Obama says White House, business must work together
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 [...]
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 [...]
Continue reading …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 [...]
Continue reading …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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