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WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Chamber President and CEO Thomas J. Donohue issued the following statement today:
On March 7, 2018, the U.S. Chamber submitted the following comments to Treasury and the IRS regarding general regulatory guidance requests under Public Law No. 115-97.
U.S. Chamber Executive Director for Transportation Infrastructure Ed Mortimer's testimony to the House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Highways and Transit during a hearing, "Building a 21st Century Infrastructure for America: Long-Term Funding for Highways and Transit Programs."
"Sue and Settle" refers to when a federal agency agrees to a settlement agreement, in a lawsuit from special interest groups, to create priorities and rules outside of the normal rulemaking process.
The Q1 2018 USG Corporation + U.S. Chamber of Commerce Commercial Construction Index (Index), reveals nearly two-thirds of contractors are highly confident that demand for commercial construction will increase over the next year, however, continued concerns around labor shortages have put even greater pressure on the industry.
Contractors in the U.S. commercial construction industry report ongoing optimism about the current state and forward-looking health of the sector.
Opponents are complaining about the budget deficit.
The Q1 Metlife & U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Business Index moved up more than three points to 66.3.
The Chamber stands ready to work with the administration and Congress to resolve the issue of government-running of private businesses.
On February 20, 2018, the U.S. Chamber submitted the following comments in response to Notice 2018-13 issued on January 19, 2018.
