WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Thursday, January 3, the 113th Congress was gaveled into session with great hope for reduced polarization and paralysis, but with no real evidence that they’ll lift anytime soon. Some say the worst is yet to come, but others point to the bi-partisan support of H.R. 8, the American Taxpayer Relief Act […]
Day: January 10, 2013
MRAA looks back on legislative successes
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Wednesday, January 2, 2013, the 112th Congress of the United States finally ended. Many may think the slow rate of legislating is a good thing, but for the record, the 112th Congress was the most unproductive Congress since 1948, when President Truman called Congress the “Do Nothing.” Congress passed only 220 […]
Dealers’ Guide to the Fiscal Cliff Legislation
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The events and negotiations leading to passage of key legislation averting the so-called Fiscal Cliff were the big story on Capitol Hill this year. The House of Representatives passed the American Taxpayer Relief Act, H.R. 8, 257 to 167. The U.S. Senate passed it 89 to 7 earlier the same day. Many […]
Industry Leaders Gather for Third Growth Summit, Establish Recreational Boating Leadership Council
CHICAGO — On Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012, approximately 30 individuals representing diverse organizations and companies with a vested interest in the future of the recreational boating industry reconvened in Rosemont, Ill., for the third growth summit. An all-industry effort, the growth summit meetings bring together all corners of the industry, looking ahead to address growth […]
NMMA, MRAA Make Joint $10,000 Contribution to MTA of New Jersey Recovery & Relief Fund
CHICAGO—January 10, 2013—The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and www.MRAA.com.
