CEO DATELINE - The daily roundup of news important to associations - Dec. 9, 2013
Associations oppose restricting food stamps Several associations are speaking out against a movement among politicians to limit food stamp benefits to healthy foods, saying such a measure would do little to fight obesity. Groups such as the American Beverage Association oppose the idea, which has gained traction among lawmakers on both sides of the aisle. Obesity "is a complex health condition that affects Americans of all income levels," Chris Gindlesperger, ABA'a public affairs director, told Bloomberg News.
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NRF executive works with children's charity
SVP Vicki Cantrell helps raise funds for at-risk youth around the world, but has a special attachment to Honduran orphans "A piece of my heart is in Honduras now." Cantrell
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Read MoreEarly returns reveal salaries for top paid association CEOs
More data still to emerge, but those leading larger trade groups, like U.S. Chamber's Donohue, tend to outpace the field Association CEOs with the highest compensation work in Washington, D.C., head trade groups and typically lead associations in energy or banking.
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