CEO DATELINE - The daily roundup of news important to associations - April 23, 2014
U.S. Chamber pushes for trade agreement The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is calling on the U.S. and Japanese leaders to close a deal on the Trans-Pacific Partnership, a trade agreement between the U.S. and several countries that have coastlines along the Pacific Ocean. President Barack Obama met with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe today as part of the president's proposed tour of four Asian countries. The Chamber urged both leaders to pursue the TPP "with renewed focus, vigor and purpose at this critical time in the negotiations."
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Baker returns to CTIA to take top job
Former FCC commissioner has long career in telecommunications industry Baker
Read MoreCEO DATELINE - The daily roundup of news important to associations - April 22, 2014
Associations weigh in on Aereo case The U.S. Supreme Court will take up today what could be a groundbreaking case involving the transmission of broadcast TV programs on the Internet, and several associations will be closely watching what the justices have to say.
Read MoreConsumer Electronics Association endorses gay GOP group
CEO says Republican Party's opposition to gay rights is hurting them at the polls and hurting businesses The Consumer Electronics Association announced Monday it would financially back the national chapter of the Log Cabin Republicans, a group of gay conservatives who have clashed with their own party on its stance on gay rights issues.
Read MoreCEO DATELINE - The daily roundup of news important to associations - April 21, 2014
CEA to lend support to gay GOP group The Consumer Electronics Association announced today it would be the first association formally to support the Log Cabin Republicans, the group that represents gay party members. In a statement, CEA CEO Gary Shapiro said the decision was welcomed by both the CEA board and members of the group's staff.
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Johnson gathered no moss on way to leading stone group
Lobbyist has long experience representing diverse industries; says advocates who aspire to CEO role need to avoid ‘tunnel vision' Johnson
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