CEO DATELINE - The daily roundup of news important to associations - July 24, 2013
Oil, renewable fuel heads duel on Capitol Hill Should the federal government continue to require that gasoline be blended with ethanol? Members of Congress received different answers Tuesday as the top executives of four associations made their cases either for or against the federal Renewable Fuel Standard.
Read MoreCEO DATELINE - The daily roundup of news important to associations - July 23, 2013
Biofuel groups shoot back at oil industry with ad campaign A biofuels industry coalition is hitting the airwaves with a new ad campaign taking to task the American Petroleum Institute for its efforts to convince lawmakers to repeal the federal Renewable Fuel Standard. The new campaign by Fuels America isn't subtle in its message. Telling viewers "there is a choice," the ads juxtapose images of oil pollution next to pictures of green vegetation, which represent the allegedly environmentally friendly renewable fuels industry.
Read MoreCEO DATELINE - The daily roundup of news important to associations - July 22, 2013
Swipe fee battle moves to states Many states are considering laws banning retailers from charging customers extra when they use their credit cards, thanks in part to a push by the banking industry and its allies, Bloomberg News recently reported. Utah has already passed legislation and New Jersey may soon follow. Twenty state legislatures are currently considering adopting the bans, according to the American Bankers Association.
Read MoreCEO DATELINE - The daily roundup of news important to associations - July 19, 2013
Natural product groups disagree on GMO labeling The Natural Products Association recently threw its support behind a bill that would mandate labeling of foods with genetically modified organisms, but that is one step the American Herbal Products Association is unwilling to take.
Read MoreCEO DATELINE - The daily roundup of news important to associations - July 18, 2013
ABC announces move to D.C. The Associated Builders and Contractors is moving to a new home closer to Capitol Hill. The organization announced Wednesday it plans to relocate its national office from Arlington, Va., to 440 First St. NW by December. It new headquarters will be located just north of the Capitol.
Read MoreCEO DATELINE - The daily roundup of news important to associations - July 17, 2013
Renewable fuel groups shoot back at API Two associations representing biofuel producers are taking the American Petroleum Institute to task for what they says is its misleading ad campaign in support of repealing the federal Renewable Fuel Standard.
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