2013 Top Lobbyists: Tough times in era of sequestration, political gridlock
Unable to stop automatic budget cuts, association lobbyists won where they could; getting lawmakers' attention harder than ever Top association lobbyists had to rise above the din to get things done in the past 12 months. Gridlock trumped all else in the sequestration battle as, with rare exception, no association lobbying effort was able to spare affected members from the broad and indiscriminate budget cuts.
Read MoreCEO DATELINE - The daily roundup of news important to associations - May 13, 2013
Air traffic control towers to remain open The Federal Aviation Administration announced Friday it will not close 149 contract air traffic control towers, reversing a decision that had led to a lawsuit by the American Association of Airport Executives.
Read MoreFour new members added to Committee of 100
U.S. Chamber group adds Balakgie, Duncan, Israelite and Woolley; Eight members depart, driven by wave of retirements The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has named four new members to its Association Committee of 100.
Read MoreCEO DATELINE - The daily roundup of news important to associations - May 10, 2013
Firearms association splits with trade show company over gun policy The National Shooting Sports Foundation announced Thursday it has terminated its agreement with Reed Exhibitions for management of the association's annual trade show after the company adopted a policy restricting the types of firearms that could be sold at a separate event.
Read MoreCEO DATELINE - The daily roundup of news important to associations - May 9, 2013
EEI head meets with Obama Edison Electric Institute President Tom Kuhn was one of several representatives from the electricity industry who meet with President Barack Obama Wednesday to talk about how the government can help companies quickly restore power in the aftermath of major disasters like Hurricane Sandy.
Read MoreCEO DATELINE - The daily roundup of news important to associations - May 8, 2013
Association says former employee stole from organization The Automotive Service Association announced Wednesday that a former employee allegedly stole an undisclosed sum from the organization, an event that has led to the resignation of two ASA executives.
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