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December 2, 2010&lt;br /&gt;
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EST&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;a href=&quot;http://webportal.pac.org/Conference/RegistrationProcessOverview.aspx?id=177&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Register&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;
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 <pubDate>Wed, 02 Jun 2010 15:40:19 -0400</pubDate>
 <dc:creator>Lauren Tyler</dc:creator>
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November 16, 2010&lt;br /&gt;
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EST&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;a href=&quot;http://webportal.pac.org/Conference/RegistrationProcessOverview.aspx?id=176&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Register&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://pac.org/content/teleconference-lobbying-reports-lda-vs-irc-filing-methods&quot;&gt;read more&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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 <pubDate>Tue, 11 May 2010 16:48:20 -0400</pubDate>
 <dc:creator>Lauren Tyler</dc:creator>
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July 22, 2010&lt;br /&gt;
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://webportal.pac.org/Conference/RegistrationProcessOverview.aspx?id=164&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Register&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; 
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://pac.org/content/teleconference-procuring-state-government-contracts&quot;&gt;read more&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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 <pubDate>Fri, 16 Apr 2010 16:30:10 -0400</pubDate>
 <dc:creator>Lauren Tyler</dc:creator>
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July 15, 2010&lt;br /&gt;
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://webportal.pac.org/Conference/RegistrationProcessOverview.aspx?id=163&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Register&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; 
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&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &#039;Georgia&#039;,&#039;serif&#039;; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal&quot;&gt;&lt;font face=&quot;tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif&quot;&gt;Staying current on state compliance rules is increasingly difficult, particularly as states respond to &lt;em&gt;Citizens United&lt;/em&gt;. Whether you work with state PACs, lobby for government contracts or contribute to candidates who could trigger pay-to-play rules, you need to be informed. In this comprehensive teleconference, led by preeminent political law attorney Ken Gross, you will get updates on campaign finance and lobbying laws, as well as trends transforming the legal landscape. Topics include:&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; 
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://pac.org/content/teleconference-compliance-state-political-involvement-activity&quot;&gt;read more&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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 <pubDate>Fri, 16 Apr 2010 15:42:01 -0400</pubDate>
 <dc:creator>Lauren Tyler</dc:creator>
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May 13, 2010&lt;br /&gt;
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://webportal.pac.org/Conference/RegistrationProcessOverview.aspx?id=153&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Register&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; 
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&lt;span style=&quot;line-height: 115%; font-family: &#039;Tahoma&#039;,&#039;sans-serif&#039;; font-size: 10pt&quot;&gt;Your organization must account for all lobbying activities in every department, not just those for registered lobbyists. You must also track association and contract lobbying expenses. Whether you’ve filed for years, or are doing it for the first time, you will benefit from hearing how the most successful companies properly track and report their issues and expenses. Our speakers will discuss:&lt;/span&gt; 
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://pac.org/content/webinar-methods-tracking-lobbying-activities&quot;&gt;read more&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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 <pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2010 11:10:07 -0400</pubDate>
 <dc:creator>Lauren Tyler</dc:creator>
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March 11, 2010&lt;br /&gt;
2:00 pm EST&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;a href=&quot;http://webportal.pac.org/Conference/RegistrationProcessOverview.aspx?id=125&quot;&gt;Register&lt;/a&gt;  
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The difference between winning and losing on a policy issue at the federal level or at state capitals often depends on the services of contract lobbyists. With limited budgets, big issues, tight time frames and geographic constraints, how do you create a coordinated lobbying effort without devoting huge resources to accomplish your goals? Learn not only how to select the right lobbyists, but how to manage expectations once work has started. This teleconference will cover: 
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	&lt;li&gt;How to Select a Lobbyist&lt;/li&gt;
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	o Finding the right fit&lt;br /&gt;
	o Tips on interviewing&lt;br /&gt;
	o Writing the contract 
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	&lt;li&gt;Managing Expectations&lt;/li&gt;
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	o When to monitor the issues and when to advocate&lt;br /&gt;
	o Dealing with conflicts of interest 
	&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://pac.org/content/webinar-managing-contract-lobbyists&quot;&gt;read more&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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 <pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2010 15:22:13 -0500</pubDate>
 <dc:creator>Ashley Mancheni</dc:creator>
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November 4, 2010 - &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.itcdc.com/index.php&quot;&gt;Ronald Reagan Building &amp;amp; International Trade Center&lt;/a&gt; - Washington, DC 
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&lt;a href=&quot;/conferences/post-election/registration&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Registration &amp;amp; Fees&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;strong&gt;|&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/conferences/post-election/agenda&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Agenda&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt; |&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/conferences/post-election/location&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Conference Location&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;strong&gt; &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;/conferences/post-election/who&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Who Should Attend&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;strong&gt; | &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/conferences/post-election/who#what&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What Will You Gain&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;strong&gt; &lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://pac.org/conferences/post_election&quot;&gt;read more&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
 <category domain="http://pac.org/taxonomy/term/139">Government Relations</category>
 <pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2008 13:14:00 -0400</pubDate>
 <dc:creator>Conrad</dc:creator>
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			  &lt;font color=&quot;#ffffff&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;September 27-29, 2010 - &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font color=&quot;#f2f8ff&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Hilton Alexandria Old Town&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font color=&quot;#ffffff&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt; - Alexandria, VA&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/font&gt;
			&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://pac.org/conferences/stateandlocal&quot;&gt;read more&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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 <pubDate>Mon, 24 Mar 2008 13:48:34 -0400</pubDate>
 <dc:creator>Conrad</dc:creator>
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&lt;a href=&quot;/conferences/legal/agenda&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Agenda&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;strong&gt; | &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/conferences/grassroots/roundtable/registration&quot;&gt;Registration &amp;amp; Fees&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt; | &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/conferences/grassroots/roundtable/travel&quot;&gt;Conference Locations&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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October 20, 2010 - Washington, DC - &lt;a href=&quot;/conferences/series/october&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Part of the October Conference Series&lt;/a&gt; &lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;strong&gt;OVERVIEW&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://pac.org/conferences/legal&quot;&gt;read more&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
 <category domain="http://pac.org/taxonomy/term/143">General</category>
 <category domain="http://pac.org/taxonomy/term/139">Government Relations</category>
 <category domain="http://pac.org/taxonomy/term/137">Grassroots</category>
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 <pubDate>Mon, 24 Mar 2008 13:36:26 -0400</pubDate>
 <dc:creator>Conrad</dc:creator>
 <guid isPermaLink="false">992 at http://pac.org</guid>
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