Neil Bradley
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EVP and Chief Policy Officer at @USChamber. Husband, father, veteran of Capitol Hill. Intersection of policy, politics, and business.
Washington, D.C.
Joined October 2013
Grew up in the US, went to college, opened his own taxi company and then deported to a country he did not know all b/c he was brought here illegally when he was 4. America is now poorer. Congress, it is time to fix this. #Dreamers
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Whatever your view on noncompetes, it should disturb everyone that 3 unelected FTC officials decided that under a law enacted 100+ years ago, noncompetes are now suddenly illegal. No vote of Congress, just 3 ppl declaring that a long used business contract is retroactively banned.
“The Federal Trade Commission’s decision to ban employer noncompete agreements across the economy is not only unlawful but also a blatant power grab that will undermine American businesses’ ability to remain competitive.". Read @SuzanneUSCC's statement on why we will sue the FTC
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.@POTUS thanks for the shoutout. Let’s secure the border, protect the Dreamers & TPS beneficiaries, and increase legal immigration. It is the right thing to do and good for the economy.
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.@GRChamber. Lack of skilled workers for open jobs is the #1 concern we hear from businesses. We are taking a comprehensive approach to the problem: expand apprenticeship programs & vocational ed. And our Talent Pipeline program in 26 states. @USCCFeducation #USChamberchat
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The average size of a #PPP loan has fallen dramatically to $36,731 for the 359,376 loans approved last week. That is an average payroll of less than $200 k a year. Looks like lots of the self-employed, ICs, and very small employers are now accessing the program.
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It has been difficult today processing the loss of Dr. Coburn. I owe so much to him. He was a role model & a mentor. He gave me my first job on Capitol Hill at 19. So much of everything I have done since is owed to him & the trust he placed in me & what he taught me. RIP TAC.
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Every. Single. Word. Of. This. Is. Outstanding.
FULL SPEECH: Former President George W. Bush speaks at the Flight 93 National Memorial in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, on the 20th anniversary on 9/11.
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@alaynatreene @PunchbowlNews . @USChamber has not pulled support from BIF. We continue to believe BIF should pass as a stand alone bill, unlinked to the reconciliation bill. The Democratic leadership has changed course & is now pursuing reconciliation 1st. We will continue to vigorously oppose reconciliation.
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.@ASCEGovRel. It starts with roads, bridges, & transit -- need to be rebuilt AND modernized. We should adress airports, ports, waterways, water systems, rural broadband, etc through loan programs, private-public partnerships, & incentives. #USChamberchat
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A8 @mdchamber I am getting more optimistic about the prospects for an infrastructure bill passing THIS year. Big event @USChamber on 1/18 to discuss how we get it done. Pls keep talking about concrete (no pun) projects we could build with a real #infrastructure plan #Jobs18Chat.
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Outstanding new program announced in Arizona by @dougducey . -$2 k signing bonus for those returning to work .- help with community college tuition.- 3 months childcare assistance.- ends $300 weekly UI supplement. 👏💯👏💯👏.
“The best social program is a job.” - President Ronald Reagan. Arizona is back to work!. Effective July 10th, Arizona will no longer be paying the $300/week federal supplement to unemployed workers, and instead we will be helping Arizonans get back to work. 1/
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.@thesmallbizad There is a great opportunity to get immigration reform done this year. Divided gov't forces both parties to work together, both have things they want, & most importantly business is united on the need for #ImmigrationReform. So count us optimistic. #USChamberchat
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There is no bigger supporter of the bipartisan infrastructure bill than @USChamber. Respectfully, @POTUS is wrong. This bill should have been enacted 6 years ago. There was a chance to enact it 6 weeks ago. Delay has consequences & none of them are good for the American people.
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I spent 20 yrs on Capitol Hill, 11 working in the Capitol itself. The Capitol Police do an amazing job. They have drilled for all scenarios. But I never thought a scene like this would be a reality. Praying for everyone at the Capitol and our nation.
