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EIA delivers open letter to PM and Chancellor

Event Industry News

The EIA, comprising ESSA, the AEV and the AEO has, last night, delivered an open letter (attached) to the Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, and the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak after the continued lack of support provided to the event industry, despite DCMS having communicated approval of both guidance and pilot exhibition.

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Tech Groups Urge Congress to Get to Work on USA Freedom Act

Associations Now

Patrick Leahy (D-VT), Al Franken (D-MN), Mike Lee (R-UT), and Dean Heller (R-NV), was introduced in July, but no action has been taken since then. The bill ( S.2685 2685 ), cosponsored by Sens. In a letter [PDF] to the Senate earlier this month, a group of technology trade associations urged the lawmakers to act quickly to pass the bill.

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Associations Back Senate Bill to Replace Fannie, Freddie

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Several finance industry groups, including the Mortgage Bankers Association and the American Bankers Association, favor the proposal. Representatives of a number of financial industry associations have spoken up in support of the bill. The Housing Finance Reform and Taxpayer Protection Act —introduced on June 25 by Sens.

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Online Sales Tax: Senate Nears Vote On Bipartisan Bill

Associations Now

Amazon''s Change of Heart The online retailer Amazon famously built its business model on the back of the loophole that the Marketplace Fairness Act is trying to close, but the company is actually supporting the bill, going so far as to thank senators for proposing it. Why the change? Associations are mixed on the issue.

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IATA Bags Controversial Carry-On Plan After Outcry

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airline industry. ” The issue stoked a number of strong responses, including: Airlines for America (A4A): Just as IATA announced it was stepping back from its proposal, the airline trade group announced it opposed the plan. This is clearly an issue that is close to the heart of travelers. We need to get it right. ” Sen.

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