Monthly Archives: May 2010

Congratulations to Spring 2010 AAA Award Winners

Summit Award

Twenty-one organizations have been recognized with an Award of Excellence in the spring round of judging for the 2010 Associations Advance America (AAA) Award program, sponsored by ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership. Now in its 20th year, the … Continue reading

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Congress to Revise Communications Statute

Apple Unveils New Software For iPhone And iPad

Arguing that new mobile technology has made small changes no longer possible, key Congressional Democrats announced a plan yesterday to review and revise the Telecommunications Act with an eye to regulating mobile and broadband technologies. Senate Commerce Chairman Jay Rockefeller … Continue reading

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Current Health Plans Could Hinge on Federal Regs

U.S. President Obama signs the Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act

A story in today’s Washington Post highlights the importance of associations in being involved in the regulatory process.  Many of the provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act have regulatory requirements, and as deadlines in the legislation approach, … Continue reading

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Draft Regulations Released for Older Dependent Coverage

Three Cabinet agencies released joint regulations on the extension of dependent coverage to adults under age 27 yesterday, providing a draft of the rules that will govern part of the health care reform law that goes into effect on September … Continue reading

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HHS Expected to Release Guidance on Expanded Dependents Coverage

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) could release as early as today an interim final rule on the provision in the health care reform bill allowing dependents up to age 26 to remain on a parent’s health care … Continue reading

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Trade Associations Voice Concern Over CFPA

Some medical and health care trade associations are voicing concerns over the Senate legislation to regulate the nation’s financial industry, according to The Hill newspaper. Currently, the Senate is considering S. 3217, legislation to regulate financial transactions through a new … Continue reading

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