Tag: U.S. Chamber of Commerce

Big Labor Scores a Win

Immigration compromise includes union-friendly ‘prevailing wage’ provisions

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Immigration rights advocates in New Jersey / AP

Organized labor succeeded in attaining special provisions in the illegal immigration compromise that will boost union contract prospects. The AFL-CIO and U.S. Chamber of Commerce endorsed a package of immigration reforms on Friday after months of negotiations.

SEC Commissioner Blasts Dodd-Frank

Bill fails to address key problems, while regulations only a third completed, official says

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Barack Obama, Barney Frank, Chris Dodd the day Dodd-Frank was signed by the president / AP

Securities and Exchange Commissioner Daniel Gallagher blasted the Dodd-Frank financial reform bill in a speech to the United States Chamber of Commerce Wednesday afternoon.

Podesta in Cairo

State Department adviser, chairman of Center for American Progress tours Egypt with clients of family’s lobbying firms

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USEBC Delegation / www.usegyptcouncil.org

A delegation of American business leaders with lobbying ties to relatives of a top Obama administration adviser wrapped up a four-day tour in Egypt aimed at laying the groundwork for increased economic cooperation on Tuesday, as violent rioters stormed the U.S. Embassy in Cairo.