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Media Update
- Listen:
Federation of American Hospitals' Chip Kahn on NPR
- Listen:
American Hospital Association's Rich Umbdenstock on NPR
- Watch:
Chamber's Donohue on Fox News Sunday
- Watch:
NBAA's Ed Bolen on Fox Business
- Listen:
PhRMA's Billy Tauzin on NPR
- Listen:
AGC's Steve Sandherr talks about the stimulus on NPR
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 July
2, 2009 print edition
Health
care associations ramping up hiring for lobbyists
Recruiting for advocacy staff has ballooned in the first half of 2009
within some organizations engaged in the pending debate on health care
reform.
Fly-ins
organized as health care reform battle builds
Trade groups aim to influence lawmaker votes by giving a national issue
a local face; former congressman terms tactic “as effective as
you can get.”
Groups
invest in technology amid recession
Squeezed by the the economic downturn, associations are buying smart
to compete.
Watchman
for the credit union industry stands vigilant
For 13 years, Dan Mica has been standing at the helm of the Credit Union
National Association, fighting threats from legislation and competitors.
Merger
update: No combination for travel or retail groups
Contrasting votes on merger proposal at Association of Corporate Travel
Executives and National Business Travel Association ends months of deliberation.
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provides up-to-date information on the finances and salaries
of executives in prominent associations, nonprofits, think tanks and
unions.
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 More association group leaders hail from within industry |
| Recruiters agree that specific background has been a hot commodity this past year as organizations seek CEOs well-versed in policy and the players. |
| The new COO: Moving beyond just operations to stronger strategic role |
| In larger associations, some of those hired for No. 2 positions evolve into pivotal change agents. |
| Congressional officials close lobbyist termination loophole |
| New guidance released from the Senate and House seeks to pinpoint the circumstances when it is permissable for a previously registered lobbyist to de-register. |
| Diabetes group head optimistic on health care, research |
Larry Hausner, CEO of the American Diabetes Association, has an eye on federal health care policy amid challenges besetting voluntary health organizations.
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| ASAE and Forum forecast annual meeting attendance |
| Chicagoland predicts 2009 annual event may draw more attendees than last year, while ASAE says participation may drop nearly 20 percent. |
 Summer is season of opportunity for senior job seekers |
| Career consultants caution job hunters against taking a break from their search during summer, citing strong hiring activity in June, July and August. |
| Natural gas allies launch advertising, lobby effort |
Natural gas producers unite, promoting the fuel as a clean and abundant energy source.
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| Shipping coalition issues call for weightier trucks |
Groups and corporations unite to lobby for heavier big rigs.
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| Procurement executives, academics start federal acquisition organization |
| Supply chain and procurement executives announced the launch of the Federal Acquisition Innovation and Reform Institute, a nonpartisan think tank advocating reform in the government procurement and acquisition arena. |
| Leading by managing adaptation |
| Harvard experts say leadership involves taking uncomfortable actions and managing the fallout. |
| Associations support financial reform, differ on specifics |
| As more details continue to emerge on the Obama administration’s plan to tighten regulation, lobbyists at many financial trade groups prepare for action. |
| Lobbying group supports applying restrictions evenly |
| American League of Lobbyists and its allies applaud expanding administration’s restrictions on stimulus discussions beyond registered lobbyists. |
| Tips on first taking up the reins as an association leader |
| An executive recruiter shares suggestions on starting strong and laying the groundwork for both the organization’s future and personal success. |
| Washington area leads nation in latest regional report |
| Newly released study by the Greater Washington Initiative touts the D.C. area for strong professional job growth and moving past reliance on government. |
| New stem cell order excites groups |
| Lift on restrictions comes after major lobbying effort; future funding brightens research prospects. |
| Lobbying group musters support to oppose restrictions |
| New coalition forms to oppose Obama’s memo prohibiting lobbyists from discussing stimulus funds as administration’s review period expires. |
| Make your age an asset in searching for that senior post |
| Employment experts and experienced executives say that attitude, skills and leadership can trump an employer’s concern over a job candidate’s age. |
| Mergers spike in associations seeking efficiency, unified voice for members |
| Troubled economy prompts spate of groups to consider strategic consolidation, drive industry savings. |
| Associations escalating fight over latest lobbying rules |
| Groups spar at university forum over legality and effectiveness of Obama’s regulations; pro-lobbying alliance meets with White House officials. |
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