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America's Restaurants: Serving Our Nation

What Lies Ahead: 2010 Legislative Session Overview

2010 Legislative Priorities to Create a Better Business Climate

  • Defeat any proposed new taxes and fees
  • Unemployment Insurance Costs
  • Defeat employer payroll taxes funding family leave
  • Protect WRA's ability to offer Retro
  • Reverse Liquor Price Increases
  • Repeal small business "head tax"
  • Standardize reasonable nutritional labeling

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What the Political Action Committee Does for You!

Total Savings $23,938

Saved $1,430*
Protecting RETRO program

Saved $3,000*
Passing a phased-in B&O tax credit

Saved $3,008*
Stopping the proposed $1 per Liter Spirit Tax

Saved $900*
Protecting business with 50 or more employees from an employer-paid mandatory leave requirement

Saved $12,000
Stopping the proposed Sprinkler Requirement

Saved $1,200*
Stopping the proposed Street Utility Tax

Saved $2,400*
Stopping the proposed Energy Efficient Mandates

* annual savings

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Government Affairs Committee
Our GAC is member driven group who sets the priorities for our Government Affairs Department. Every major decision regarding legislation and WRA official positions, as well as every PAC dollar and donation is approved by the GAC. Take action and join the GAC »

The National Restaurant Association Works for You
While the WRA is working on state policies, the NRA is working your behalf in Washington D.C. Visit their Advocacy & Representation center to learn how you can engage on the national level. Visit www.restaurant.org/governent


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