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  • eGov/Mil Newsletter: June 13, 2019

    • USTRANSCOM Weekly Peak Season Teleconference (13 June)
    • USTRANSCOM Weekly Peak Season Teleconference (6 June)
    • USTRANSCOM Updates Short Fuse Process to Help with Backlog
    • Yembo Announces Implementation of IAM-led ISO Inventory Standard

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  • eGov/Mil Newsletter: May 31, 2019

    • Inconvenience Claims for Shipments Coming out of SIT: a Q&A with USTC
    • USTRANSCOM Global Household Goods Contract (GHC) Update: Bundling Notification
    • USTRANSCOM Weekly Peak Season Teleconference (30 May)
    • USTRANSCOM Weekly Peak Season Teleconference (23 May)
    • IAM’s Seventh & Eighth Articles in a Series of Op-Ed Pieces on DoD’s Global Household Goods Contract (GHC)
    • Requirement for Seals Removed from Tender of Service
    • On-Base Families Forced to Contend with Health Hazards at Home

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  • ePortal Newsletter May 24, 2019

    • IAM 2019 Annual Meeting Early Bird Registration Ends Next Week
    • Contribute to the Portal Magazine! The July/August issue will have two focus articles
    • DoD’s Contracting Initiative—How Much Trust is Too Much?
    • IAM Attends the Young Movers Conference (YMC) in Romania
    • Arpin Group ranks #1 in supplier satisfaction for third straight year in 2019 independent study
    • Mesa Moving and Storage Expands to Montana
    • Atlas Van Lines Releases 52nd Annual Corporate Relocation Survey Results

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  • eGov/Mil Newsletter: May 17, 2019

    • USTRANSCOM Getting Pressure from JPPSOs to Turn Off Refusal Capability
    • USTRANSCOM Moves Forward With Policy on Inconvenience Claims for Shipments out of Storage-in-Transit (SIT)
    • IAM’s Fifth and Sixth Articles in a Series of Op-Ed Pieces on DoD’s Global Household Goods Contract (GHC)
    • USTRANSCOM Weekly Peak Season Teleconference
    • The Pentagon is Rushing to Outsource Military Moves, and Moving Companies Aren’t Happy
    • USTRANSCOM Open Discussion with Industry Telecon
    • National Defense Transportation Association (NDTA) Surface Committee Meeting
    • MilMove Update from USTRANSCOM

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  • eGov/Mil Newsletter: May 2, 2019

    • IAM’s Fourth Article in a Series of Op-Ed Pieces on DoD’s Global Household Goods Contract (GHC)
    • Annual Meeting Registration Open for Governing Members
    • USTRANSCOM Weekly Peak Season Teleconference
    • 2019 DP3 Peak Season Message for Movement of DoD Personal Property Shipments
    • Contribute to The Portal Magazine
    • USTRANSCOM Deputy Commander Gets New Assignment

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  • eGov/Mil Newsletter: April 17, 2019

    • IAM Creates Series of Op-Ed Articles on DoD’s Global Household Goods Contract (GHC)
    • Global Household Goods Contract (GHC) Draft Request for Proposal (RFP) Posted on FBO
    • GSA Update: NEW Household Goods Rate Offers Available in TMSS
    • USTRANSCOM Sends Refusal CONOPS Out for Industry Input
    • Military.com Article on Top Ten PCS Don’ts

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  • eGov/Mil Newsletter: April 4, 2019

    • IAM Responds to USTRANSCOM Press Release on Meeting with Industry Leadership
    • Global Household Goods Contract (GHC) Industry Day #2 Q&A Posted on FBO
    • Navy JPPSO Industry Day Teleconferences
    • JPPSO-MA Pre-Peak Season Meeting 16 April
    • JPPSO-NW Partnership with Industry Luncheon
    • JPPSO-MA Announces Military/Industry Day (UPDATE)
    • IAM President Meets with APL

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  • Alleged Debtor List: March 2019

