Trade groups find road to influence goes through court
With Congress stymied and regulators, administration seen as activist, business seeks victories with third branch of government
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Associations educate Congress on No Child Left Behind
Business groups weigh in on school policy out of fears U.S. education system not preparing students for workforce of the future
Read MoreCEO DATELINE - American Psychological Association says ‘no comment' to torture allegations
Group notes it has launched independent investigation
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Some groups ask members: Can you spare an executive?
Loaned executive programs are rare among trade groups, but at least one using it says the practice has advantages, few drawbacks
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Tell the story right to get on the same page with regulators
Face-to-face meetings with members help educate agency officials on real-world effect of rules; describe impact on customers, economy
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Making change happen—or stopping it—one state at a time
Some associations put more advocacy resources into multiple states; keys to success include knowing the nuances of processes, culture
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