Capitol Hill legislative appointments to highlight NetworkASA 2013 schedule of events October 2-4 in Washington, D.C.
Having a voice in Washington is just one part of the equation. Equally as important is the true stakeholders, specifically members of trade associations, using their voices and speaking up when necessary.
It’s been said “bad science makes for bad policy.” As suppliers specializing in plumbing products are learning as they grapple with the looming “lead in plumbing” deadline, only when all stakeholders’ views are taken into account will good public policy be possible. That was the unfortunate reality as the Reduction of Lead in Plumbing Act quickly was passing both chambers of Congress.