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Only 45 Days Left Until IBIE!
IBIE will be here before you know it. Register now and save $20 off registration. Visit www.IBIE2010.com to register for IBIE Today! Be sure to check out the extensive education program. Many sessions are free. Hotel rooms are also filling quickly, so be sure to reserve a room for IBIE through onPeak on the IBIE Web site.
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FDA and USDA Maintain Authority on School Food Programs
This week, the Senate unanimously approved the Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act, a $4.5 billion childhood nutrition reauthorization bill, that funds food programs in public schools. This legislation is part of the first lady's efforts to end childhood hunger and to combat obesity. "Through aggressive education efforts in the Senate, ABA was successful in having concerning efficacy language removed from the Senate-passed bill," said ABA Senior Vice President of Government Relations and Public Affairs Lee Sanders.
"ABA believes that FDA and USDA currently have ample authority to review and assess the benefits of food ingredients. Thus we were concerned that the language would add another layer of review by an unnecessary third party, which would discourage the development of innovative new products that provide all Americans, including WIC recipients, with healthy choices. In particular, ABA was concerned that the provision would not provide sufficient public input and transparency," Ms. Sanders concluded. Further action is expected in September to move the legislation
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ABA Urges Congress to Eliminate New Form 1099 Reporting
Requirements
 Businesses are already overburdened with tax paperwork and reporting
requirements. Unfortunately, the expanded information reporting
requirement included in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act will
only further increase the cost and complexity of complying with the tax code.
Specifically, beginning in 2012, the new healthcare law requires businesses to
send Form 1099s for every business-to-business transaction of $600 or more for
both property and services - creating a tremendous new paperwork compliance
burden for small businesses.
[Read the Letter Sent to Congress]
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ABA's Grassroots Action Center, Rise to Action, Launches 2010 Election Headquarters
 For ABA Members Only, resources at the election headquarters include 2010 mid-term election watch lists, candidate data, voter guides, and election previews, as well as important filing and primary dates. View a 2010 election map, register to vote, access your state or federal candidates, and get tips on where to find the best political news links. Check it out today at www.risetoaction.org.
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Rep. Tom Cole (R-OK) Visits Burford Corporation Headquarters
 "Burford Corporation was honored to host Rep. Tom Cole at our headquarters in Maysville," said Burford President Fred Springer. "Rep. Cole engaged our employees on topics such as possible immigration reform, impending cap and trade legislation and federal tax reform. He also addressed the growing 'anti-incumbent' sentiment that is spreading across the country and, as an incumbent himself, made a very good case for why he should be reelected this November," said Springer.
Rep. Cole represents the fourth district of Oklahoma and is a former Chairman of the National Republican Congressional Committee. He currently serves on the powerful House Appropriations Committee. |
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ABA Salary and Benefits
Survey Now Available to Purchase!
 The American Bakers
Association and the Snack Food Association are pleased to offerthe 2010 Salary and
Benefits
Survey. This unique baking and snack food industry survey was conducted
by national compensation survey experts Compdata Surveys, Inc.
"The
2010 Salary and Benefits Survey serves as an invaluable tool for
bakers,"
said ABA President and CEO Robb MacKie. "Through analyzing industry
specific positions, the survey provides bakers with market driven data
to help
companies conduct accurate compensation and benefit planning."
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Registration Now Open for October FTRAC Meeting
Plan now to attend the ABA Food Technical Regulatory Affairs
Committee (FTRAC) meeting on Oct. 22, 2010 in Savannah, Ga.
The FTRAC
meeting will focus on key legislative and regulatory issues impacting the
baking industry including food safety; labeling; health and wellness; and other
pressing issues of concern for the baking industry. A detailed
meeting agenda will be forthcoming in September.
We encourage
all ABA members to attend this meeting. Hope to see you there!
HOTEL CUT OFF DATE: September 24, 2010
[Register Now!]
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The American Bakers Association (ABA) advocates on behalf of over 700 baking facilities and their suppliers.
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$70B | The baking industry generates more than $70 billion in economic activity annually.
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The baking industry employs close to half a million highly skilled people. |
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Have a great day!
ABA Membership & Communications Department Karin M. Soyster, CMP, CAE - Vice President, Membership Services
Kelly Kotche - Director, Membership and Communications
Margaret Collins - Membership Services & Web site Coordinator
American Bakers Association
1300 I Street, NW, Suite 700 West
Washington, DC 20005
202-789-0300 phone
202-898-1164 fax
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