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Advocacy
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Obama Administration Partially Reverses Lobbyist Guidance
In the wake of a reinstated lawsuit and a judge's suggestion that a ban might limit the free-speech…
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The Future of Lobbying Looks Different, But Bright
Whenever the "state of lobbying" is discussed in the trade press or even around a conference table in…
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Power Networking for Government Relations and Legal Pros
A government relations professional and legal expert walk into a convention center …
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Military Dogs, Humane Association Visit the Hill
Joined by three recently reunited military dog teams, the American Humane Association urged Congress to help bring home…
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U.N. Disability Treaty Faces Uphill Battle in Senate
Despite having already been ratified by 146 nations, a United Nations treaty codifying the rights of those with…
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Commercial Drone Enthusiasts Group Gets Airborne Quickly
In the span of just a day, hundreds of people signed up to join the Drone Pilots Association,…
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Bar Association Urges Members to Avoid Costly File-Sharing Lawsuits
For years, the entertainment industry campaigned hard against consumers who engaged in illegal file-sharing of copyrighted material, suing…
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Chamber of Digital Commerce Gives Bitcoin Fresh Lobbying Voice
Complete with clever name, a new industry group for the Bitcoin space hopes to help push “smart regulation”…
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Why Cigar Enthusiasts Lit Up the FDA
With proposed tobacco rules likely to affect the cigar world, industry groups have successfully drummed up strong public…
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As Atlantic City Casinos Fold, Industry Group Ups Anti-Regulation Game
With a third announcement in less than a month of a casino set to close its doors, the…
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Maine Lobstermen Soften Shell of Longstanding Antitrust Regulations
The Maine Lobstermen’s Association says a decades-old consent decree regulating the group is out-of-date and limits the group's…
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Despite Report, National Federation of the Blind Stands By Apple
The group’s president clarified a new resolution made at NFB’s annual convention last week in which it seeks…
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Faith Groups Push For Exemption to Obama Anti-Discrimination Order
Citing both pragmatic issues and fundamental differences of opinion, a number of religious groups have asked the Obama…
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Specialty Food Association Works to Fight Hunger
With a large-scale post-conference donation to food banks across New York City and the launch of a new…
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Reality TV Joins the Real World, Launches an Association
As the industry continues to rapidly expand, reality television production companies have come together to create their own…
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Travel Groups’ App Turns Traffic Jams Into Advocacy
The U.S. Travel Association, working with Building America’s Future, is promoting an app that may come in handy…
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New Coalition Will Help Veterans Finesse Their Financials
The new Veterans Financial Coalition will provide educational and training resources for veterans and the organizations that serve…
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Marfan Foundation: Life Will Go on for Isaiah Austin
While an NBA career isn't in the cards for Isaiah Austin, the Marfan Foundation says the basketball league may…
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Indie Labels Square Off With YouTube on Royalties
Trade groups representing the independent music industry both globally and in the United States say the Google-owned video…
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JOLT Act: Coalition Encourages Passage of Visa-Waiver Bill
With support rising in Congress, the Discover America Partnership is launching a fresh push in favor of the…
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Nonprofits Join Forces With CloudFlare to Prevent Online Censorship
In an effort to neutralize information censorship through distributed denial of service attacks, the company is working with…
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American Medical Association Pushes for Action on VA Scandal
In a position approved by its members, the association recommended that veterans be allowed to see private doctors…
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National Rifle Association Straddles Line With Open-Carry Comments
In a rebuke of a recent trend, the gun-rights group warned owners of long guns against “counterproductive” demonstrations…
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Brain Injury Group Gets President’s Ear at Youth Concussion Summit
At the White House Healthy Kids and Safe Sports Concussion Summit last week, President Obama launched a number…