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A2 @ALJax7 Thx for ?. Per most recent Met Life / US Chamber Sm Bus Index, outlook for sm bus is bright. One pressing issue is finding qualified workers to fill vacancies. Skills gap impacts all employers. #jobs18chat.
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.@USChamber continues its tradition of great CEO leadership. Our new CEO & President, @SuzanneUSCC, will advance free enterprise and the interests of the biz community & build on the Chamber's considerable accomplishments under Tom Donohue.
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What a crazy situation: the House GOP effort to defeat the infrastructure bill is helping the Bernie / AOC strategy of defeating the infra bill in order to get leverage to pass the reconciliation bill. If GOP votes yes on infrastructure, progressives lose leverage.
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.@HudsonChamPrez. We are cautiosuly optimistic that a deal can be struck by March 2. We have to confront China's unfair trade practices, but we also need to avoid a trade war. Tariffs are taxes and they hurt American consumers and businesses. #USChamberchat
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Our nation faces many challenges, but socialism isn't the answer to any of them.
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Very pleased that a deal has been reached to avoid new tariffs. Great news for American businesses and families. $17 billion tax increase avoided!.
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Inflation highest since 1982. Time to hit the pause button on the so-called "Build Back Better" bill, which will only add more gasoline to the inflation fire. My full statement here:
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I was utilizing the latest in high tech equipment for my remote interview on @FoxBusiness: the #chaircamera
📺 I will be on @FoxBusiness @Varneyco at 10 AM Eastern to discuss the latest on how policy makers can support American businesses and help them support their employees.
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🧵While President Biden’s visit to the UAW picket line and full-throated support of their unreasonable demands – like 5 days pay for 4 days work - is indeed unprecedented, what is equally unprecedented and even more troubling is using gov’t policy to favor unions at all costs 1/8.
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I was really excited to watch the space launch this afternoon. But we have waited nine years for a launch from American soil, so we can wait a few more days! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸.
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The #BIFDeal is a BIG DEAL. And here are some facts:. - easily the most fiscally responsible infrastructure bill in a decade.- investment in hard infrastructure is NOT inflationary.- includes critical permitting reforms to cut red tape
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It is actually #InfrastructureWeek for REAL this time. Special thanks to @senrobportman @kyrstensinema @POTUS & the 67 Senators who voted to move forward. Let’s get this done!.
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📺-- I will be joining @brikeilarcnn on @CNN at around 2:25 ET to discuss the COVID releif package and the importance of moving forward in a bipartisan manner.
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Celebrated the life of my good friend and old colleague Roger Mahan today. Taken too soon. RIP Roger. I bet St Peter had a plate of the best foie gras waiting for you.
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This is a huge victory for America. We owe a thanks to those Democrats and Republicans who came together and voted yes to make these infrastructure investments a reality.
Today's passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act marks a pivotal moment in American history. We applaud the members of Congress who voted to #PassIIJA. Read our full statement.
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one, immediate tariff relief, two, a commitment to supporting domestic oil and gas production not just today but in the years ahead, and three, an immediate increase in the number of work visas to fill the unprecedented number of open jobs.
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Translation: Even the Biden administration knows their proposed corporate tax hikes will hurt American businesses & cost America jobs, so they are trying to convince other countries to raise their taxes to blunt the damage. How about we just say ‘no’ to job destroying tax hikes?.
Janet Yellen calls for a global minimum corporate tax rate to "stop the race to the bottom," in her first major speech as US Treasury secretary
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Disappointed @Sen_JoeManchin now supports #PROAct. Bad policy for WV. Bill would overturn WV’s right to work & its independent contractor laws - latter replaced with law from CA. WV workers forced to pay union dues or lose their job. 225k indep contractors could lose livelihood.
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My son may have a future in broadcast. He was serving as my radio engineer during that last interview. 👇🏻
📻 I will be joining @BloombergRadio at 1:30 Eastern to discuss the economy and the latest on the Congressional support package. Tune in!.
