News Updates

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DOT issued a rule standardizing how airlines treat musical instruments as carryon and checked baggage. This rule comes nearly three years after the Federal Aviation Administration Modernization and Reform Act… Read more»
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PAA and other charitable giving advocates have been urging Congress this year to reinstate the IRA Charitable Rollover; recently, there has been much activity in Congress on this issue: Read more»
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Congress passed two additional short-term continuing resolutions to provide a few extra days for final passage of the “CRomnibus” appropriations bill for FY15.  Read more»
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The House voted to pass H.R. 5771-the Tax Increase Prevention Act of 2014-which would reinstate and extend the IRA Charitable Rollover along with other expired incentives through the end of… Read more»
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The FAA and DOT have announced plans to issue final regulations by the end of 2014. The rulemaking will re-state the statute without interpretation, which means the rule will be… Read more»
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This summer, the FCC released its Order expanding eligibility for Part 74 licenses to users of wireless microphones, including performing arts venues. Read more»
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The U.S. Department of Education announced this month this year’s recipients of grants through its Arts in Education (AIE) program.  Read more»
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The FCC issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) concerning the long-term needs of wireless microphone users. Read more»
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Having failed to pass any appropriations bills, Congress passed a continuing resolution extending federal funding until December 11 and avoiding a partial government shutdown. Read more»
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Recent Activity
PAA signed on to a letter from the Charitable Giving Coalition (CGC) to Rep. Paul Ryan thanking him for his recent favorable comments regarding the value of charitable giving: “Charities… Read more»
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