Top Speakers Headline Auto Congress We Need You in Washington May 22-23 Each and every day, what happens in Washington, D.C. impacts your dealership and your ability to run a profitable and successful business. AIADA gives you the opportunity to join your fellow dealers to speak with one voice on the issues that matter. Make your plans now to be in Washington May 22-23 for the largest grassroots lobbying event in the automotive industry -- AIADA's Automotive Congress. At the Auto Congress, you'll hear from lawmakers, Capitol Hill insiders and economists. You'll be briefed on the current legislative scene and the outlook for the 2000 presidential and congressional elections. You'll learn how you can personally make a difference through political involvement and meetings with your Members of Congress. Featured speakers include: Key lawmaker and dealer friend Sen. Fred Thompson (R-TN) Nationally-syndicated columnist George Will Futurist and economic expert Dr. Lowell Catlett AIADA Chairman Barbara Vidmar Rep. Jennifer Dunn (R-WA), estate tax repeal champion Sen. Wayne Allard (R-CO), respected lawmaker Former congressman from New York Bill Paxon Top journalists from Newsweek and The Washington Post in a lively panel discussion on politics and the auto industry Legendary comedian Jonathan Winters as the entertainment at the All-Star Dealer Award Gala Top issues to be addressed at the Automotive Congress include: repeal of the estate tax, and support for trade and the benefits it provides. "Our timing couldn't be better. Congress will be addressing both of these issues in the next few weeks, offering dealers a unique opportunity to send a strong message," said AIADA President Walter E. Huizenga. All AIADA members will receive an Automotive Congress Guide to the Issues in the mail prior to the meeting with more detailed information. Five workshops at the meeting will also offer answers to important dealership concerns: personnel, branding, e-commerce, F&I and investment planning. Numerous manufacturers have scheduled meetings and receptions throughout the event, providing dealers additional networking opportunities. Don't delay - register today!

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As part of the ongoing effort to repeal this burdensome tax, AIADA will join other family-owned business groups and estate tax opponents to participate in National Estate Tax Repeal Day on Tuesday, May 23 in Washington, D.C. More than 800 dealers and industry executives are expected to be in Washington at that time for AIADA's 23rd annual Automotive Congress.

Rep. Jennifer Dunn (R-WA), who worked with AIADA to achieve phase-out of the luxury tax in 1996, is now leading the effort in the House of Representatives to phase-out the estate tax. She will address attendees at the Automotive Congress on May 23. "All family-owned dealerships stand to benefit from Rep. Dunn's legislative efforts to eliminate the burdensome death tax. It is a special honor to have her speak to our members on National Estate Tax Repeal Day," said AIADA President Walter E. Huizenga.

Dunn is a co-sponsor of H.R. 8, the Death Tax Elimination Act. The bill, which seeks to phase-out estate and gift taxes over a 10-year period, could be considered by Congress the first week in June if enough support is generated.