    • IAM Alleged Debtor List: March 2019
    • Updated Receivable Protection Program (RPP) Operating Rules and Regulations Now Available
    • IAM Members Who Have Not Paid Their Dues Will Be Cancelled on April 15
    • Look for the RPP Logo on the IAM Mobility Exchange
    • IAM Members Cancelled for Non-Payment of Dues in 2018
    • IAM Member Companies Voluntarily Ending Membership
    • IAM Prospective Member List
    • Use the RPP Online Claim Submission Tool
    • Companies Misusing the IAM/HHGFAA Logo or Name
    • Watch the RPP Webinar sponsored by The EuroGroup International Movers

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  • eGov/Mil Newsletter: March 21, 2019

    • 2019 Spring Personal Property Forum (PPF)
    • TRANSCOM Acquisitions Directorate (TCAQ) GHC “Industry Day” #2
    • Associations Visit with USTRANSCOM Commander
    • JPPSO-NC Announces Military/Industry Day (Action Required)

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  • ePortal Newsletter March 14, 2019

    • IAM Mobility Exchange hits 700 Validations – Has Your Company Validated Yet?
    • IAM Learning Launches Residential Sales Training Course
    • IAM Hall of Honor Nominations - Deadline April 1

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  • eGov/Mil Newsletter: March 11, 2019

    • 2019 DOD Peak Season Efforts Critical to Industry for 2020 and Beyond
    • IAM Meeting with Megan Harless and Tarah Nypaver – The Voice of the Spouse
    • DOD Household Goods (HHG) Outsourcing Industry Day Q&A and Key Take-aways
    • USTRANSCOM Commander Discusses HHG Outsourcing Efforts with HASC and SASC
    • Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson Resigns

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  • YP Newsletter - February 2019

    • Young Movers Conference 2019
    • Alan F. Wohlstetter Scholarship Applications

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  • ePortal Newsletter February 28, 2019

    • IAM Capitol Hill Outreach Reminder
    • FMCSA Issues FAST Act HHG Working Group Report of Recommendations
    • IAM Learning Helps Your Company Prepare for the Peak
    • Peak Seasons Cause Peak Problems
    • Scholarship Now Accepting Applications
    • By the Numbers
    • Recent Posts on IAM Connected
    • Member News

     

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  • Alleged Debtor List: February 2019

    • IAM Alleged Debtor List: February 2019
    • Updated Receivable Protection Program (RPP) Operating Rules and Regulations Now Available
    • Membership Renewal Season is Upon Us
    • Look for the RPP Logo on the IAM Mobility Exchange
    • IAM Members Cancelled for Non-Payment of Dues in 2018
    • IAM Member Companies Voluntarily Ending Membership
    • IAM Prospective Member List
    • Use the RPP Online Claim Submission Tool
    • Companies Misusing the IAM/HHGFAA Logo or Name
    • Watch the RPP Webinar sponsored by The EuroGroup International Movers

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  • eGov/Mil Newsletter: Feb. 22, 2019

    • USTRANSCOM Industry Day for DoD Household Goods (HHG) Sole Source Contract
    • IAM Capitol Hill Outreach Reminder
    • GSA Amendment 3 to the CHAMP RFO Dated 23 August, 2018
    • Try These Ideas Before Privatizing Military Moves

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  • ePortal Newsletter February 15, 2019

    • IAM is now accepting nominations for the IAM Hall of Honor Class of 2019
    • Welcome New IAM Members
    • Performance Work Statement for the USTRANSCOM Global Household Goods Contract
    • Time Is Running Out to Pay IAM Membership Dues
    • By the Numbers

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  • eGov/Mil Newsletter: Feb. 7, 2019

    • DoD Household Goods (HHG) Request for Information (RFI) Update
    • IAM Capitol Hill Outreach
    • MilMove Update
    • 2019 Air Force Personal Property Activity (PPA) Special Interest Items (SIIs)
    • Port Congestion and Rail Delays
    • DOD Looks to Privatize Entire Household Goods Process
    • JPPSO-NE TSP/Industry Meeting
    • USTRANSCOM Spring Personal Property Forum (PPF)

