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What's Going On: Agents Head to Washington for Annual Lobbying Event

April, the month in which independent insurance agents typically flock to Washington to lobby their elected representatives, is just around the corner. Thanks to characters like Jack Abramoff, lobbying lately has fallen under a shadow. That's

By George F. Williams | Updated on February 28, 2006

April, the month in which independent insurance agents typically flock to Washington to lobby their elected representatives, is just around the corner. Thanks to characters like Jack Abramoff, lobbying lately has fallen under a shadow. That’s too bad, because it is an essential part of good, responsive government, and for the most part it’s practiced without criminal intent. Certainly, it’s unlikely that agents will be offering congressmen any golf trips to Scotland, but they undoubtedly will buttonhole them about issues near and dear to their hearts.

Events kick off with The National Association of Professional Insurance Agents’ annual Federal Legislative Summit on April 6. The evening before, agents can attend an optional briefing on major issues affecting them. The session will be held at the Marriott Crystal City in Arlington, Va., where most out-of-town participants will be staying. The following day, PIA members will gather for breakfast on Capitol Hill. As this was written, speakers for the event had not been finalized. However, the association will present its National Distinguished Congressional Service Award to Rep. Michael Oxley (R-Ohio), chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, at the breakfast.

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