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Restaurant Associations Launch “Freedom is Sweet!TM” Campaign to Support Military Families

The National Restaurant Association and the Texas Restaurant Association are teaming up to launch the “Freedom is Sweet”™ campaign to support rehabilitation efforts of returning American troops.  The campaign, whose website is www.freedom-is-sweet.org, supports all branches of service and their … Continue reading

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Small Business Committee Debates 1099 Issue

A House committee hearing yesterday showed bipartisan support for repealing the 1099 legislation. Continue reading

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Associations Ask for Extension of Low-Cost Plans

The DC publication Politico is highlighting an area of implementation for the recently passed health care reform that could impact some associations’ members for the worse, and shows the continued need for association advocacy during the implementation of the Patients … Continue reading

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Senators Float Medicare Buy-In Compromise

In an effort to gain the 60 votes needed for passage, moderate Democratic Senators leaked a potential compromise yesterday that would remove the public option from the Senate health care bill and replace it with a larger Medicare pool. The … Continue reading

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How Associations Help You Have a Safe Thanksgiving

As Americans prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving on Thursday and millions begin to pack their luggage to travel, associations are providing valuable advice and information to ensure that everyone has a safe and less stressful holiday season. Thanksgiving week is considered … Continue reading

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