NPMA 2005 Legislative Day Recap

Published March 02, 2005

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Political pundit Tucker Carlson was a guest speaker at NPMA’s Legislative Day luncheon. Carlson and James Carville (below photo) gave opposing viewpoints during a spirited exchange.

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James Carville.

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NPMA Technical Director Greg Baumann shows his office to Rose Exterminator's Bob Dold. NPMA Legislative Day kicked off with a tour of the association's new headquarters in Fairfax, Va.

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NPMA Legislative Day included an important roundtable discussion featuring Bert Putterman (speaking), George Saxton, Carl Falco and Steve Dwinell.

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Legislative Day attendees from Georgia Valera Jessee and Hal Coleman.

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NPMA Manager of Government Affairs Gene Harrington briefed attendees about the Pest Management and Fire Suppression Flexibility Act.

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Florida Legislative Day attendees discuss strategy before heading to Capitol Hill.

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Bob Rosenberg, vice president of government affairs, NPMA, reviewed the rodenticide issue with Legislative Day attendees.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — More than 600 PCOs attended NPMA’s Legislative Day, which was lead-sponsored by FMC Corporation Tuesday in Washington, D.C.

The NPMA Legislative Day program kicked off with a tour of the association’s new facility on Sunday and concluded Tuesday when attendees had the opportunity to visit with their legislators and discuss pressing regulatory issues.

In addition, a number of industry speakers as well as guest speakers including Former Pentagon Spokesperson Torie Clarke, Chris Wallace of Fox News Sunday and political pundits Tucker Carlson and James Carville.

Highlights of the conference included: