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AEM represents the policy interests of equipment manufacturers before the state and federal governments in the United States and around the world, keeps its members informed of legislation, statute and regulation that affects their businesses, and helps make it easy for them to make a difference on those issues.

To find out more about the issues that affect your business, please click on the links below:

 International Issues
Bullet  Doha Development Agenda of the World Trade Organization
Bullet  Free Trade in the Americas
Bullet  Free Trade in Asia
Bullet  Other Free Trade Initiatives
Bullet  Free Trade in Equipment and International Development
Bullet  Intellectual Property Rights
Bullet  International standards
Bullet  Unfair Trade Practices
Bullet  European Noise Emissions Regulations
 Federal Issues
Bullet  Ag Equipment "Economic Impact" Study
Bullet  Renewable Energy
Bullet  2007 Farm Bill
Bullet  Steel prices and the American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act
Bullet  Employee Free Choice Act
Bullet  Water Infrastructure Funding
Bullet  Permanent Repeal of the Estate Tax
Bullet  Ethanol Facts
Bullet  State Highway Reports
Bullet  TRIP State Highway Reports
 State Issues
Bullet  Dealer/Contractor Issues
Bullet  Lighting and Marking Standards
 
Letters on Policy Issues
Contact Your Representatives
Senate Estate Tax Thank You Letter (5/29/2007)
Support Repeal of the Estate Tax - Letter to Senate (5/29/2007)
Support the American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act (5/29/2007)
Support the Oman Free Trade Agreement (5/29/2007)
 
AEM Letters To Congress and Administration
Latin America Free Trade Agreement - Letter to Congress (4/24/2008)
Letter to House Judiciary Committee on HR 5638 patent infringement legislation (4/22/2008)
Korea Free Trade Agreement - Letter to U.S. House (4/17/2008)
Korea Free Trade Agreement - Letter to U.S. Senate (4/17/2008)
Ag Executive Committee Letter to Ag Chair Peterson (2/8/2008)
Letter to President Bush on economic stimulus legislation (1/22/2008)
Include Ag Depreciation Fix in Farm Bill (1/22/2008)
 
Other Letters
Letter to Editor on Steel Shortages and Impact of U.S. Government Trade Policies (2/27/2008)
Letter to Hometown Newspaper Supporting Free Trade Agreements (10/29/2007)
 
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Latest Site Additions - Global Public Policy
  AEMembership – working for you!
A quick 10 minute overview of the key services and benefits available to you and helpful tips on how to find the most valuable resources on the AEM website. (1/30/2008)

  AEM Advisor DC Newsletter - Water Infrastructure Bill, Ag Equipment Legislation
In this issue: Senate passes Water Resources Development Act; agricultural equipment depreciation legislation introduced; future of Federal highway program under scrutiny; AEM meets with embassy of Mongolia; AEM participates in Panama Canal expansion briefing. (5/21/2007)

  AEM Advisor DC Newsletter - Highway Funding, Farm Bill, Water Infrastructure
In this issue: Transportation sector successful in fight to restore highway funds; AEM sponsors highway contractor meeting; USDA releases 2007 farm bill proposal; House subcommittee approves water infrastructure financing bills. (2/2/2007)

  AEM Advisor DC Newsletter - AEM Supports Full Highway Funding
In this issue: AEM Joins Industry, Elected Officials to Support Full Highway Funding; President’s Plan for Iraq Includes Reconstruction; House Committee to Consider Clean Water Fund Reauthorization; Energy Legislation a Priority in 110th Congress; and WTO Welcomes New Member Vietnam. (1/16/2007)

  September 22, 2006 Issue of Advisor DC Newsletter is Now Online
In this issue: AEM Meets with Chinese Transportation Delegation, AEM Supports the North American Competitive Council, House Ag Committee Approves 25x’25 Resolution, Commerce Assistant Secretary Speaks on Export Opportunities. (9/25/2006)

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  Kinsey, Dana
  Office Coordinator  
  202-898-9064  
  Luke, Anne
  Vice President, Government Affairs  
  202-898-9005  
  Padgett, Ann-Marie
  Global Public Policy Manager  
  202-898-9006  
  Yaksich, Nick
  Vice President, Global Public Policy  
  202-898-9065  
     
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