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		<title>AMA fails youth riders again, turns to motorcyclists to get lobbying job done</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 22:52:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Help needed to change law to exclude youth-model motorcycles and ATVs Change the Law to Exclude Youth-Model Motorcycles and ATVs
Write your Representatives Today! 
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has voted to stay enforcement of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA) that currently bans the sale of youth-model motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Riders plan 2009 tours with AMA, KOA</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2009 06:08:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>American Motorcyclists Association</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[AMA Riding announces five AMA Grand Tours for 2009
The AMA Grand Tours Series with KOA Along the Way is growing this year, offering even more fun for riders all over the United States. This year's Grand Tours will challenge, surprise and entertain riders, while giving them an excellent excuse to see some of the country's [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Illinois helmet bills scheduled for hearings</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2009 03:39:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Helmet Bills Scheduled for February 25 Hearings
Two bills that would require all motorcycle operators and passengers to wear helmets that meet the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 218 will be heard on Wednesday, February 25.
House Bill 925, sponsored by Karen A. Yarbrough (D-Broadview), will be heard by the House Vehicles &#38; Safety Committee on [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Summer celebrations planned for Japanese and European motorcycles at AMA Hall of Fame Museum</title>
		<link>http://www.1st5ive.com/2220/summer-celebrations-planned-for-japanese-and-european-motorcycles-at-ama-hall-of-fame-museum/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2009 15:24:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>American Motorcyclists Association</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[AMAâ€™s Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum hosting classic bike gatherings this summer
Two-wheel enthusiasts are invited to the AMA's Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum this summer for the 4th annual Japanese Motorcycle Saturday on June 6 and the 4th annual British &#38; European Motorcycle Saturday on Aug. 22. Located on the AMA campus in Pickerington, Ohio, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Motorcyclist benefit from historic economic stimulus bill</title>
		<link>http://www.1st5ive.com/1827/motorcyclist-benefit-from-historic-economic-stimulus-bill/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2009 02:40:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>American Motorcyclists Association</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Language that provides a tax credit for the purchase of a motorcycle has been added to the current economic stimulus bill, the AMA reports. The AMA, working in conjunction with other stakeholders, worked diligently to secure the motorcycle provision within the measure. President Obama is expected to sign the bill into law shortly.
"This inclusive and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>AMA gives motorcyclists security, includes roadside assistance in memberships</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2009 01:48:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>American Motorcyclists Association</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The AMA rocked the motorcycling community Friday, Feb. 13, with the announcement of a remarkable new membership benefit: free AMA Roadside Assistance for the same $39 annual cost that AMA members currently pay to belong to the worldâ€™s largest member-based motorcyclistsâ€™ rights organization.
Every member who enrolls in the AMAâ€™s new auto-renewal program is rewarded with [...]]]></description>
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		<title>AMA creates endowments to support motorcycle history, biker&#8217;s rights and racing</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2009 05:00:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) has announced the creation of three separate $1 million endowments for the AMAâ€™s Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum, the Associationâ€™s government relations activities and amateur racing programs. AMA President and CEO Rob Dingman made the announcement on Friday, Feb. 13, at a press conference preceding the opening of the annual [...]]]></description>
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		<title>AMA: Threats to motorcycling in America 3- helmet use and rider education</title>
		<link>http://www.1st5ive.com/1821/ama-threats-to-motorcycling-in-america-helmet-use-and-rider-education/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2009 02:14:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>American Motorcyclists Association</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[For the past 21 months, American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) President and CEO Rob Dingman has been leading the world's largest motorcyclists' rights organization through a reorganization to rededicate the AMA to its core mission: protecting and promoting the future of motorcycling and the motorcycle lifestyle.
In this third in a three-part series of interviews, conducted by [...]]]></description>
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		<title>AMA: Threats to motorcycling in America 2- excessive sound</title>
		<link>http://www.1st5ive.com/1818/ama-threats-to-motorcycling-in-america-2-excessive-sound/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2009 02:15:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>American Motorcyclists Association</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[For the past 21 months, AMA President and CEO Rob Dingman has been leading the world's largest motorcyclists' rights organization through a reorganization to rededicate the AMA to its core mission: protecting and promoting the future of motorcycling and the motorcycle lifestyle.
In this interview -- the second of a three-part series by AmericanMotorcyclist.com -- Dingman [...]]]></description>
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		<title>AMA:  Threats to motorcycling in America 1- OHV access</title>
		<link>http://www.1st5ive.com/1817/ama-threats-to-motorcycling-in-america-ohv-access/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2009 02:14:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>American Motorcyclists Association</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[AMA President and CEO Rob Dingman has been leading the world's largest member-based motorcyclists' rights organization since taking the reins in April 2007.
During that time, he has reorganized many of the AMA's programs to rededicate the Association to its core mission: protecting and promoting the future of motorcycling and the motorcycle lifestyle. With numerous legislative [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Motorcycle tariff taken off table in beef trade dispute</title>
		<link>http://www.1st5ive.com/838/motorcycle-tariff-taken-off-table-in-beef-trade-dispute/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2009 06:45:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The U.S. trade representative has decided against imposing any tariffs on certain motorcycles imported from Europe in a trade dispute over beef, the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) reports.
The AMA, its members, the Motorcycle Industry Council, individual manufacturers, dealers, and others had contacted the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative opposing the idea of possibly putting [...]]]></description>
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		<title>AMA will celebrate 85th anniversary at Vintage Motorcycle Days</title>
		<link>http://www.1st5ive.com/696/ama-will-celebrate-85th-anniversary-at-vintage-motorcycle-days/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2009 14:55:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The AMA is pleased to announce that the Association will celebrate its 85th anniversary year in 2009 with a number of activities and events, culminating with AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, July 24-26, at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio.
One eye-catching activity at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days will be a motorcycle parade with bikes [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Harley and Buell to back 2009 AMA International Women &amp; Motorcycling Conference</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 06:15:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The AMA is thrilled to announce that Harley-Davidson and Buell are the Presenting Sponsors of the 2009 AMA International Women &#38; Motorcycling Conference. From Aug. 19-22, women will celebrate the freedom and control that comes with taking to the open road on two wheels at the fifth AMA Women's Conference in scenic Keystone, Colo.
This will [...]]]></description>
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		<title>New York City Council unfairly targets motorcycle sound</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 03:02:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The New York City Council is considering a bill that the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) says discriminates against motorcyclists and imposes severe, out-of-line penalties.
The AMA also complained that the measure languished in the Council for two years and then, in a surprise move, was revived just a week before the scheduled final vote in December, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>AMA statement on national election results</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2008 05:09:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA["The American Motorcyclist Association congratulates President-elect Barack Obama and Vice President-elect Joe Biden on their historic victory. America's voters have spoken, and they are demanding fundamental change and accountability from our elected representatives. 

"Motorcyclists also demand change and accountability. This nation's estimated 10 million riders currently face critical issues such as road access, health insurance discrimination and the right to responsibly enjoy our nation's public lands. 
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