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  • eGov/Mil Newsletter: January 24, 2019

    • DoD Household Goods (HHG) Request for Information (RFI) Update
    • JPPSO-NE TSP/Industry Meeting
    • USTRANSCOM Spring Personal Property Forum (PPF)
    • USTC Code 2 Concept of Operations (CONOPS)
    • IAM in Partnership with Association Revenue Partners
    • TSP Scorecard Initiative
    • DoD Installation Access Regulation
    • DP3 Advisory Panel Teleconference
    • DP3 Tender of Service (TOS) Update
    • MilMove Update

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  • Alleged Debtor List: January 2019

    • Updated Receivable Protection Program (RPP) Operating Rules and Regulations Now Available
    • IAM Alleged Debtor List: January 2019
    • Membership Renewal Season is Upon Us
    • Look for the RPP Logo on the IAM Mobility Exchange
    • IAM Members Cancelled for Non-Payment of Dues in 2018
    • IAM Member Companies Voluntarily Ending Membership
    • Use the RPP Online Claim Submission Tool
    • Companies Misusing the IAM/HHGFAA Logo or Name
    • Watch the RPP Webinar sponsored by The EuroGroup International Movers

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  • ePortal Newsletter January 17, 2019

    • Bad News for Transferees: US Senate Does Not Vote on Bill to Prevent U.S. Customs from Selling Transferee Personal Data
    • Contracting out DoD's Household Goods Functions
    • IAM in Partnership with Association Revenue Partners
    • Cargo Express Was Here 2 Help Following Powerful Storm
    • Membership Renewal Season is Upon Us
    • IAM Hall of Honor Call for 2019 Nominations

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  • eGov/Mil Newsletter: January 10, 2019

    • Update to Rate Filing Message
    • USTRANSCOM Spring Personal Property Forum
    • USTRANSCOM MilMove Telecon
    • Reminder: JPPSO-SC Annual Industry Meeting
    • IAM in Partnership with Association Revenue Partners
    • Will This Year’s Moving Season be Better than 2018?
    • IAM Connected Poll

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  • ePortal Newsletter January 3, 2019

    • IAM President's New Year's Message
    • Membership Renewal Season is Upon Us
    • Bliss Corporation Features Terry Head in New "Global Mobility Leaders" Blog
    • Advertise with IAM and Get in Front of Your Clients

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  • eGov/Mil Newsletter: December 27, 2018

    • DOD & Government Personal Property News & Notes
    • US Secretary of Defense Resigns
    • Warning Issued On West Coast Port Congestion

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  • ePortal Newsletter: December 20, 2018

    • Detention and Demurrage at US Ports: FMC Makes Recommendations
    • ISA Agents Message – Ocean Forward Booking Agreement – Customer Commitment
    • New Version of the Professional Cooperation Guidelines (PCGs) Now Available
    • Key Changes for 2019 Rate Filing: USTRANSCOM
    • IAMX Data Analytics On Demand Webinar
    • IAM to partner with Ad Sales Company
    • Curious about the ISO Inventory Standards?
    • New Video Available--a Retrospective of the 2018 IAM Annual Meeting
    • New Issue of The Portal Available Online Now
    • IAM Holiday Office Hours
    • IAM Hall of Honor Call for 2019 Nominations
    • AFWSF Now Accepting Applications

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  • YP Newsletter - December 2018

    • Discount on IAM Learning Ending Soon!
    • YMC 2019

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  • Alleged Debtor List: December 2018

    • Updated Receivable Protection Program (RPP) Operating Rules and Regulations Now Available
    • IAM Alleged Debtor List: November 2018
    • Look for the RPP Logo on the IAM Mobility Exchange
    • IAM Pays Members Over $200,000 USD to Settle RPP Claims
    • IAM Members Cancelled for Non-Payment of Dues in 2018
    • IAM Member Companies Voluntarily Ending Membership
    • Use the RPP Online Claim Submission Tool
    • Read and Understand the Receivable Protection Program (RPP) Rules and Regulations
    • Companies Misusing the IAM/HHGFAA Logo or Name
    • Watch the RPP Webinar sponsored by The EuroGroup International Movers

