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Title: Register Today for NACS Day on Capitol Hill

Description: Join your colleagues in Washington, D.C., March 20 to 21, to help protect the convenience and fuel retailing industry against costly regulations and anti-business public policies.

Page Content: ALEXANDRIA, VA ? Mark your calendar now and join your industry peers in Washington, D.C., from March 20 to 21 for NACS Day on Capitol Hill. This two-day event puts the power of grassroots advocacy in your hands, and in the halls of Congress.

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Every day, Washington politicians are making decisions on policies and regulations that will directly affect your business. Earlier this year, nearly 100 retailers met with more than 185 legislators to push for swipe fee reforms ? and they were successful. This experience was not a fluke.�

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Telling your story directly to the individuals who make our nation?s laws has a tremendous impact. In fact, the majority of congressional staff (97 percent) indicated the most influential interaction in the legislative process is an in-person visit between the constituent and their member of Congress.

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NACS will provide the tools, resources and support you need to educate your senators and representatives about our industry during face-to-face meetings. NACS will schedule the meetings, provide detailed issue updates and ?lobbying 101? best practices. NACS staff and/or an experienced advocate will attend and help facilitate each of your Capitol Hill meetings.

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Don?t wait for Congress to pass legislation that affects your business ? attend Day on Capitol Hill and make change a reality. Reserve your spot by registering today.

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Editor?s Note: For more on the power of grassroots engagement, see the October 2011 NACS Magazine cover story, ?Going for the Knockout.?

Content Subject: Government Relations, NACS

Formatted Article Date: November 1, 2011

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