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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Court Upholds Lobbyist Ban on Federal Advisory Boards
A federal judge rejected claims by six lobbyists who argued that the Obama administration rule denied them a…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
In Rush for Top-Level Domain Names, Fraud Concerns Grow
Associations and other industry groups are urging caution as the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers reviews…
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California Legalizes Self-Driving Cars—and There’s an Association for That
The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International sees possibilities for the technology that go way past Google's prototype.
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How Associations Can Help the Self-Employed
They may be their own bosses, but the self-employed — a quickly growing segment of the population —…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Association Agenda: Healthcare Checkup
Associations are watching how states implement new healthcare law.
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New Specialty Pharmacy Association Nears Launch
Group plans focus on education, networking for pharmacy professionals.
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Study: Nonprofits Are an Important Tool in Economic Recovery
The National Conference on Citizenship says that nonprofits play a key role in civic health.
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
IRS Examining 501(c)(4) Groups’ Tax Status
The agency is evaluating whether the groups are more political than charitable.
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Retail Associations Say Record Credit Card Settlement Isn’t Enough
Nine retail trade groups, in a letter to Congress, argue that a $7.2 billion settlement doesn’t offset rising…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Defense Associations Struggle to Fight Potential Cuts
Facing a $54 billion automatic cut, key defense groups are facing an uphill battle in Congress.
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Internet Titans Form New Association to Combat Regulations
The Internet Association, launched Wednesday, hopes to give major tech companies a voice in Congress.
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Association Tackles Drop in Small-Business Confidence
The National Small Business Association’s semi-annual economic report details a drop in small-business owners’ confidence in the national…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Associations, Businesses Concerned Over DC Health Insurance Exchange
Requiring small employers to buy coverage through city exchange could raise prices, coalition says
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The rise of the “Amazon Tax”: What associations need to know
California’s new sales-tax law could mean more-expensive online shopping — and for some, the need to collect taxes.
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Bloomberg soda ban: Associations react strongly to decision
Key industry groups have little nice to say about Bloomberg successful push’s to limit sweetened beverage sizes in…
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Report: Family Health Insurance Premiums Rising Twice as Fast as Wages
While insurance premiums for families increased at a modest pace in 2012, businesses and consumers were already struggling…
