In 2007, association leaders say they are preparing to pivot toward defense strategies, adjust their legislative and policy initiatives and look to bipartisan staff in their ranks to reach out to lawmakers this year.Under the specter of the 110th Congress, trade associations can expect increased scrutiny of their operations, finances and lobbying as a new Democrat majority moves to consolidate its power in Congress and enact proposed reforms. “We will be playing more defense this year in several areas with the House and Senate changing hands,” said Steve Anderson, CAE, IOM, who heads the National Restaurant Association. “But we’ll still be proactive. How we position the… Read More