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Groups get flexible with the ‘where' of spring fly-in meetings

Associations prepare members to navigate differing protocols at congressional offices, arrange for off-site meetings or be ready for virtualAs spring approaches and COVID-19 fears start to fade, in-person fly-ins are making a comeback. Associations say members are eager to meet with lawmakers or their aides face to face. But with many congressional offices not taking visitors, the question is often where."Some offices already have a coffee shop (such as) a Starbucks that they're comfortable going to. When the weather was nicer, there were a few offices that would meet on the steps either of the Capitol building or of their building," said Marcy Buckner, senior vice… Read More