Lobby spending peaks in 3rd quarter
Hot-button issues increase trade group expenditures; U.S. Chamber lobbying reaches new high
Read MoreAssociation Leader: Marc Meteyer, Compressed Gas Association
Its the rare association leader who is well regarded as a scientist as well as respected as a lobbyist advocating for trade interests.
Read MoreAssociation Focus: National Association of Chain Drug Stores
Under Anderson, industry group promotes interdepartmental collaboration and strategic coalition work to further associations health care reform goals. When Steven C. Anderson took over the National Association of Chain Drug Stores in February 2007, he was tasked with revitalizing his advocacy team and hitting some legislative home runs.
Read MoreAssociation PAC spending jumps as election day nears
Realtors top political contributors list again; many groups outspend 2005-2006 donation totals with three more months to go in the cycle. With the 2008 elections heading into the final stretch, many association-related PACs have already outspent their 2005-2006 totals, according to the latest disclosures filed with the Federal Election Commission by the Oct. 20 deadline.
Read MoreConsumer Electronics expands telecommuting option
Program permits four-day office workweek, allows employee flexibility, enhances environmental efforts and emphasizes members stock-in-trade.
Read MoreGroups plan to reposition headquarters within capital
Two Washington nonprofits, seeking more space for expanding activities but reluctant tomove far, are planning to relocate near their current locations in Northwest D.C.Both the Center for Strategic and International Studies and the American Society of Hematology are working with the local firm Hickok Cole Architects to design their new offices.
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