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ABA Update on Tax Reform

Republican Congressional leadership reached an agreement on a “tax package.” Both the House and Senate will still need to have a final vote on legislation, but there is a great deal of optimism that Congress will soon present legislation to 
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ABA Urges Consideration of Small, Family Businesses During Tax Reform

The American Bus Association’s President & CEO Peter Pantuso, in a letter to the House Committee on Ways and Means Chairman Kevin Brady Chairman, urged Congress and the Conference Committee to consider small, close-held family businesses while looking to reform 
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ABA Announces Baltimore as Site for 2021 Convention

We look forward to bringing our ABA Annual Meeting & Marketplace to Baltimore in 2021. 
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ABA Responds to Port Authority Bus Terminal Incident

The American Bus Association’s (ABA) thoughts are with those affected by the Port Authority Bus Terminal incident and our many members that operate at and near the facility. ABA members are on the front lines, in terms of this threat 
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ABA and MCI Announce 2018 Green Spirit Nominations Now Open

ABA and Motor Coach Industries annually recognize motorcoach industry leaders for their investments in environmentally responsible equipment and the adoption of green business practices. The award will be presented during ABA’s Annual Meeting & Marketplace in Charlotte, Jan. 26-30, 2018 
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Tax Reform Packages Move Through Congress

As you’ve likely followed through media reports, Congress has been barreling through efforts to pass tax reform legislation by the end of this year. The House passed its version of a tax reform bill on Nov. 16, the Senate passed 
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ABA Files Comments on Regulatory Refom, Now it is Your Turn

The US Department of Transportation is seeking the public’s help to identify regulations that should be repealed, modified or replaced. Now is the time to get involved if you want regulatory change! 
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ABA Expresses Concern Over Supreme Court Ruling on the Administration’s Travel Ban

ABA has previously joined the travel and tourism community in calls on the Trump Administration to make clear statements that legitimate international business and leisure travelers remain welcomed and valued by the United States. 
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ABA Urges Senate, House Appropriators to Fund the Intercity Bus Security Grant Program for FY18

In light of recent security threats to surface transportation, ABA President Peter Pantuso urges Congressional Appropriation Committees to fund Intercity Bus Security Grant Program for FY18 
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NPS Proposal Includes Drastic Fee Increase for Motorcoaches

The National Park Service (NPS) unveiled a proposal last week that would considerably increase the fees charged to a variety of visitors to select national parks during peak season, including individuals and motorcoach tours. Of primary interest to ABA and 
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