Applying Criteria to a Flurry of Proposals
By Thomas J. Donohue, President and CEO, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Dr. Martin Regalia: Econ 101
In a victory for business, the Bush administration issued a new directive requiring government agencies to assess the combined aggregate costs and benefits of all the regulations they propose to offer in a year.
NORTHEASTDelawareBusiness Leaders, Lawmakers Discuss Legislative Wish List
The U.S. Chamber has been recognized for its online grassroots advocacy work during the 2006 midterm elections with two Pollie Awards. The first is a Silver Pollie recognizing an e-mail/viral marketing campaign. The second award was an Honorable Mention in the persuasion advertisement category. The Pollie Awards for political and public affairs excellence are hosted annually by the America Association of Political Consultants.
The administration must take additional steps to address the burden of regulatory compliance, according to testimony delivered last week by the U.S. Chamber's Director of Small Business Policy and Executive Director of the Small Business Council Giovanni Coratolo.
NORTHEASTMaineReport Paints Mixed Picture of State Economy
The U.S. Chamber is urging the government to exercise caution and restraint in its small business-focused campaign to collect more tax revenues. A recently formed coalition, co-chaired by the Chamber, is calling for more data on the causes of the tax gap and a refrain from one-size-fits-all solutions.
Welcomes Health Care, Energy, Immigration ProposalsIn his State of the Union address on January 23, President Bush urged Congress to pass a number of economic and workforce proposals strongly favored by the U.S. Chamber. Health Care
March 6, 2007—The GDP grew 2.2% in the 4th quarter and 3.3% for all of 2006. Sales of existing homes jumped 3.0% in January but new home sales plummeted 16.6%. Personal income gained a surprising 1.0% in January while consumption increased 0.5%. Lastly, the ISM index returned to expansionary territory in February, jumping to 52.3.
