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A Good Steward of Democracy

In today’s Wall Street Journal, George McGovern speaks out against the Card Check legislation. Hopefully his party’s current leaders will value his wisdom.

The China Toll is a Tall Tale

In "The China Toll", the Economic Policy Institute (EPI) argues that the U.S. trade imbalance with China is the single biggest cause of job losses in the United States, asserting that 2.3 million U.S. jobs were lost between 2001 and 2007 as a direct result of this bilateral deficit. However, facts do not substantiate EPI’s assertions.

FASB Rule Change: Lawyer Bonanza

Essentially, companies would have to disclose information about almost all litigation and potential litigation and also disclose their assessment of the litigation. This would serve as a roadmap to the plaintiffs' bar.

An Energy Consensus

Any effort to enhance our energy security while improving the environment must begin with determined leadership by the White House and the Congress—but it cannot end there.
» Read the full open letter and all 13 principles

Commentary: Trial Lawyers Looking for a Handout

You have to hand it to the trial bar--it's nothing if not innovative.

 

Securing America's Energy Future

America is facing a long-term energy crisis, one which could become one of the most significant economic and national security challenges of the 21st century. Help start a solution today:

» Sign onto the open letter to the next president and Congress

Chamber Launches Workforce Freedom Initiative

The U.S. Chamber’s President and CEO Tom Donohue on Monday launched the Workforce Freedom Initiative, a national grassroots advocacy program to stop organized labor’s anti-growth agenda.

» Workforce Freedom Initiative site
» Read the press release  |  Read the speech

     

 
  

A Growth and Prosperity Agenda for America
 
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