NAB hires Senate Judiciary staffer, promotes lobbyist
National Association of Broadcasters taps Curtis LeGeyt as government relations counsel, promotes Kelly Cole to executive VP LeGeyt
Read MoreNew PACs launch ahead of election
Fundraising for established association PACs off to slow start this campaign season Political action committees related to associations are on the rise. The Federal Election Commission reported that PACs affiliated with associations and membership organizations increased 4.5 percent since the last presidential election cycle.
Read MoreOrganization formed for plan advisors
National Association of Plan Advisors forms to represent advisors of employer-sponsored retirement plans
Read MoreRare earth elements group is launched
New association to advocate increasing supplies of rare earth elements used in new technologies.
Read MoreReactions vary after NAW event for Perry
Texas governor and GOP presidential candidate called impressive, but uphill climb expected Washington insiders had mixed reactions Friday after meeting GOP presidential candidate and Texas Gov. Rick Perry at the Washington, D.C., headquarters of the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors. About 50 lobbyists and trade association executives attended, with about 20 industry groups represented, and the governor came across as intelligent and humorous, though not without kinks, participants said.
Read MoreRules and disclosures can negate value of establishing PACs
The regulatory burden might not be worth the effort for small PACs; recent Supreme Court decision offers some reporting alternatives Faced with an array of complex rules, regulations and required disclosures, the North American Insulation Manufacturers Association sought outside help when forming its political action committee earlier this year.
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