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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Why CVS Quit the U.S. Chamber of Commerce
CVS Health, which has been on an antitobacco kick in recent years, announced Tuesday that it is leaving…
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501(c)(4) Political Activity Rules: Here’s the Latest
With the IRS expected to step aside during the 2016 election cycle, a nonprofit law expert offers his…
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Groups Call For Greater Inclusion of Females in Medical Research
The Society for Women’s Health Research and the Endocrine Society are briefing Congress this week on the importance…
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The Story Behind California’s Mandatory Vaccination Law
A newly signed law in California says parents cannot turn down a vaccination for their children for religious reasons or…
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Despite Big Setbacks, Commercial Spaceflight is Taking Off
For the third time in the last eight months, an attempted space shuttle launch ended in disaster. Though…
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Same-Sex Marriage: County Clerk Associations in Hot Spot
In the days after the Supreme Court ruling upholding the right of same-sex couples to marry, county clerk…
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Fireworks Group: Regulations Taking the Fun Out of the Fourth
The American Pyrotechnics Association says that this year could be one of the biggest ever for fireworks displays.…
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When Organizations Weigh In on Social Issues
An excellent look into why companies and trade groups are more comfortable talking about social issues. Plus: How…
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Obama Overtime Plan Draws Frosty Association Response
The president's plan to expand the pool of overtime recipients through a rule change drew negative responses from…
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Sailing Industry to Brazil: Clean Polluted Waters Before 2016
Two groups with an interest in sailing are speaking out about heavy pollution in Rio de Janeiro’s Guanabara…
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Freedom to Marry Winds Down, but its Momentum Lives On
The advocacy group Freedom to Marry, which spent more than a decade fighting for the cause of same-sex…
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Cannabis Summit Gets a Presidential Backer
This week’s Cannabis Business Summit and Expo, put on by the National Cannabis Industry Association, will feature a…
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Supreme Court Rulings Drive Massive Association Responses
On healthcare and same-sex marriage alike, trade group and advocacy voices throughout the association world were working overtime…
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Videogame Association Faces Preservation Challenge
Should people be allowed to change the code of a videogame that's been abandoned by its makers? Archivists…
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Athletic Trainers’ Group Strengthens Spinal-Injury Standards
For the first time in nearly two decades, the National Athletic Trainers’ Association has updated the standards for…
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Healthy Food Trend Hits Pet Industry
The pet food industry, already struggling with a number of recalls and the potential of tighter state and…
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Best Benefit Ever: New Medical Benefits for Grandparents
The American Grandparents Association's latest partnership will provide a new healthcare service to AGA members.
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Consumer Groups Cheer After FCC Restricts Robocalls
Advocacy groups such as Consumers Union are cheering a rule change by the Federal Communications Commission that will…
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Renewable Fuel Groups: Ethanol Could Help Decide 2016
During an event last week, two key advocacy groups in the ethanol space highlighted the role that renewable…
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Advocacy: It’s Time for Associations to Gear Up for 2016
Election night is a year and a half away, but with presidential hopefuls already hitting the campaign trail,…
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How to Help Advocacy Resonate With Leaders
The National Association of Manufacturers has launched program that educates its top members on government relations. It’s an…
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How Green Are Your State’s Purchasing Practices?
A new benchmarking tool developed by the National Association of State Procurement Officials provides a coast-to-coast picture of…
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Controversial Apple Music Deal Rankles Indie Groups
Multiple trade groups representing independent musicians and labels have warned their members not to sign up for Apple’s…
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Uber Employment Ruling Helps Taxi Associations, Unions
A recent California Labor Commission ruling found that a former Uber driver should have been considered an employee—a…
