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White House Mischaracterizes Role of Associations

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The new rules were drafted by the Office of Government Ethics (OGE) and would amend current regulations governing standards of ethical conduct for executive branch employees that limit all government officials from accepting gifts from registered lobbyists and lobbying organizations. … Continue reading

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State of the Union Includes Nonprofit Issues

The President’s State of the Union address last night touched on a few issues that are important to the association community, and previewed some of the issues the association community will face in the 112th Congress. During his discussion of … Continue reading

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House Bill Unveiled Today

Update – The text of the House bill can be seen here. (10:56 AM Eastern) Today at 10:30 AM on the west front of the Capitol, the House Democratic leadership will unveil its compromise comprehensive health care bill, the product … Continue reading

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