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  • eGov/Mil Newsletter: November 29, 2018

    • DOD & Government Personal Property News & Notes
      • First Meeting of DP3 Advisory Council
      • MARAD’s Office of Cargo and Commercial Sealift Launches Web Training Portal
      • GSA Announces Transformation of Multiple Awards Schedules
    • IAM Here 2 Help Partners with American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN)
    • Typhoon Yutu Relief: IAM Here 2 Help in Action

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  • ePortal Newsletter November 21, 2018

    • The Numbers You’ll See in this IAMX Webinar Will Surprise You
    • Are You Getting the Most out of Mobility Exchange?
    • Updated Receivable Protection Program (RPP) Operating Rules and Regulations Now Available
    • Protect Your Clients' Privacy: U.S. Members Contact Your Senators
    • Typhoon Yutu Relief: IAM Here 2 Help in Action
    • Dues Renewals to be Sent Soon

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  • eGov/Mil Newsletter: November 15, 2018

    • DOD & Government Personal Property News & Notes
      • DP3 Non-Peak Season Telecon with Services and USTRANSCOM
      • USTRANSCOM MyMove (MilMove) Update Telecon
      • USTRANSCOM Updated CONUS and OCONUS Storage-In-Transit (SIT) Facilities
      • USTRANSCOM Updated Approved and Revoked TSP
      • USTRANSCOM Personal Property Forum Slides
      • USTRANSCOM Schedules First DP3 Advisory Panel Meeting
    • DOD Acquisition Office Saw Workforce Reduction, Job Changes Despite Assurances
    • Global Transport Firms See Autonomous Trucks on the Road in 10 years
    • Infographic: FMCSA Hours of Service Rule, Desired Changes

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  • eGov/Mil Newsletter: November 1, 2018

    • USTRANSCOM Commander Asks for Meeting with Household Goods Industry Leaders
    • DOD & Government Personal Property News & Notes
    • National Defense Transportation Association (NDTA) Fall Meeting
    • The US Navy will have to Pony Up and Race the Clock to Avoid a Sealift Capacity Collapse
    • Driver Shortage Repeats as Top Concern in ATRI Industry Survey
    • Pentagon’s Big Audit will Inspect for Cybersecurity Flaws, Comptroller Says

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  • Alleged Debtor List: November 2018

    • IAM Alleged Debtor List: October 2018
    • Expulsions
    • Look for the RPP Logo on the IAM Mobility Exchange
    • IAM Pays Members Over $200,000 USD to Settle RPP Claims
    • IAM Members Cancelled for Non-Payment of Dues in 2018
    • IAM Member Companies Voluntarily Ending Membership
    • Use the RPP Online Claim Submission Tool
    • Read and Understand the Receivable Protection Program (RPP) Rules and Regulations
    • Companies Misusing the IAM/HHGFAA Logo or Name
    • Watch the RPP Webinar sponsored by The EuroGroup International Movers

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  • ePortal Newsletter Ocotber 25, 2018

    • Terry Head Interviewed for Worldwide ERC Podcast
    • IAM Learning Saves You Time and Money
    • Last Call for Donations for Walt’s Bike/Run
    • Miss out on this Year’s IAM Annual Meeting? That’s Why We Have Videos.

