CEO DATELINE - The daily roundup of news important to associations - Oct. 16, 2013
SCOTUS to take up greenhouse gas case The U.S. Supreme Court agreed Tuesday to take up six separate petitions brought by states and industry groups challenging the Environmental Protection Agency's ability to regulate greenhouse gas emissions. The decision came as welcome news to many associations that had initiated or joined in the lawsuits. A lower court ruled in 2012 that EPA did have the authority to curb emissions, so the Supreme Court's decision gives many groups a second shot at tearing down what they view as job-killing regulations.
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Lobbyists association puts name change to a vote The American League of Lobbyists could soon have a new name, depending on whether its members approve the change.
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Restaurant association calls for end to shutdown The National Restaurant Association has launched what it says it a grassroots effort among its members to urge Congress to end the shutdown and raise the debt ceiling.
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Aviation groups rally against shutdown Rainy weather didn't stop representatives from several aviation associations from protesting the government shutdown on the steps of the Capitol Thursday, according to USA Today. About 200 showed up for the rally, which united air-traffic controllers, airline pilots and airport executives.
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Not raising the debt limit could nudge the economy back into recession, according to four association heads Even the appearance that the nation could default on its debt could have serious economic ramifications, four association leaders told members of Congress Thursday.
Read MoreCEO DATELINE - The daily roundup of news important to associations - Oct. 10, 2013
Internet groups say Web is big business Two associations representing different sectors of the online marketplace released separate studies Wednesday finding that the Internet generates billions of dollars in annual revenue for businesses.
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