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IRS Chief Hints at Broader Application for New Political Activity Rule
In an update on the proposed rule on political activity by nonprofits, IRS Commissioner John Koskinen told Congress…
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Jailed Without Cause? Advocacy Group Assists in Deaf Man’s Legal Fight
A deaf homeless man jailed for weeks on theft charges that turned out to be unfounded is suing…
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Associations and the Power of Collective Action
The freedom to associate has always been one of this country's most cherished rights and among its greatest…
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Report: Telecom Groups Plan Net Neutrality Lawsuits
A number of trade groups in the wireless and telecom are reportedly working on a lawsuit against the…
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Videogame Ratings Board Takes Big Step Toward Mobile
The Entertainment Software Rating Board, working in tandem with its parent organization, the International Age Rating Coalition, will…
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Gem of an Idea: Diamond Miners Consider Forming New Trade Group
For the first time in more than a decade, the diamond industry’s biggest players appear ready to launch…
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Court Rejects Franchise Association’s Seattle Minimum-Wage Court Bid
A federal judge declined to grant the International Franchise Association a preliminary injunction against portions of Seattle's minimum-wage…
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American Associations Day: Execs Tout Community’s Reputation
Key issues like restrictions on government employees attending meetings and tax reform were high priority on American Associations…
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Telemedicine Group Sees Quick Interest In Accreditation Program
The first online healthcare service has received the American Telemedicine Association’s official seal of approval, and hundreds of…
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Broadcasters to Smartphone Makers: Turn On the Radio, Already!
While most smartphones natively have the capability to play FM radio, it’s a feature that’s not turned on…
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ASAE Letter to Congress Urges No More Meeting Restrictions
Some members of Congress reportedly are keen to revive legislation that would impose new limitations on government employee…
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Bitcoin Exchange Hops Aboard Internet Association
Coinbase, a company that has managed to maintain a good reputation in a space where others have struggled,…
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Survey: Americans Want More Regulations For Ride-Sharing App Drivers
To help improve the safety of ride-sharing services, many consumers would like drivers to undergo strong security protocols,…
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Consumer Data Industry Makes Credit Scores Easier to Access
The trade group representing the credit-reporting industry announced this week a plan to improve data reporting, while taking…
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Citing User Privacy Concerns, Wikimedia Foundation Sues NSA
In a move that could help give critics of the National Security Agency’s online surveillance program the standing…
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New Association Works for Veterans Groups
The National Association of Veteran-Serving Organizations, which launched late last month, aims to boost coordination among veterans groups.…
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Association Warns U.S. Could Be Short 90,000 Doctors By 2025
The United States could see a shortage of up to 90,000 physicians by 2025, according to a new…
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Animal-Rights Groups Declare Victory After Ringling Retires Elephants
After Ringling Bros. announced that it would retire its elephants in 2018, animal-rights groups—which paid large legal fees…
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Journalists Groups Aim to Help Protect Freelancers in Conflict Zones
Freelance journalists regularly risk their lives reporting from dangerous places, but they have few of the protections full-time…
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Pizza Lobby to FDA: Step Away From the Pie
With regulatory pressures on the food industry rising, one narrow, triangular-shaped sector of the industry is upping its…
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White House Task Force Calls for Changes in Policing Practices
A panel of law enforcement officials, brought together by President Obama to review the country’s policing practices, issued…
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Medical Device Group Lays Out Innovation Agenda
AdvaMed says its plan is designed to reinvigorate an industry that's been facing tough times of late. FDA…
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App Developers Eye Novel Defense Against Patent Trolls
With patent lawsuits becoming more prominent than ever—and in one recent case, costing Apple big bucks—it’s easy to…
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DC Health Exchange Causing Headaches for Associations
Small businesses in the District are concerned with the technological flaws and potential cost of the city’s small-business…
