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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  Employee Free Choice Act (“Card Check”)
Bullet  Biofuels
Bullet  Transportation Infrastructure
Bullet  Water Infrastructure
Bullet  Ag Equipment Depreciation
Bullet  LIFO Tax Accounting Method
Bullet  State Tax Nexus
Bullet  Estate Tax Repeal
 State Issues
Bullet  Dealer/Contractor Issues
 
Letters on Policy Issues
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AEM Letters To Congress and Administration
Climate Change/Energy Bill - AEM Letter to House (6/24/2009)
Open-loop Biomass Tax Parity - Letter to Senate Finance and Energy and Natural Resources Committees (5/15/2009)
World Trade Organization (WTO) Doha Development Agreement - Coalition to USTR (5/14/2009)
Woody Biomass - Coalition Letter to Energy & Commerce (5/6/2009)
Intellectual Property Rights - Letter to the President (4/27/2009)
AEM Climate Change Position - Letter to Chairwoman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Commit (4/20/2009)
 
Other Letters
Global Resource Infrastructure Network - Economic Stimulus Plans Around the World (5/14/2009)
Transportation Construction Coalition Event  (3/26/2009)
Final Stimulus Bill-Buy American Act Details  (2/18/2009)
Summary of Stimulus Infrastructure Spending (2/13/2009)
Summary of House Passed Stimulus Bill  (1/29/2009)
AEM Public Policy Agenda (1/1/2009)
 
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Latest Site Additions - Global Public Policy
Chair of AEM Small Enterprise Committee Testified on October 28 Before House Committee on Small Business
The Chair of AEM's Small Enterprise Committee, Richard A. Brown, testified before the House Committee on Small Business on October 28, 2008. Brown is the President and COO of Krause Corporation, based in Hutchinson, Kansas. The hearing is on "Creating Opportunities for Small Businesses in an Economic Recovery." (10/28/2008)

  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)

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  Kinsey, Dana
  Office Coordinator  
  202-898-9064  
  Luke, Anne Forristall
  Vice President, Government Affairs  
  202-898-9005  
  Padgett, Ann-Marie
  Global Public Policy Manager  
  202-898-9006  
  Tindall, Nick
  Government Affairs Manager  
  202-898-9067  
  Yaksich, Nick
  Vice President, Global Public Policy  
  202-898-9065  
     
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