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Thursday July 8
ASA Leaders Meet with U.S. Senator Blanche Lincoln
Automotive Service Association (ASA) leaders met with U.S. Sen. Blanche Lincoln, D-Ark., who serves on the U.S. Senate Finance Committee.Attending the meeting were Geralynn Kottschade, AAM, chairman of the ASA board of directors; Charlie Elder, AAM, secretary/treasurer; Ron Pyle, ASA president; and Bob Redding, ASA Washington, D.C., representative.
ASA leaders discussed concerns with the Motor Vehicle Owner's Right to Repair Act, S. 2138, introduced by Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C. The group updated Lincoln on the association's service information agreement with the automakers and assured her there was no need for legislation at this time. Lincoln also discussed other small business issues of interest with ASA. ASA expressed their appreciation for Lincoln's leadership on key small-business issues.
"Senator Lincoln has a long history of support for the small business community. This includes health care reform, tax relief and interest in automotive issues," said Bob Redding, ASA's Washington, D.C., representative.
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