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It is true, literally shredding the old tax code. Thanks to #taxreform, tax day 2019 will be a little less painful.
Spotted: @NeilBradleyDC shredding the old tax code as we prepare to celebrate the new one tomorrow at the @USChamber's tax day event #taxreform (📷 cred: @KECooksey)
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Imagine a Senate with Elizabeth Warren in the majority and no filibuster: the list of the damage that would be done is extensive and terrifying.
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Congratulations to @USChamber endorsed @NancyMace!. Some 📷 from our recent business roundtables and endorsement events. Looking forward to continuing to work with Rep. Mace to advance pro-growth economic policies.
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Inflation rose 9.1% over 12 months!. Why hasn’t the administration cut tariffs?.Why are they restricting future domestic oil & gas production?.Why isn’t Congress working to expand legal immigration?.Why is Congress breathing life into a bill to raise taxes on domestic investment?.
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All those states in blue; that is why NAFTA must remain a trilateral agreement. Don’t see senators and reps voting to leave Canada out of the deal. #TrilateralTuesday.
Canada and Mexico are America’s two best customers. They buy “more made-in-America” manufactured goods than the next 10 countries on the list. #TrilateralTuesday @businessinsider
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While some focus on @USChamber endorsing 23 freshmen Ds, take note, Chamber also just endorsed GOP challengers to 4 freshmen Ds b/c they were below 70% on scorecard & challengers earned endorsement. Announcements coming soon. We also continue to look at other races. #notpartisan.
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Imposing tariffs on the ingredients of my lunch that come from Mexico won’t solve the problem at the border, but it will raise the costs for my local restaurant. #TariffsAreTaxes
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For those wondering what breaching the debt limit might look like, @crampell has a very good, and frightening summary:. ‘Financial Armageddon’: What would U.S. default actually look like?
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.@EliseStefanik is a great representative. Stands up for what is right and pro growth policies.
Honored to earn the highest pro-business rating in New York State from @USChamber @SaraWArmstrong - read about it in #NY21 @pressrepublican
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My @USChamber statement regarding effort to get action on #DACA and border security: “It is long past time to protect the Dreamers and secure our border. we applaud those members who are adding their names to the ongoing effort to start legislative debate in the U.S. House.”
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We urge the House of Representatives to pass the Infrastructure bill as soon as possible.
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Re: talk of a quick vote on reconciliation:. It would be the height of irresponsibility for Members of the House to vote on a multi-trillion dollar bill affecting virtually every aspect of our economy with no knowledge of the bill’s actual cost or impact.
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Re: Using tax code to backdoor an increase in min wage:. Enough political games. The business community believes a deal can be reached on a fair min wage increase. R and D members saying the same. It is time for Sen. Sanders & others to focus on a reasonable compromise.
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Great to hear about infrastructure and workforce development in #SOTU2018. Two key priorities for @USChamber for 2018. Let's get it done!.
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What we witnessed yesterday must never happen again. Join @USChamber for a discussion on the business community's role in supporting the rule of law, fortifying democratic norms, and restoring trust in our institutions.
The business community must and will play a critical role in supporting the rule of law, fortifying democratic norms, and restoring trust in our institutions. Read our full statement below.
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Very pleased to see the president promote research into childhood cancer. One of the legislative items I am proudest to have worked on during my time on the Hill is the Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act. @EricCantor.
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@USChamber applauds the efforts, especially by the bipartisan group of Senators and @ProbSolveCaucus, to break the partisan gridlock on pandemic relief. Inaction is not an option.
“While it is critical that lawmakers get the details right, time is of the essence. American families cannot wait until next year.”. Read the full statement from our EVP @NeilBradleyDC on the need for a new pandemic relief package by the end of the year.
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Honored to join @VP & @Surgeon_General this morning for the launch of COVID-19 Community Corps. @USChamber is proud to be a founding member.
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ICYMI…. I discuss the latest on the debt limit with @brikeilarcnn.
