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Boozing, Bribing and Brawling on Election Day

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George Washington was 24 years old when he first ran for a seat in the Virginia House of Burgesses. Washington lost that first time and learned his lesson. Since market day was Wednesday in most towns, that day didn’t work. City political machines (organizations), such as Tammany Hall in New York City, didn’t stop at bribery.

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ASAE Voices Support for Pandemic Risk Insurance Act (H.R. 7011) Introduced by Rep. Carolyn Maloney

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WASHINGTON— ASAE endorsed a bill introduced on May 26 by Rep. Much like the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act (TRIA), enacted shortly after the terrorist attacks on 9/11, the federal government would serve as a backstop to maintain market stability and to share the burden alongside the private insurance industry. [ From ASAE ].

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Pop-Up Events: The Next Trend for Associations?

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Some familiar brands have found they’re a great way to not only generate buzz and revenue (between $ 45 billion and $50 billion annually , according to a study conducted by Chicago-based marketing firm PopUp Republic) but also introduce and test new products. Our pop-up stores may be temporary, but they leave quite an impression.

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IT Group Hosts Virtual Reality Events, Encourages Tech Careers

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During its “Virtual Reality Experience Tour,” the foundation is hosting events in Washington, DC; Chicago; New York City; Boston; and at CES 2017 in Las Vegas to introduce kids, students, and parents to augmented-reality technology. If left unaddressed, the IT skills gap could adversely impact U.S

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Taxi Associations Struggle With Dropping Medallion Prices

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A serious shift in the market, partly due to increasingly popular ride-sharing services, is having a significant effect on a valuable asset for taxi companies: the medallions that give them the right to operate. They were once “the best investment in America,” according to The Washington Post. A Recipe for Disaster?

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Virginia Shooting Highlights Safety Concerns for TV News Crews

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In particular, use of images of the shootings by New York City newspapers created a major outcry from the public and from fellow journalists. “Covering news means we can find ourselves in the midst of civil unrest, natural disasters, police activity, and other high-risk situations.

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Wednesday Buzz: Budget Tips for Community Associations

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The tech giant has announced a large donation to New York City education nonprofits, in honor of the opening of its flagship store in Manhattan. Four destination marketing organizations have come together in this Successful Meetings post to provide associations the resources they need to expand their reach.

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