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Government affairs: represents the association's interests before congress and the administration. It also manages the association's political action committee.

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Policy and advocacy: represents members' interests before appropriate regulatory bodies at the federal and state level while also managing the association's general counsel function.

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Communications & public affairs: oversees member communications and external media relations and manages the ustelecom website as well as various electronic communications. It also facilitates educational opportunities for our members.

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Industry traceback group: the purpose of the traceback operation is to combat illegal calls, including illegal robocalls, and to benefit the general public and the telecommunications industry.