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  • eGov/Mil Newsletter: October 19, 2018

    • USTRANSCOM Non-Peak Season Slides – Week 41
    • IAM Annual Meeting
    • Hurricane Michael Impact to Tyndall AFB, Florida
    • USTRANSCOM Draft Code 2 CONOPS
    • IAM Here 2 Help Action Alert: 25 Immediate Ways You Can Help the Survivors Of Hurricane Michael And Hurricane Florence
    • Military.com Says “Tough PCS Peak Season Sparks Changes”
    • Congress Traded Operations & Maintenance For Modernization In 19 Appropriations

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  • ePortal Newsletter Ocotber 11, 2018

    • IAM Annual Meeting one of the Best Yet
    • Terry Head: The Next Chapter
    • Way to go Enrique Lopez of Hasenkamp, winner of the IAM Here 2 Help and Move for Hunger 5k Race
    • Walt's Bike/Run Raises Money for IAM Here 2 Help

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  • eGov/Mil Newsletter: October 4, 2018

    • USTRANSCOM Personal Property Forum (PPF) Summary
    • USTRANSCOM Releases Multiple Documents for Industry Review
    • USTRANSCOM Personal Property “Market Expansion”
    • Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Rulemaking
    • REAL ID
    • Access to view MyMove Coding
    • GSA Centralized Household Goods Program
    • Federal Rule Will Allow States to Waive Permit Tests for Veterans

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  • YP Newsletter - September 2018

    • IAM-YP Annual Meeting Schedule of Events
    • 5K Fun Run- Volunteers Needed

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  • Alleged Debtor List: September 2018

    • IAM Alleged Debtor List: September 2018
    • Look for the RPP Logo on the IAM Mobility Exchange
    • IAM Pays Members Over $200,000 USD to Settle RPP Claims
    • IAM Members Cancelled for Non-Payment of Dues in 2018
    • IAM Member Companies Voluntarily Ending Membership
    • Use the RPP Online Claim Submission Tool
    • Read and Understand the Receivable Protection Program (RPP) Rules and Regulations
    • Companies Misusing the IAM/HHGFAA Logo or Name
    • Watch the RPP Webinar sponsored by The EuroGroup International Movers

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  • ePortal Newsletter September 27, 2018

    • Hurricane Florence Relief: IAM Here 2 Help in Action!
    • Walt Begins his Journey to DC - Great photos!
    • Only 8 Days until the 56th IAM Annual Meeting
    • YP Social Mixer Sold Out

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  • ePortal Newsletter September 13, 2018

    • Why You Can’t Find Your Colleagues in the Annual Meeting Attendee List
    • Donate now for a chance to win a free registration to next year’s Annual Meeting!
    • Customize your Profile in IAM Mobile 24/7
    • Annual Meeting Exhibit Hall Booths Sold Out
    • 500 Companies Validated on IAM Mobility Exchange
    • PAIMA 5th Annual Golf Tournament

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  • eGov/Mil Newsletter: September 6, 2018

    • USTRANSCOM Weekly Peak Season Slides – Week 36
    • USTRANSCOM Weekly Peak Season Slides – Week 35
    • Draft Tender of Service Review In-Progress
    • DOD & Government Personal Property News & Notes
    • What Troops Don't Know About the Moving Industry and PCS Woes
    • America’s Military Cities
    • Diesel Prices Creep Up in Anticipation of Storm Striking Gulf Coast
    • Summertime Consultation: 84% want Europe to stop changing the clock

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  • YP Newsletter - August 2018

    • 2018 IAM-YP Elections
    • 5K Fun Run
    • IAM Annual Meeting and Expo

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  • Alleged Debtor List: August 2018

    • Look for the RPP Logo on the IAM Mobility Exchange
    • IAM Pays Members Over $200,000 USD to Settle RPP Claims
    • IAM Member Companies Voluntarily Ending Membership
    • Use the RPP Online Claim Submission Tool
    • Read and Understand the Receivable Protection Program (RPP) Rules and Regulations
    • Companies Misusing the IAM/HHGFAA Logo or Name
    • Watch the RPP Webinar sponsored by The EuroGroup International Movers

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  • ePortal Newsletter August 16, 2018

    • Are You Using Mobility Exchange to Its Fullest Extent?
    • Walt’s Bike/Run
    • Use hashtag #iamovers and see your posts in the Mobile App

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  • eGov/Mil Newsletter: August 10, 2018

