August 2012

OUTRAGE: Water Fees Drown Las Vegas Bar

Gov. Walker, Education, Energy Debated

Capital Roundup - August 2012

Nixon Addresses the U.S. Chamber

On April 29, 1969, U.S. President Richard Nixon gave closing remarks at the Chamber’s 57th annual meeting. Nixon said that he was the only person to address the Chamber’s annual meeting as a congressman, senator, vice president, and president other than President Lyndon Johnson.

Transportation Bill to Spur Job Growth

For the first time in seven years, Congress passed a $105 billion multiyear surface transportation bill, bringing certainty to road, highway, bridge, and transit projects and ensuring that project dollars are spent more wisely and stretched further.

Business Takes on Health Care Law

The U.S. Chamber and other business organizations are intent on not letting the U.S. Supreme Court have the final say on a partisan health care law that a majority of Americans oppose. Following the Court’s unexpected decision on June 28 to uphold the law, the Chamber and other groups will continue their push to dismantle it.

What Does the EU Debt Crisis Mean for the United States?

The business community is calling for stronger EU-U.S. ties.

Shale Boosts Economy, Lowers Energy Costs

A new national education campaign highlights shale energy's benefits.

Opinion

Education Holds the Key to Growth

Closing the skills gap is necessary to compete globally.

Profiles

Putting Her Best Face Forward

Patricia Owen went from selling Estee Lauder products to owning her own day spa.

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