American Bakers Association: Leading Trade Association for the Baking Industry


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ABA represents all segments of the grain-based foods industry before the U.S. Congress, state legislatures, and domestic and international regulatory authorities. ABA is dedicated to promoting public policy in the best interest of the baking industry.

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ABA in the News! See video of clips of ABA television interviews and articles about the wheat crisis. Band of Bakers March on Washington Highlights Video - (Download a free coy of Quicktime) Press Releases Bulletin - ABA Newsletter Salary & Benefits Survey Baking Industry News Industry Links	Frequently Asked Questions Why Politics in Baking Who We Support Latest News Political Involvement	ABA Meeting Schedule Highlights of ABA Members Getting "Connected" at the 2008 ABA Convention! SAVE THE DATES! 2009 ABA Convention April 5-8, 2009 The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, Amelia Island, Fla. Industry Calendar


	Press Release- High Food Prices Impact American Families - Focus of ABA/RBA Testimony for Joint Economic Committee Hearing VIDEO - ABA/RBA Testifies at Joint Economic Committee Hearing Re: Impact of Rising Food Prices on American Families - Fast Forward to Baker Testimony at 1:14:30 into Video ABA Staff Participates in March of Dimes' Marching for Babies Event in Washington, D.C. VIDEO - ABA President & CEO Interviewed by CNBC's "Power Lunch" Program Regarding Commodities Markets ABA Urges the CFTC to Take Action to Decrease Market Volatility Register Now for the ABA 2008 Policy Conference - Click here for Press Release for More Information ABA Supports the Safe FEAST Act of 2008 ABA Applauds Senate for Passing DOT Corrections Bill Check Out Highlights of the 2008 ABA Convention!

	June 2-3, 2008 Fleet & Distribution Committee Meeting H&S Bakery and Hilton Garden Inn Baltimore, Md. June 16-18, 2008 2008 ABA Policy Conference Covington & Burling and Capitol Hilton Washington, D.C. July 20-22, 2008 Human Resources & Safety Committees Summer Meeting Hershey, Pa. September 15-17, 2008 ELDC Publicy Policy Forum Washington, D.C.