US Chamber of Commerce

CEOs to Congress: Import More Cheap Labor

Companies are facing pressure to raise wages, and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce is threatening to punish legislators who deny amnesty for roughly 3.5 million ‘dreamer’ illegals and ‘Temporary Protected Status’ migrants.

US-Chamber-Donohue-ap

US Chamber of Commerce Threatens GOP on Immigration, Spending

Not only does the U.S. Chamber of Commerce think it is the only reason the GOP won anything in November, it is now threatening Republicans with opposition next go round if they don’t lay down and give the Chamber precisely what it wants, including on immigration, increased spending on transportation, and economic deals that sweeten the pot for big business.

AP PHOTO-JACQUELYN MARTIN

US Chamber: Rand Paul Aggressively Courting Us

Last week, as the final recount from the 2014 midterms was settled with another GOP pickup in the House, the 2016 nomination contest entered its formal pre-season. Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush announced that he was considering running for President.

AP Photo/Andrew A. Nelles