Census counts on IFA
Association and Census Bureau join forces to get franchise owners to complete forms Caldeira
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Canine film star Uggie on hand for association's Capitol Hill "celebrity" event Mathews and Uggie
Read MoreHealth insurance proposal alarms D.C.-based groups
Businesses with fewer than 100 employees would be required to purchase insurance through city-run health benefit exchange Dozens of associations and other nonprofit groups based in Washington, D.C., are growing increasingly concerned about the citys plans for implementing the Affordable Care Act. Theyre objecting to a proposal to consolidate city-approved health plans into one exchange, and require individuals and businesses with 100 or fewer employees to obtain insurance through that Web portal, beginning in 2014.
Read MoreIFA pioneers paperless fly-in with new lobby day app
Trade group forgoes printing 500 congressional directories; some early users tweet, post and check in about their Hill visits Moments after meeting with his congressman, Tom Epstein spread the news using a new app customized for the International Franchise Association. He hit the Share icon on his iPhone, and with a few clicks sent a tweet, posted on his Facebook page and checked in on Foursquare, all using the #franchisejobs hashtag.
Read MoreLongtime broadband advocate named head of PCIA
Former FCC Commissioner Jonathan Adelstein to lead Alexandria-based group representing a rapidly evolving industry Adelstein
Read MoreFSR chooses ex-Gov. Tim Pawlenty to be CEO
Republican resigns from Mitt Romney's presidential campaign to lead bipartisan trade group Former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty will become CEO of The Financial Services Roundtable Nov. 1, leading one of the most high-profile and influential trade groups and representing an industry still struggling to recover both its economic footing and its reputation. At a news conference Sept. 20, outgoing CEO Steve Bartlett praised Pawlentys integrity, extraordinarily effective leadership style, and his bipartisanship.
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