Presidential
Candidates Shun Education Issue
By Tom Donohue
Americans have
been captivated by the drama, excitement, and twists and turns
of the presidential race. The major candidates have been drawing
huge crowds. More people than ever are watching the televised
debates. Everyone agrees this is a landmark election. Voters are
fired up.
And yet, with the eyes of the world upon them,
we've heard hardly a word from the major candidates about an
issue critical to the future success of our country and our
children--education.
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Capital
Roundup
Here are a few of the
exclusive stories appearing on our Web site this week. Visit uschambermagazine.com
for the very latest news, updates, and special
features. Chamber
Members to Participate in Stimulus Bill
SigningA U.S. Chamber delegation of 30 small-
and medium-sized business owners will be on hand when President
Bush signs into law a two-year, $168 billion economic stimulus
bill on February 13 at the White House. The Economic Stimulus
Act of 2008 provides immediate investment incentives for small
businesses and tax rebates for individuals as early as
May. Labor
Proposes Changes to FMLA RegulationsThe
Department of Labor has proposed new rules to clear up
ambiguities in regulations implementing the Family Medical Leave
Act, including requiring employees to give more advance notice
when they are taking leave. The new rules would also require
employees with serious medical conditions to provide more
frequent medical certifications. Regulatory
Challenges? Tell the Chamber!Is an outdated
federal regulation detrimental to your business? Do you believe
a federal agency is misapplying a regulation and unfairly
burdening your company? If you answered YES to either question
or have a different regulatory issue, we want to hear from
you. Chamber
Testifies Before Senate Committee on U.S. Infrastructure
ChallengesThe Chamber's Director of
Transportation Infrastructure, Janet Kavinoky, responded to a
recent congressional surface transportation report in testimony
before the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works on
February 6.
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Event
Engaging Business:
Addressing
Forced Labor
Wednesday, February 20,
2008
Atlanta, Georgia
Co-hosted by the U.S.
Chamber of Commerce, this premier event will concentrate on how
global businesses are being impacted by forced labor. It will
also look at employer-based solutions for eradicating this
problem. The one-day conference will be held at Coca-Cola
Company headquarters, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event is
free of charge but you must register.
For more
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