Category: Associations/Trade Groups
Patent Reform Bill Provision Draws Support From 150 Organizations
Groups support provision allowing Patent & Trademark Office to keep user fees so that applications can be processed in a timely fashion.
Fighting To Keep The Popcorn “Label Free”, Cinema Owners Lobby The FDA
The National Association of Theatre Owners maintains that concession snacks sold at cinemas should be exempt from proposed federal nutritional disclosure requirements.
Top Farm Lobbyist Discusses Agriculture’s Current State
Political shifts and consumer sentiment have the farm industry lobbying to maintain goodwill.
Looming Budget Cuts Prompt GOP Aide Hiring By Interest Groups
Fearing the deficit reducing tone of incoming House members, groups prepare to make their case to retain funding.
National Retail Foundation Sucessfully Lobbies For IRS Rule Change
A ruling on the treatment of income from Gift Cards now gives retailers more flexibility.
Association Cites Failed Tax Policy For Stalling Wind Power Growth
Slowest quarterly growth of wind generated power since 2007.