.@NeilBradleyDC on debt ceiling negotiations: "What I'm worried about is. that we stumble into a default because just this process didn't start soon enough"
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I think this is about my average speed so far this morning. How about some #InfrastructureNow ???
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In @playbookplus: @USChamber is partnering with @CompassCoffeeDC to launch a new “Common Grounds” series, bringing together 1 R & 1D to discuss critical issues. I will kick off with @sethmoulton & @RodneyDavis talking infrastructure on 2/23. Register:
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Something to ponder on your way to work:. Last yr, the average American spent 9 days commuting. 9 DAYS. A new record. 😡. 27 mins one way, each day. Bad for us. Bad for the environment. Maybe it is time to do something. 🤔.
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5) I have never forgotten the lesson: don’t just be an observer. If you are entrusted with the opportunity to do something, do it!.
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It isn't just farmers hurt by this growing trade war. Providing distillers, manufacturers, bakers, & others with the same aid Trump has proposed for farmers would cost taxpayers $27 Billion. There is a better way: end the tariffs.
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Just wrapped up interviews in Norfolk, Roanoke, Denver, and Bluefield WV talking about the dangers of the PRO Act as part of the @USChamber's Day of Action to #StopthePROAct. The PROAct overturns right to work laws forcing people to pay union dues against their wishes. .
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Remembering those killed and injured 19 years ago and since in the War on Terror. Praying for their families. Praying that we find some of the national unity and spirit of that time as we confront today’s challenges.
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We are pleased to see a bipartisan agreement to reopen the government. But this cannot be a temporary reprieve. The shutdown has already caused too much economic harm. Americans expect and deserve a government that remains open.
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ICYMI, I discuss the @USChamber approach to politics and policy with @BillGalston. We are focused on progrowth policies and governing and will work with Rs and Ds who are as well.
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Must Read: @USChamber's Tom Donohue's open letter to elected officials, candidates, & pundits regarding the state of our political discourse. One word: "STOP."
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The Lord has truly blessed this nation with leaders like Congressman Sam Johnson and Senator John McCain. Johnson is retiring this year. Congress will not be the same without them.
Congressman Sam Johnson, a POW during the Vietnam War, at the casket of Senator John McCain in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda. Full video here:
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📻 I will be joining @MorningEdition on @NPR this morning to discuss support for small businesses. Hear the latest on #PaycheckProtectionProgram & @USChamber small business survey data.
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.@USChamber has begun compiling some of the issues we need to address for a return to work & commerce. Check out the memo from @SuzanneUSCC
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Labor and business have agreed on a way to finance our Nation’s infrastructure, it is time for Republicans and Democrats to do the same. Inaction cannot be an option.
Highlight: "Both parties agree on this," says U.S. Chamber of Commerce Exec. VP @NeilBradleyDC on President Trump meeting with Democrats to discuss infrastructure. "Why does it never get done?"
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Privileged to see my good friends Hugh Halpern, Austin Smythe, & Bernie Raimo receive the John McMormack Award. Well deserved bipartisan recognition for outstanding service to the Congress and the nation.
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Small businesses have exhausted their PPP funds & long overdue federal assistance hasn't arrived. @USChamber has compiled other federal, state, & private resources that small businesses should consider. Check it out. #SmallBusiness ⬇️
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Looking forward to taking your questions and comments!.
Do you have questions about what’s happening in Washington? Questions about a policy issue, the direction of the economy, or what lies ahead for businesses in 2019? . Join our TweetChat Jan 11 @ 11am ET with our Chief Policy Officer @NeilBradleyDC #USChamberChat
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Sam Johnson was one of those people whose presence & example touched and informed the lives of everyone around him, whether you were the Speaker or a lowly staffer as I was. If you haven’t, get his book “Captive Warriors.” His & Shirley’s story is awe inspiring.
Col. Samuel Robert Johnson embodied all that it means to be an American. Humble, principled, selfless, devoted to family and country. He was my compass as Speaker. That was the least of his contributions to the nation he served and loved. Rest in well-earned peace, Sam.
