Ways and Means Committee Chairman Sander M. Levin (D-MI) said that if China or the Obama Administration do not act “promptly” after next week's G20 summit in Toronto to address growing complaints about the renminbi being undervalued, that Congress wi
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NSSF: Opposition to Microstamping Legislation ‘Gains Steam’
Even as New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg attempted a last ditch effort to drum-up support for firearms microstamping (S. 6005A / 6468C) today in Albany, opposition to the legislation continued to gain steam, according to a release issued by the Natio
Danner Opens Portland Retail Store
Danner has announced the June 17, 2010 opening of its new Portland retail location, The Danner Factory Store, at 12021 NE Airport Way…
Louisiana Announces Immediate Fishing Openings in Plaquemines Parish
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) Secretary Robert Barham announced the following opening to recreational and commercial fishing in portions of inside waters east and west of the Mississippi River in Plaquemines Parish effective as of
Sitka Gear Adds Jeff Simpson as Midwest Sales Manager
Sitka Gear Inc. has hired Jeff Simpson as its Midwest Sales Manager. In his new role, Simpson will work with key retailers in the Midwest as Sitka continues to increase it presence among Whitetail hunters…
Bushnell, Leupold and Stevens Settle Lawsuits
Bushnell Inc. said it has settled its lawsuits with Leupold & Stevens relating to the Leupold True Ballistic Range® (TBR) technology, and the Bushnell Angle Range Compensation (ARC) technology…
U.S. Soccer Sues Sports Authority Over World Cup Ads
The U.S. Soccer Federation sued Sports Authority Inc. over its advertisements linked to the World Cup, contending Dick's Sporting Goods is the national team's only licensed retailer…
Florida Opens Bay Scallop Season Early
Gov. Charlie Crist said the recreational harvest season for bay scallops in Florida will open 12 days earlier than usual this year. The governor is taking this action to “help relieve possible economic hardships on Florida fishing communities that may occ
Memorial Day Visits Jump 17% at N.Y. Parks
New Yorkers poured into the state's parks over the Memorial Day Weekend even as lawmakers narrowly averted shutting down many to close a yawning budget deficit. State parks attracted more than 1.7 million visitors over the weekend, a 17% increase ove
Football Legend to Run New York Marathon for Timex
New York Giants great Amani Toomer, a Timex sponsor, will become the first former NFL player to run the ING New York City Marathon in 17 years. Timex is a principal sponsor and the exclusive Official Timing Partner of the ING New York City Marathon and th
Danner Opens New Portland Store
Danner on June 17 will open its new Portland retail location, The Danner Factory Store, at 12021 NE Airport Way…
American Sportfishing Association Elects Board of Directors
Six members of the American Sportfishing Association's (ASA) board of directors were elected or re-elected to fill three regional seats and three at-large seats…
Aspen Skiing Co. Reports 4.3% Rise in Visits for Season
Aspen Skiing Company skier visits rose up 4.3% above the 2008-2009 season thanks to consistent snowfall throughout the season, a strong January, a late surge in visits at the end of March and into April and strong pass use…
Hi-Tec Canada Names CEO
Hi-Tec Canada appointed David Battler as CEO. Battler brings with him over 25 years of footwear industry know how from leading outdoor footwear brands…
Morsel Munk Sponsors Outdoor Nation Youth Ambassador
Online retailer Morsel Munk LLC of Winsted, CT has become the latest outdoor business to sponsor a “Youth Ambassador” to this weekend's Outdoor Nation Youth Summit & Festival in New York City. The company said it has selected Claudia Szerakowski for
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