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Who are the highest-paid trade association chiefs?

Trade associations have a strong presence in the Washington area. They help defend their members’ reputation and, as the National Journal reports, are increasingly running their groups like businesses. The National Journal created a list of the 25 highest-paid leaders at trade associations, based on deferred compensation, bonuses and benefits received according to the most recent data. Here’s a look at some of them.

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