News & Views Old issues, new rulers in Congress An industry doubleheader in Italy Forging ties with Italian garment makers New class added to IFI’s 2007 slate    IFI plans more on-line seminars A Caribbean conference for NCA Around the US Midwest New officers begin terms in Wisconsin Michigan cleaner wins 2006 Athena Award MidAtlantic Cleaners get state grants for equipment upgrades Northeast NCA to finish the year with more classes and a webinar Southwest Royaltone Academy sets class sessions for 2007 South NCALC raising funds to move cleanup program West Phoenix cleaner receives local leadership award

Editorials • Will green be the next fashion rage? • Drycleaning benefits the environment Columns Frank Kollman: What Democrats may have in store Don Desrosiers: Will Santa Claus deliver this year? Ray Colucci: Getting publicity at low or no cost Dan Eisen: The art of spotting: Lesson 1 Harvey Gershenson: Are routes the direction for you? Bill Bishop: What makes a good offer? Dennis McCrory: Seducing your apathetic customers Frank Lucenta: Using the steam air form finisher Profile Eric Pooler: Maine Man Newsmakers MFM tours plant of the future Phillips named at Cissell Dexter appoints Kretz DeSanto joins Böwe Information Central Year-at-a glance attendance tracker Hazardous waste disposal service Personal cleaning bag Energy-efficient dryers Boiler maintenance aid Shirt laundry additive Secrets of clothing care Condensate filter