CEO DATELINE - The daily roundup of news important to associations - Dec. 11, 2013
Business groups urge passage of proposed federal budget At least two organizations representing some of the nation's largest companies are urging federal lawmakers to pass a budget now that a deal has been reached. Louis Chênevert, chairman of Business Roundtable's tax and fiscal policy committee, called the deal reached by both chambers of Congress proof that lawmakers can work together on big-ticket items despite the current political climate.
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Survey: Manufacturers worried about rising health care costs A recent survey by the National Association of Manufacturers found that 77 percent of respondents identified rising health care and insurance costs as the top challenge they face—and the group argues the Affordable Care Act is only making the problem worse.
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Associations oppose restricting food stamps Several associations are speaking out against a movement among politicians to limit food stamp benefits to healthy foods, saying such a measure would do little to fight obesity. Groups such as the American Beverage Association oppose the idea, which has gained traction among lawmakers on both sides of the aisle. Obesity "is a complex health condition that affects Americans of all income levels," Chris Gindlesperger, ABA'a public affairs director, told Bloomberg News.
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SVP Vicki Cantrell helps raise funds for at-risk youth around the world, but has a special attachment to Honduran orphans "A piece of my heart is in Honduras now." Cantrell
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