Massive lobby effort yields relief in economic package
Trade associations successfully pressed for tax incentives to help stabilize business operations, restore confidence amid broad financial turmoil. A monumental behind-the-scenes lobbying effort by trade associations led to large tax credits for business and industry in the $700 billion stabilization package, even as questions swirl as to whether the bill or other measures will steady the American economy and banking system.
Read MoreNPR selling headquarters, relocating to D.C.s NoMa
Arrangement with developer sees Mass. Avenue building go for $119.5M; broadcasters to move north of the Capitol in 2012. Boston Properties Inc. has struck a two-part deal with National Public Radio to buy its headquarters at 635 Massachusetts Ave. in Washington, D.C. and construct a new building for the public broadcasters just north of the Capitol.
Read MoreSmall banks rack up big lobby win in financial package
Independent Community Bankers of America received bipartisan support for the groups proposal to increase the FDIC coverage cap to $250,000. A provision that gained bipartisan support in the $700 billion financial stabilization package has become a lobbying coup for a small banking association.
Read MoreTrade groups accelerate hiring before election outcome
Bucking conventional wisdom, groups are ramping up staffs ahead of leadership transitions in Washington. With just three weeks left before the 2008 presidential election, trade associations are already getting their government relations and legislative staffs in place to pivot with a new administration and congressional agenda.
Read MoreWind power association eyes bigger role in energy agenda
After years of scant national attention, wind energy is being courted as a viable alternative energy resource. The spike in gasoline and natural gas prices has fueled an unexpected boom for wind as an alternative energy source and raised the profile of a trade group that has been quietly lobbying Congress for the potential of wind energy for more than 30 years.
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