NU Online News Service, Jan. 28, 10:39 a.m. EST

The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA) announced that Speaker of the House Rep. John Boehner, R-Ohio, will address the association's membership on April 14.

Mr. Boehner will be a keynote speaker at the legislative conference breakfast which occurs just prior to the association's annual day on Capitol Hill. Each year, independent agents and brokers visit Capitol Hill offices to lobby members of the House, Senate and their staffs on issues that directly impact independent agents and consumers.

“The Big 'I' is honored that during such a pivotal year, Speaker of the House John Boehner will be kicking off our annual agent pilgrimage to Capitol Hill,” said Robert A. Rusbuldt, IIABA president and chief executive officer. “We're looking forward to hearing his insights on the implementation of the new health care law, tax and spending issues, financial services regulation, and other important topics facing our members, their businesses and the American economy.”

The 11-term congressman was elected as the 53rd Speaker of the House on Jan. 5. In his congressional career, Mr. Boehner has served in posts including House Republican Conference chairman, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, and House Republican leader.

In the last Congress, as the minority leader, he was a leading opponent of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA).

“Speaker Boehner has been a longtime friend of our small business owners in his home state of Ohio and, as a former small business person himself, can provide an important perspective our members will appreciate,” said Charles E. Symington Jr., IIABA senior vice president for government affairs.

The IIABA's National Legislative Conference will take place April 13-15 at the Grand Hyatt Washington Hotel in Washington, D.C.

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