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IT Policy
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Hotel Group Takes on Airbnb, Short-Term Rentals
With the model quickly growing while regulatory questions remain up in the air, Airbnb and its short-term rental…
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Associations Stand on Both Sides of the Minimum Wage Debate
As a measure to raise the federal minimum wage to $10.10 per hour was blocked in the Senate…
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Meetings and Tradeshow Groups Announce Exhibitions Day
The International Association of Exhibitions and Events announced the first-ever Exhibitions Day, a June advocacy day to educate…
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Social Media Roundup: A Lobbying Giant Steps Forward
How one of the tech world's biggest companies became a lobbying force in Washington. Also: A peek into…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Lawmakers Continue Work on Temporary, Piecemeal Tax Reform
With a comprehensive tax reform deal unlikely this year, leaders in the House and Senate have turned their…
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ICANN Goes It Alone: What’s Next for the Internet?
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers, a U.S. government-backed group that manages the internet’s infrastructure, will…
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Associations Studying Implications of Camp Tax Reform Plan
On Wednesday, Rep. Dave Camp (R-MI) released his long-awaited tax reform bill, which could have lasting effects on…
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Association Agenda: Share Your Wisdom On American Associations Day
Associations gear up for ASAE’s fly-in this March.
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Association Puts a Face on the Effects of Sequestration
The National Head Start Association helped create a new photo exhibit that documents the impact of federal budget…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
National Governors Association to Washington: End the Gridlock
The National Governors Association, whose executive committee met with President Obama this week, has a message for the…
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NYC Bans Foam Packaging, But Industry Group Wins Concession
While an association and major manufacturer lobbied hard against New York City's ban on "environmentally destructive" polystyrene foam…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Baucus Move to China Could Derail Tax Reform
Tax reform might be in trouble—or at least delayed. Sen. Max Baucus, the head of the Senate’s tax-writing…
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Bipartisan Budget Bill Includes Compromise on Contractor Salaries
Among the many issues tackled by the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013 is the cap on federal contractor…
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Turkey Federation Gives Thanks for Thanksgiving
As the national advocate for turkey farmers and processors, the National Turkey Federation gobbles up attention during the…
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School Copyright Campaign Leaves Educators, Activists Conflicted
As a coalition of media and internet interests develops an educational program for teaching schoolchildren about intellectual property…
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APTA: Census Survey Doesn’t Tell Whole Commuting Story
More Americans are driving to work alone, according to the American Community Survey, but the American Public Transportation…
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Amid Food Stamp Cuts, Associations Help Inform Providers, Public
With a major cut to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program beginning this month, associations are playing a role…
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Lunchtime Links: Leave Your Advocacy To The Professional Lobbyist
Why your members don’t always make the best lobbyists. Plus: How to upgrade your website on a budget.
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Government Relations Will Continue If Government Shuts Down
Barring an eleventh-hour deal, the federal government could be heading toward its first shutdown since 1996. Even if…
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Wireless Group on White House’s Unlocking Push: It Isn’t That Easy
Through a federal agency, the Obama administration has asked the FCC to allow for the universal unlocking of…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Parsing Common Core: An Education Program Draws Critics
The state-led education standards program formed with the help of two associations is facing criticism and charges of…
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Small Business Study: The Economy’s on the Upswing
A midyear report by the National Small Business Association suggests the outlook for many businesses is getting better,…
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Coalition for Patent Fairness Forges Unusual Allies
The Coalition for Patent Fairness has received support from numerous industries and associations, even ones that typically don’t…
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3 Lessons: Straight Talk From Matt Jeanneret
Honesty makes the best policy for Matt Jeanneret, CAE, Senior Vice President, Communications and Marketing of the American…
