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CommPartners Announces Acquisition By Symphony Technology Group (STG)

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[ Read the complete press release ]. The acquisition underscores STG’s commitment to building a unique, market-leading software platform offering continuing education, professional development, events, learning and content management solutions to associations, non- profits, healthcare & life sciences organizations.

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ACLU Campaign Introduces Californians to Their District Attorneys

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As part of this campaign, ACLU of CA is using an interactive website to help Californians find out which DA represents their county. In addition to partnering with local organizations, ACLU of CA also teamed up with Grammy award-winning musician John Legend to produce an animated video. Hey, Meet Your DA!”

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Internet Association Hires New Head Lobbyist In California

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Sacramento, CA – Internet Association (IA) announced today that Dylan Hoffman joined the organization as Director of Government Affairs for the State of California, where he will serve as IA’s head lobbyist in Sacramento.

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IRS Admits to Improperly Targeting Tea Party Groups

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Supreme Court’s Citizens United ruling, the IRS tax-exempt organizations office in Cincinnati saw a large increase in the number of applications from groups seeking 501(c)4 tax-exempt status between 2010 and 2012. ABC News also acquired and released a copy of the IG audit on Monday.). On Sunday, Rep.

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GMO Labeling Legislation Gets Bipartisan Push in Congress

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A bill that would require the labeling of foods that contain genetically modified organisms (GMOs) has bipartisan support, and something else: a major food-industry backer. Barbara Boxer (D-CA) and Rep. The Genetically Engineered Food Right-to-Know Act, introduced in April by Sen.

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GMO Labeling Battle Gets Fresh Kick-Start in Washington

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A leaked discussion draft by the Grocery Manufacturers Association suggests creating a national (albeit voluntary) labeling standard for foods containing genetically modified organisms, but activists say the association is clouding the issue. But environmentalists and organic food groups say the association has an ulterior motive.