Chamber Members Drive Success
By Thomas J. Donohue, President and CEO, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Ten years ago this month, I returned to the U.S. Chamber as president and CEO after working for the organization in the 1970s and 1980s. I've been fortunate to lead the Chamber during a period of substantial growth and success. Class action reform, major tax cuts, business victories in the courts, and the passage of important trade, energy, education, and transportation measures are a few of the landmark achievements that come to mind.
ConnecticutLawmakers Pass Contracting Reform Bill
NORTHEASTPennsylvaniaGovernor Proposes Health Plan for Teachers
NORTHEASTConnecticutGroup Gives $13 Million For Math, Science Education
Math, Science Funding IncreasesAs classrooms open for the start of the new school year, there is good news for students and their future employers: More federal dollars are going to math and science education, which is essential to meeting the needs of America's economy and its employers.
While the short term economic forecast is favorable, there are storm clouds gathering on the horizon, according the U.S. Chamber Vice President and Chief Economist Martin Regalia. During a pre-Labor Day briefing held at the Chamber, Regalia said the expiration of President Bush's tax cuts in 2010, low national savings and productivity, a weak dollar and significant new government spending could come together to create the "perfect economic storm."
What are you doing for dinner on September 24? Hopefully, you will be spending it with your family in celebration of Family Day-A Day to Eat Dinner With Your Children™.
The U.S. Chamber-led Business Coalition for Student Achievement brought together members of Congress, the administration and the business community to highlight the importance of renewing and strengthening the No Child Left Behind Act this year.
The U.S. Chamber's Web site, uschamber.com, contains loads of need-to-know information and resources for small business owners.Log on to the site today to find the following:
Federal Reserve Board Chairman Ben S. Bernanke will kick off the Education and Workforce Summit held by the U.S. Chamber's Institute for a Competitive Workforce September 24-26, in Washington, D.C. Bernanke will discuss how investing in education and training impacts economic opportunity in the United States.
