Carrie Brooks

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April 07, 2017

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2017 is off to a busy start for the U.S. Chamber. From various activities on Capitol Hill to visiting Chambers across the country, there's never a dull moment. Read on to see the Chamber in action.

Tom Donohue delivers the 2017 State of American Business address

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The Chamber kicked off the years with its annual State of American Business address. Tom Donohue's message illustratedthe need for economic growth under the Trump administration.

Kevin Brady and Tom Donohue

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House Ways and Means Chairman Kevin Brady outlined the annual outlook for his committee in remarks at the Chamber.

Tom Donohue #LetsGrow Chicago

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Following the State of American Business address, the Chamber brought its followup #LetsGrow tour to Chicago.

Orrin Hatch at the U.S. Chamber

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In an address at the Chamber, Senator Orrin Hatch spelled out his priorities for the 115th Congress.

Steve Lutes and Ambassador Fareed Yasseen

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Steve Lutes showed Iraqi Ambassador Fareed Yasseen around the Chamber.

Jodi Hanson Bond, Rick Scott, and Thomas Kenna

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Jodi Hanson Bond, Florida Governor Rick Scott, and Panama Canal Railway Company President Thomas Kenna at the Association of American Chambers of Commerce in Latin America and the Caribbean's (AACCLA) Outlook on the Americas Conference.

Tom Donohue and Shinzo Abe at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce

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During his visit to Washington, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzō Abe stopped at the Chamber for a roundtable conversation about his country's economic relationship with the U.S.

John McCain, Tom Donohue, and Nancy Pelosi at the U.S. Chamber

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Senator John McCain, Tom Donohue, and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi were among the group of Congressmen and women to meet with Prime Minister Abe at the Chamber.

Arianna Huffington and Suzanne Clark

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Suzanne Clark with Author and Huffington Post Co-Founder Arianna Huffington, who served as a featured speaker at the Health Means Business National Summit.

Carol Hallett

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Carol Hallett kicked off the 16th annual Aviation Summit.

Ed Mortimer Testimony

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Ed Mortimer testified before the Senate Appropriations Committee about options for funding America's transportation system. Following his testimony, Mortimer penned a piece about America's D+ graded infrastructure.

Scott Eisner and President Nana Akufo-Addo

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Scott Eisner met with Ghana President Nana Akufo-Addo during a business delegation trip to the West African nation.

Chuck Todd at U.S. Chamber

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"Meet the Press" Moderator Chuck Todd gave keynote remarks at the U.S. Chamber Litigation Center's 40th anniversary celebration.

Suzanne Clark and Kevin McCarthy

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The Chamber's Spirit of Enterprise Award was given to 321 members of the second session of the 114th Congress. Among the recipients was House Majority Whip Kevin McCarthy.

David Hirschmann

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David Hirschmann addressed the 11th annual Capital Markets Summit.

Tom Donohue and President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi

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The Chamber welcomed Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi for a dinner in his honor.

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Carrie Brooks