Efficiency, Technology, Global Action
By Thomas J. Donohue, President and CEO, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Most Americans have decided that climate change is happening and that human activity is a contributing factor. Today, the real debate is over what to do about it.
ArizonaBill Seeks to Clarify Employer-Sanctions Immigration LawState and local agencies could be barred from issuing business licenses and permits to individuals who cannot prove they are in this country legally. The new requirement was added last week to legislation designed to clarify Arizona's new employer-sanctions law. The bill adds new protections from prosecution for companies that follow special procedures to check the legal status of new and existing workers.Source: The Arizona Daily Star
BILL NAMESUMMARY OF BILL AND WHAT IT MEANS TO YOUU.S. CHAMBER'S POSITIONSTATUSBusiness Taxes H.R. 5267 Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2008This bill would prevent states from levying business activity taxes–such as franchise and business license taxes–on out-of-state businesses unless they have a physical presence in the state.
Chamber Web Site Offers Tools for BusinessesU.S. Chamber staff will register voters across the country for the 2008 elections.The U.S. Chamber has launched an unprecedented, multifaceted voter education campaign focused on business issues in the 2008 elections and the candidates' positions on them.
U.S. Chamber members Tom Sawner (far left) and Darlene Miller (far right) discuss the benefits of the economic stimulus bill with President Bush.
Representatives from environmental and business groups wrangled over the potential economic impact of controversial climate change legislation currently being considered by Congress during a panel discussion at the U.S. Chamber's Washington, D.C., headquarters on April 25.Economists and authors from the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) and the American Council for Capital Formation (ACCF) debated the overall increase in per household energy costs should the Lieberman-Warner climate change bill that Congress is expected to take up this summer become law.
ArkansasFunds Awarded for Startups-Gov. Mike Beebe (D) released $950,000 to fund economic research and startup companies. The bulk of the funding will go to fast-growing, high-paying, and technology- or knowledge-based startups.Source: Arkansas News Bureau
