CEO DATELINE - The daily roundup of news important to associations - Aug. 22, 2013
Feds appeal swipe fee decision The Federal Reserve announced Wednesday it would appeal a court ruling striking down the agency's 21-cent cap on debit card swipe fees—a move the associations that brought the lawsuit were quick to criticize.
Read MoreCEO DATELINE - The daily roundup of news important to associations - Aug. 21, 2013
Tech groups ask feds to reform surveillance programs Six associations representing various sectors of the technology industry have sent a letter to the White House spelling out recommendations they believe would prevent private businesses from losing billions of dollars due to the federal government's controversial surveillance programs.
Read MoreCEO DATELINE - The daily roundup of news important to associations - Aug. 20, 2013
Meetings industry association weighs in on Javits controversy In an open letter to New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, the International Association of Exhibitions and Events said it is concerned about the precedent the state is setting by potentially reshuffling several trade shows to make way for an expanded boat show at New York City's Javob Javits Convention Center.
Read MoreCEO DATELINE - The daily roundup of news important to associations - Aug. 19, 2013
Associations sound alarm on helium reserve The Federal Helium Reserve is set to shut down Oct. 8, a move that at least two associations warn could lead to problems for a host of industries.
Read MoreCEO DATELINE - The daily roundup of news important to associations - Aug. 16, 2013
SEMA grows network of state legislators Roughly 600 state lawmakers now belong to a multistate caucus created by Specialty Equipment Market Association, with 127 new members recruited just this year. The State Automotive Enthusiast Leadership Caucus is SEMA's attempt to build a network of industry supporters in all 50 state legislatures. Founded in 2005, the caucus "is a nonpartisan group of state legislators whose common thread is a love and appreciation of automobiles," according to the organization.
Read MoreCEO DATELINE - The daily roundup of news important to associations - Aug. 15, 2013
Group reports little progress in Javits talks Several organizations that will see their trade shows bumped from their time slots to make room for a boat show at New York City's Jacob Javits Center were unsuccessful Wednesday in convincing the New York's governor to change his mind about the controversial decision, the Associated Press reported.
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