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Politics during the 2009-2010 cycle. AED PAC contributed to 52 campaigns, besting the previous record set during the 2007-2008 cycle. The average amount AED PAC contributed to each campaign rose to $2,404, $467 more than the previous record set during the 2007-2008 cycle. AED members held 29 ImPACt PAC check delivery meetings with candidates, again beating the prior record set during the 2009-2010 cycle. 64 AED members made contributions in 2012, 10 more than previous record set in 2008. 73 AED members made contributions during the 20112012 election cycle, six more than the previous record set during the 2007-2008 cycle. All AED Board members supported AED PAC for the first time ever. Owners and employees of 56 AED distributor member companies contributed to AED PAC during the 2011-2012 election cycle, representing 13.5 percent of AED's membership. We think the heightened participation reflects a growing recognition of the impact that policy developments in Washington have on the equipment industry. In the months ahead, we'll be dealing with a number of issues that affect your markets and costs of doing business. We're confident that the time, energy, and money that industry leaders invested in the political process over the past two years will help make us collectively more effective and pay important dividends in the immediate future. CHRISTIAN KLEIN (caklein@aednet.org) AED's vice president of Government Affairs and Washington counsel. He can be reached at 703-739-9513. Hear Stuart Varney, Live at AED Summit The host of Varney & Co. on Fox News presents his expert analysis of the U.S. economic and political stages, Wednesday, Jan. 16 in Las Vegas. Register at www.aedsummit.com. COMMITTED TO MOVING YOUR BUSINESS FORWARD Covering more than 24 states, we're more committed to the construction equipment industry than ever before. With more than $350 million in equipment-related commitments, our team of industry experts can tailor nationally competitive products to meet your specific needs. Whether it's fleet rental/wholesale inventory, working capital or larger, multi-bank syndications, we're ready to invest in your business. When it's time to move your business forward, give us a call, or better yet, let us come see you. Lending | Syndication 214.736.1054 | www.bok.com /construction December 2012 | Construction Equipment Distribution | www.cedmag.com | 43