Thanks to a recent article in The Politico, a Capitol Hill publication that launched in January, Washington, D.C., political insiders got the word that there is more to the floral industry than roses and potting soil.

The May 9 article, "Immigration Blossoms into Issue," profiled Jeanne Ramsay and Lin Schmale, SAF's senior directors of government relations. It focused on the pair's work lobbying for issues such as immigration reform, health-care reform, permanent estate-tax repeal and increased funding for agriculture research. 

The story "generated tremendous visibility for SAF and the industry among readers of The Politico," including members of Congress, congressional staff members, federal officials and other lobbyists, says SAF's Chief Operating Officer Drew Gruenburg.

"This is great for SAF," Ramsay agrees. "It really highlights our role on the Hill, our role in coalitions and our members' participation at a grassroots level."

--Vanessa Machir
vmachir@safnow.org

 

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