Critics hit Trump administration for favoring certain industries to minimize fallout The partial government shutdown is now the longest in history, but some associations are finding that established relationships with policymakers can help minimize the impact on members. Key groups have persuaded officials to reopen government services crucial to members, and many others are trying, while critics fault the Trump administration for playing favorites. The $65 million-revenue Mortgage Bankers Association and the $238 million-revenue National Association of Realtors, along with insurance-related and other organizations, helped persuade the Federal Emergency Management Agency… Read More