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Register Now for the Annual Convention!Annual Convention: ASA Plans Tour of Winchester Mansion

The Automotive Service Association (ASA) announces an optional tour for attendees of the 2008 ASA Annual Convention. The optional tour, scheduled for Thursday, May 1, will give attendees the opportunity to explore the oddities of the Winchester Mystery House – a construction project designed and built by the Winchester Rifle heiress, Sarah L. Winchester.

Online registration for ASA's 2008 Annual Convention, held May 1-3 in Santa Clara, Calif., is now available by visiting www.ASAshop.org/Annual08.

U.S. Supreme Court Denies Allstate Petition
The U.S. Supreme Court has denied Allstate Insurance Company’s petition for writ of certiorari. Most recently, Allstate Insurance Company filed a reply brief to the U.S. Supreme Court regarding the Texas statute prohibiting insurance companies from owning collision repair shops. Click here for the full story.

Oklahoma House Subcommittee Stops Right to Repair Bill
Oklahoma House Bill 2820, creating the Motor Vehicle Owners Right to Repair Act, was heard Feb. 19 by the House Economic Development and Financial Services' Subcommittee on Industry and Labor. Rep. Daniel Sullivan introduced the bill Feb. 4. The subcommittee voted against the bill by a vote of 7-0. To read the full story, click here.

AutoInc. Photo Contest!AutoInc. Photo Contest: Send in Your Children's Play Area Photos!
Photo entries for "Best Children's Play Area" in AutoInc.'s Photo Contest are due Monday, March 3. The photo contest will run throughout 2008 and will feature various categories for recognition.

Don't forget the next category: "Best Internet Cafe/Corner." Entries are due Tuesday, April 1. For contest rules and instructions to enter, click here..

ONLINE EXCLUSIVE
News Analysis: Energy Bill Becomes Law

At the end of 2007, the Energy Independence and Security Act (H.R. 6) moved between the House and the Senate as Congress hoped to arrive at some consensus before the holiday recess. Click here for the full story.

More Legislative News:
House Judiciary Subcommittee Holds Design Law Hearing

Hiring and Recruiting Winners
Knowing the right questions to ask and listening to a candidate's answers is key in hiring. Click here to read the full story.

Ron PyleThe Great Divide
Everywhere I turn lately, I see division. How about you? Democrats vs. Republicans, Blue vs. Red, conservatives vs. liberals, Britney vs. Kevin, Paul vs. Heather, etc. Click here now to read and comment.