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13NR04 - MRF News Release - 2013 Lobby Season Begins
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
7 February 2013

Contact:Jeff Hennie, Vice President of Government Ralations and Public Affairs
2013 Lobby Season Begins
Washington DC is back at work and the Motorcycle Riders Foundation is no exception.
Two separate lobby trips have been made on behalf of ABATE and the MRF. ABATE of Wisconsin and Pennsylvania have both made visits to the nation's capitol so far this year. Many others have their trips booked for the busy winter and spring lobby season.
The main issues of concern to the MRF before Congress are, ending the motorcycle only roadside checkpoints the use of high ethanol blended fuels that have been approved for use by the public but have not been tested on motorcycles. Also on the radar is stopping outside agencies from wandering into motorcycle safety as the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the Government Accountability Office (GAO) have recently done.
The MRF also had a solid presence at ABATE of Pennsylvania's Leadership and Legislation seminar this year. MRF President, Kirk "Hardtail" Willard stole the show at the opening evening's panel discussion which was aired on Pennsylvania public access.
If you have not started planning your lobby trip to DC and need help doing so please contact the MRF DC office staff for assistance.
Save the Date: Bikers Inside the Beltway 2013
The 5th annual Michael "Boz" Kerr, Bikers Inside the Beltway, has been scheduled for May 16th. The only national biker lobby day, has been growing larger and more effective each year and this year should not disappoint. The action packed day promises to elevate the important issues that the MRF works on before Congress and gives you the opportunity to walk the halls of Congress to lobby and educate your Members of Congress. Fly out or ride out