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Congress seized a historic moment to embrace progress and foster collaboration to restore confidence in our nation’s fiscal health and safeguard future generations.
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Industry professionals surveyed say that local permitting and zoning regulations are a key barrier in converting office space to other real estate uses.
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- The Future of Office Space May Be Tied Up in Red TapeA U.S. Chamber survey of commercial real estate experts shows local zoning and permitting regulations often get in the way of converting empty office space into residential units.Learn More
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- Understanding America’s Labor Shortage: The Most Impacted StatesEvery state is facing an unprecedented challenge finding workers to fill open jobs. Learn which states have been impacted the most by the nation’s worker shortage crisis.Learn More
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Leaders in Washington must come to the table and find a solution that reopens the federal government.
Immigration, Infrastructure, Trade, and Corporate Governance Top 2019 Agenda Alongside Call for Bipartisanship
President and CEO Tom Donohue outlined the top challenges facing the business community and lays out the U.S. Chamber’s policy priorities.
We urge leaders in Congress and the administration to focus on areas of agreement and work together to advance our country’s best interests.
312,000 jobs were created in the U.S. in December 2018. The unemployment rate is 3.9%.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Thomas J. Donohue issued the following statement today on the passage of the First Step Act:
This coalition letter on S. 756, the legislative vehicle for the First Step Act, was sent to members of the U.S. Senate.
RSM US Middle Market Business Index Reflects Strong 4th Quarter and Positive Outlook for First Half of 2019
The USG + U.S. Chamber of Commerce Commercial Construction Index (CCI) is a quarterly economic index designed to gauge the outlook for, and resulting confidence in, the commercial construction industry.
155,000 jobs were created in November. The unemployment rate is 3.7%.