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Author Archives: Chris Vest
Grassley Amendments to Healthcare Bill Would Impact Nonprofits
Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA), ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, has filed two amendments to the health care reform bill introduced by Senate Finance Chairman Max Baucus (D-MT) that directly impact tax-exempt organizations. These amendments were filed along with … Continue reading
Posted in Economic Recovery, Health Care
Tagged finance committee, governance, Grassley, health care reform, healthcare
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Baucus Introduces Health Care Bill
As expected, Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-MT) introduced his health care reform bill today after months of negotiating with three Democrats and three Republicans on his committee, dubbed the Gang of Six. “This is a unique moment in … Continue reading
Posted in Economic Recovery, Health Care
Tagged Baucus, finance committee, Grassley, health care reform, healthcare
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The Price Tag on Senate Health Care Reform and How to Pay for It
Over the past 24 hours, a series of events has moved the question of how to pay for health care reform to the forefront of the debate. The following timeline shows how this issue has become the biggest roadblock to … Continue reading
Posted in Economic Recovery, Health Care
Tagged health care costs, health care reform, healthcare, HELP
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Award Winners Highlight the Power of A
We’ve been using this site to keep association professionals informed and engaged in a dialogue around healthcare reform, which is by far the top priority for Congress and the administration right now and an issue in which plenty of associations … Continue reading
Posted in Economic Recovery
Tagged Awards, Community Service, Public Benefit, Volunteerism
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ASAE, Coalition Opposes New Limits on Charitable Deductions
With lawmakers still considering options for financing health care reform, ASAE joined a coalition of diverse nonprofit organizations this week in opposing a proposal from the Obama administration to impose new limits on charitable tax deductions. The Senate Finance Committee … Continue reading
Senate Finance Releases Options for Funding Health Reform
The Senate Finance Committee May 18 released a 41-page list of policy options for funding comprehensive reform of America’s health care system, many of which have already prompted criticism from affected industries and their respective associations. The options on the … Continue reading
Posted in Economic Recovery
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Guest Post: The Adhesive and Sealant Council

I’ve really enjoyed reading the various posts on this site, and getting a sense of how my colleagues are approaching some tough challenges in the industries and professions they represent. This seems like a good forum for sharing some ideas … Continue reading
Posted in Economic Recovery
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Video Interview with John Graham
The ASAE’s President and CEO on this week’s Health Care discussion as a follow up to yesterday’s post. As John mention in the clip, click on Get Involved to join in the conversation.
The Power of A in Action

Earlier this week, representatives of several organizations and associations with a stake in health care reform were called to the White House to provide their perspectives on reforming the health care system and reducing costs. “[W]e have joined together in … Continue reading
CEOs Speak Out on the Economy
The May edition of Associations Now is hot off the press and one of the most popular pieces features interviews with a variety of CEOs all answering questions surrounding the economic downturn, the effect it’s had on their organization, and … Continue reading
Posted in Economic Recovery
Tagged economy, practice management expertise, the power of a
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