Footwear Association Hires Former Congresswoman Sue Myrick for Fight to Lower Duties

The Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America ("FDRA") announced, yesterday, the hiring of former U.S. Representative Sue Myrick as its key Policy Strategist and Thomas Crockett as the association's Director of Government and Regulatory Affairs. According to the announcment, "Both Myrick and Crockett bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to FDRA as it fights to eliminate the over $2.5 billion in duties plaguing the footwear industry."