by Associated Press Published: February 7,2011
Tags: U.S. Chamber of Commerce
President Barack Obama prodded American businesses to do their share to help the economy, calling on executives to “get in the game” and begin investing nearly $2 trillion accumulating on their balance sheets. The president, in a speech Monday to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, called for a cooperative relationship with the private sector and [...] [...]
by Associated Press Published: October 4,2010
Tags: bail out, congress, stimulus, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
During the worst of the economic crisis, the nation’s most powerful business lobby pleaded with Congress to prop up financial institutions and stimulate the economy with hundreds of billions of dollars in borrowed money. “Make no mistake: When the aftermath of congressional inaction becomes clear, Americans will not tolerate those who stood by and let [...] [...]
by Amy Gillentine Published: May 26,2009
Tags: Barack Obama, Colorado Trial Lawyers Association, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
President Barack Obama has issued a statement that limits the federal government’s ability to preempt state law – overturning a practice put in place by former President George W. Bush. According to the memo no regulatory agency can issue rules that have the force of law over current state law. Instead, the agencies must go [...] [...]
by Amy Gillentine Published: April 16,2009
Tags: AFL-CIO, card check legislation, Employee Fair Choice Act, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, USW
Both sides have launched extensive advertising campaigns in the fight to approve the Employee Fair Choice Act, also known as the Card Check legislation. Business is on one side, with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce launching a $1 million television ad campaign in five states, including Colorado, to oppose the bill, which would change the [...] [...]
by Amy Gillentine Published: April 14,2009
Tags: Cuba, Travel, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Local travel agencies believe the United State’s decision to open Cuba to tourist travel will boost their business – both for tourist and business travel. “Just to go, after it being closed for 50 years, I think it will gain a lot of interest,” said Russ Knight, manager at Globe Travel Services. “People are going [...] [...]
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