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HARDI Members Lobby for Change in Washington

June 23, 2014

More than 90 individuals representing dozens of distributors, wholesalers, manufacturers, and manufacturer’s representatives recently gathered in Washington for the annual HARDI Congressional Fly-In event.

Attendees listen to a legislative briefing during the HARDI Congressional Fly-In.

HARDI Takes on Legislators in DC

Congressional Fly-In Attendees Discuss Issues, Lobby for Change on Capitol Hill

Jen Anesi

June 23, 2014

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The Congressional Fly-In gives HARDI members a chance to speak directly to congressional representatives about the legislative and regulatory issues impacting their businesses.

Bickering Killed the Energy Bill

Jen Anesi

May 12, 2014

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While there isn’t much we can do right now to force Congress’s cooperation, we can all make sure our voices are heard at the ballot boxes on Nov. 4.

Is Shaheen-Portman on Life Support?

Herb Woerpel

February 10, 2014

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Congressional shakeup casts doomsday shadow on monumental energy-efficiency bill.

Several industry organizations hosted a Congressional reception recently in Washington.

HVAC Organizations Host Congressional Reception

More than 200 Congressional Staffers Attended Washington Event

September 9, 2013

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Industry event welcomed more than 200 congressional staffers, who learned more about the HVAC and water heating industry.

Congressman Talks Energy with Danfoss

Discusses Legislation to Advance Energy-Efficient and Renewable Energy Technologies

September 2, 2013

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U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger, congressman for the 16th Congressional District in Illinois, recently visited the Danfoss plant in Loves Park, Ill., within his district.

What Our Kids Could Teach Washington

Jen Anesi

April 29, 2013

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It seems like Congress can’t agree on much these days — at least not in any timely fashion. And definitely not without a lot of whining, name calling, finger pointing, and foot stomping.

Contractor Randy Weber Elected to Congress

Herb Woerpel

December 17, 2012

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The HVACR industry now has a voice in Congress. Republican Randy Weber, owner, Weber’s Air and Heat, Pearland, Texas. The freshman congressman is making headlines nationwide, including here in The NEWS as a 2012 NEWSmaker.

Nov. 7, 2012: ACCA Member, Randy Weber, Is Elected to Congress

November 7, 2012

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The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) has announced that member Randy Weber of Pearland, Texas, was elected to Congress last night. Weber will represent the 14th Congressional District after beating former Congressman Nick Lampson in the race to succeed retiring Republican Ron Paul.

Arzel Zoning Hosts Congressional Staff

September 10, 2012

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Arzel Zoning Technology hosted an informational meeting with Sen. Rob Portman’s (R-Ohio) office Aug. 17, 2012. Caryn Candisky, Sen. Portman’s district director, Northeast Ohio, met with members of the Arzel team to discuss local issues related to energy efficiency standards, technology, and legislation.