    • USTRANSCOM Weekly Peak Season Teleconference Summary – Week 32
    • USTRANSCOM to Hold “Market Expansion”
    • USTC 2018 Fall Personal Property Forum Update
    • Lyons to lead USTRANSCOM
    • FY19 Defense Authorization Bill Passes Congress in Record Speed
    • DOD & Government Personal Property News & Notes
    • Trucking’s Tight Capacity Squeezes U.S. Businesses
    • Why the Trucking Shortage Is Costing You
    • Moving this summer? Here’s why you could face delays, no matter where you’re going

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  • ePortal Newsletter August 3, 2018

    • Did You Know that IAMX Search Results Now Include Country Guides?
    • With More than 2100 Downloads, IAM Mobile 24/7 is Your Best Tool for Mobile Connectivity
    • New Sessions Planned for the Annual Meeting
    • The 5K Fun Run Returns to the Annual Meeting
    • Benchmark Your Processes Against the PCGs
    • IAM-YPs – send us your stories!

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  • eGov/Mil Newsletter: July 27, 2018

    • USTRANSCOM Weekly Peak Season Teleconference Summary – Week 30
    • USTC 2018 Fall Personal Property Forum Update
    • APL Military Household Goods to resume service to/from Northwest Container Terminal – Tacoma
    • The fate of DISA, and other org chart changes in the new defense policy bill
    • DOD & Government Personal Property News & Notes
    • Hardware, end-strength, Russia and China sanctions. Here’s the deal lawmakers reached on the huge defense policy bill
    • House OKs Bill to Delay TWIC Deployment at High-Risk Facilities
    • Revealed: The new structure for the Pentagon’s tech and acquisition offices

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  • Alleged Debtor List: July 2018

    • Look for the RPP Logo on the IAM Mobility Exchange
    • IAM Pays Members Over $200,000 USD to Settle RPP Claims
    • IAM Members Cancelled for Non-Payment of Dues in 2018
    • IAM Member Companies Voluntarily Ending Membership
    • IAM Prospective Member List
    • Use the RPP Online Claim Submission Tool
    • Read and Understand the Receivable Protection Program (RPP) Rules and Regulations
    • Companies Misusing the IAM/HHGFAA Logo or Name
    • Watch the RPP Webinar sponsored by The EuroGroup International Movers

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  • ePortal Newsletter July 20, 2018

    • 72% of YP Members report increased business from their IAM-YP activity
    • A Few Sponsorships are Still Available for the 2018 Annual Meeting
    • Introducing the 2018 IAM Hall of Honor Inductees
    • Volume Discount for Metal Seals - New Pricing
    • IAM Connected
    • Member News
    • Industry News

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  • eGov/Mil Newsletter: July 13, 2018

    • New Tool for CSS Review to be Released
    • USTRANSCOM Weekly Peak Season Teleconference Summary – Week 28
    • USTC 2018 Fall Personal Property Forum Update
    • New Coalition Brings Together Military Women’s Groups
    • Giant Pentagon policy bill kicks off closed-door debate
    • DOD & Government Personal Property News & Notes
    • APL Deploys U.S. President-Named Vessels for Enhanced Eagle Express 1 Service
    • Reservists may get license transfers from military to civilian world
    • Tentative agreement for six-year NY port contract

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  • ePortal Newsletter July 6, 2018

    • Early Bird Registration Discounts End TODAY - Friday, July 6
    • International Association of Movers and FIDI Global Alliance Announce Collaboration on Professional Cooperation Guidelines
    • Are You Using Mobility Exchange to Its Fullest Extent?
    • Alert on Shipments into Cyprus

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  • YP Newsletter - June 2018

    • IAM-YP Elections
    • Young Movers Conference 2018
    • IAM-YP Teambuilding Event
    • Look for the IAM-YP Lounge in the Expo Hall!

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  • ePortal Newsletter June 22, 2018

    • Early Bird Pricing Still Available – Register by July 6
    • Booths Available Today but Maybe Not Tomorrow
    • IAM Pays Members More Than $200,000 USD to Settle RPP Claims
    • Register for the 5K at the IAM Annual Meeting
    • Watch Walt Run

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