Professionalism is key to managing love/hate relationships Words can be hard, but feelings rarely are when associations clash over issues. Even the most strident opponents on some issues must come together at other times to work toward mutual interests. Ballentine Donovan Dinneen "Then you can go back to your respective corners, and put the gloves on and come out again," said James Ballentine, executive vice president of congressional relations and political affairs at the American Bankers Association. Banks and credit unions are among the most visible frenemies on Capitol Hill and beyond. They work together on data security and bank-card transaction fees, but… Read More