executives, artists, promoters, and festivals have signed onto the Association of Independent Festivals’ Fair…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Mobile Theft Issues: How To Keep Sensitive Data Safe
With smartphones — particularly the iPhone — becoming common targets of theft, what security options best suit associations?
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Task Force ‘Amplifies Voice’ for Online Learning
Joining forces, a group of associations representing the online-learning and higher-education industries are working together to inform policymakers…
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American Cable Association Battles Over Sports TV Contracts
The American Cable Association spoke out against the rising cost of sports television rights, as Major League Baseball…
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Calories Count Program: Beverage Association’s Vending Initiative
The beverage industry, working with two big-city governments, will make vending machine changes for its Calories Count program.
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Tesla Motors Frustrates Dealers With Factory-Owned Stores
The electric vehicle manufacturer is taking a cue from Apple by selling its cars at stores it owns.…
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Iranian Associations Blame Ahmadinejad for Economic Unrest
The business groups say the president and his administration are responsible for much of the decline in the…
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National Basketball Players Association Fights Flopping Fines
The basketball league wants to significantly stiffen its fines for flopping, but the National Basketball Players Association isn't…
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NAOCS: The Conservative Alternative to AARP
The National Association of Conservative Seniors is entering a space that has been dominated by one organization for…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
The Leadership Gap in the Nonprofit Community
Do nonprofits need to work harder on building awareness for their missions — by doing a better job…
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Going All In: Poker Association Pushes for Legalization
The potential legalization of real-money online poker could be coming after the election, and the Poker Players Alliance…
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MPAA Head Christopher Dodd: SOPA and PIPA “Not Coming Back”
Former Sen. Christopher Dodd, speaking about two controversial copyright bills, says the association has moved in a different…
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Humane Association Wants Service Dog Program for Vets Restored
The American Humane Association is asking the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to reverse its decision to end…
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No Government Relations Department Is An Island
Government relations professional Stefanie Reeves, CAE, ponders why so many association staff members feel the least prepared for…
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Restaurant Group Hails Swipe-Fee Reforms, One Year Later
Small business has gained from last year’s cap, the National Restaurant Association says, but it’s still pushing for…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Agencies, Not Contractors, Will Face Brunt of Sequestration Layoffs
The Office of Management and Budget says that, if automatic cuts go through, federal agencies must deal with…
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Associations React to Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act Changes
A number of groups filed briefs regarding the Federal Trade Commission’s plan to revise the 14-year-old Children’s Online…
