The industry is expected to give government its advice next week, and renewable advocates are concerned that their voice at the industry table is not as loud as others.

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In order for the commission to conduct a fair study and make legitimate recommendations, state and local governments must be given an equal place at the table with business and industry interests on the commission.

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More important to the industry groups is ensuring that they have a seat at the table.

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Because we are the ones who pay the price for the industry's bad decisions, we deserve a seat at the table.

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As gaming continues to expand, there will be room for all parties at the table, and the growth of either genre is only going to help the industry as a whole.

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"You've got the pharmaceutical industry and the largest group representing seniors in this country, who 16 years ago weren't at the table but were on the other side of the political debate, " Gibbs said of groups expressing support Monday for health care reform.

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And I think if you step back and look at some of the significance of today's events -- you've got the pharmaceutical industry and the largest group representing seniors in this country, who 16 years ago weren't at the table but were on the other side of the political debate.

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