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Advocacy & Legislation Articles
AEM Op-Ed in Charlotte Paper Offers Three (and a Half) Suggestions for Transportation Secretary Nominee Foxx
The U.S. Senate is now holding confirmation hearings on Charlotte Mayor Anthony Foxx’s nomination as Transportation Secretary. In an op-ed piece published in the May 22, 2013, online issue and the May 23, 2013, print issue of the Charlotte Observer, AEM President Dennis Slater offers three and a half suggestions for how Foxx can succeed in Washington.
May 23, 2013 – Advocacy & Legislation
Equipment Manufacturers Commend House, Senate for Swift Committee Action on 2013 Farm Bill
The House and Senate Agriculture Committees have each passed versions of the 2013 Farm Bill and sent them on for full consideration. AEM President Dennis Slater issued a statement immediately following the votes, applauding the action and urging Congress to bring the bill to the floor as soon as possible.
May 20, 2013 – Advocacy & Legislation
AEM Intensifies Battle to Defeat New Hampshire Dealer Legislation
AEM continues to battle New Hampshire legislation that would significantly alter dealer contracts and create additional costs for equipment manufacturers doing business in that state. The bill, SB 126, would repeal a longstanding law which currently regulates the relationship between equipment dealers and manufacturers.
May 16, 2013 – Advocacy & Legislation
AEM’s Nick Yaksich Named to Top Lobbyist List
Nick Yaksich, AEM vice president of government and industry relations, has been recognized as one of CEO Update’s top lobbyists of 2013. The honor adds emphasis to AEM’s strong and growing advocacy efforts on behalf of equipment manufacturers.
May 16, 2013 – Advocacy & Legislation
AEM Offers Trade Mission to Republic of Bashkortostan After CONEXPO Russia
A trade mission is being offered to AEM members to the autonomous Republic of Bashkortostan following the CTT and CONEXPO Russia trade shows in Moscow. Bashkortostan is directly east of Moscow and north of Kazakhstan.
May 16, 2013 – Advocacy & Legislation
Deere & Company Calls on Legislators to Support Pro-Manufacturing Policies
Deere & Company has shown its support for AEM’s pro-manufacturing stance by advocating for policies that would grow U.S. manufacturing jobs and keep our economy competitive with other countries. Headquartered in Moline, Illinois, Deere & Company has earned elite Gold-level status in the I Make America campaign.
May 13, 2013 – Advocacy & Legislation
AEM Calls for Action on Water Resources Bill, Cites Direct Impact on U.S. Construction Sector
AEM has called on the U.S. Senate to move forward with a water resources bill that would provide dramatic direct-employment benefits to the U.S. construction sector while increasing America’s global competitiveness.
May 9, 2013 – Advocacy & Legislation
Capitol Hill Visit Demonstrates Value of Member Engagement
For one AEM member, the success of a recent Capitol Hill visit demonstrates the value of engaging with AEM’s advocacy efforts to build constructive relationships with elected officials.
May 9, 2013 – Advocacy & Legislation
AEM Challenges Eurasian Combine Harvester Duty, Defends Market Access for U.S. Manufacturers
AEM has called for removal of a Eurasian Customs Union (CU) duty on combine harvesters and modules that would impair the competitiveness of U.S. agricultural equipment manufacturers in a key international market.
May 6, 2013 – Advocacy & Legislation
AEM Urges Members to Join Coalition Fly-in, Take Transportation Message to Congress
AEM encourages member companies to join our industry allies for the Transportation Construction Coalition’s (TCC) 2013 Legislative Fly-in on Capitol Hill, June 4-5, 2013, in Washington, D.C.
May 2, 2013 – Advocacy & Legislation
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