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Tariffs of 5% will cost Americans $17 billion over the course of a year. And that will do nothing to solve the very real problems at the border.
“Exactly the wrong move.” . Our EVP & Chief Policy Officer @NeilBradleyDC’s statement on new #tariffs on Mexico
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Not exactly right. But I will say being willing to work with members of both parties who are willing to work with you is pretty important. especially in divided government.
remember how the Chamber of Commerce endorsed a slew of freshman House Democrats as a way to prepare for unified Democratic control of Washington?.
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The @USChamber is launching an effort to highlight the concrete benefits from tax reform. Check out the first installment: bonuses, charitable contributions, more $ for retirement.
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All that is left is for @realDonaldTrump to affix his signature! Historic achievement. #TaxReform @USChamber
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I am betting that less than 25% of the questions at today’s antitrust hearing with Apple, Google, Facebook, & Amazon are actually about antitrust. Anyone want to take the over?.
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The rules for PPP loan forgiveness have changed. @USChamber has updated its guide. Get the latest ⬇️
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With inflation still way too high, will policymakers help or hurt Feds efforts?.Help: get people back to work, more legal immigration, tariff reduction, permit reform, & domestic energy production.Hurt: more transfer payments like student debt cancellation & energy export bans.
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NEWS: @USChamber will key vote in favor of the Senate-passed border supplemental if it is brought up for a vote in the House. 84-8 vote in the Senate and the support of bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus. This is what governing & rebuilding the center looks like.
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.@USChamber applauds the Biden Administration’s renewed focus on combatting inflation. If they want to use every tool they have, though, here are three more things to add to the to do list:.
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When the story is written of how default was avoided and the economy was saved in 2023, extra credit will go to those 52 Democrats who helped pass this rule. A special thank you to them and the 189 Republicans. This is a good bill that deserves to pass.
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“Every hour that Congress delays action increases the risk that more businesses will shutter and more Americans will fall into unemployment.” Full statement 👇🏻
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Our take @USChamber: Inflation is the number one problem facing families, employers, and our economy, yet elected policymakers are not doing what needs to be done. Three things to do:.
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Looking to navigate the #PPP loan forgiveness process? Check out the new guide from the @USChamber
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We have had some snow here in DC and my neighbors turned back on their Christmas lights. — And I kind of like it.
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Hard working people in my home state of Oklahoma manufacture and export all kinds of steel pipe. They may have a lot less work b/c of all these tariffs. See how tariffs hurt your state: #TheWrongApproach
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Proud to work for the U.S. Chamber. Principled leadership.
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Closing the border is not the answer.
Our Chief Policy Officer @NeilBradleyDC's statement on closing the border: "Closing the U.S.-Mexico border would inflict severe economic harm on American families, workers, farmers, and manufacturers across the United States." Read our full statement
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Date certain vote on infrastructure and separated from the reconciliation bill. This is a big win for the 10 Democrats, infrastructure and the American people!.
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If you have been following the #InfrastructureBill & you know how CBO scores, then the score today shouldn’t be surprising or troubling. CBO doesn’t include the $53 B in UI savings or the estimated $57 B in economic feedback, or $67 B in c-band sales, etc.
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USMCA is now law, but it took a lot of hard work to get there. Especially proud of all the effort put in by my colleagues at @USChamber
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Check out our message to Congress on #Dreamers #TPS #Immigration. If Congress doesn’t act, America will lose over 1 million legal workers.
Scoop: @USChamber writes a letter pleading with House Republicans to fix DACA and reject Donald Trump's demands to cut legal immigration.
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"Economic expansions do not die of natural causes. They often die because of missteps and policy mistakes." Great advice from @USChamber's CEO on avoiding a recession here:
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The adverse consequences of the shutdown are wide and growing. With each passing day, the situation will only get worse. -- Check out the @USChamber's full letter on ending the #shutdown, protecting #Dreamers & #TPS, & funding #BorderSecurity.
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