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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
- Corporate Greed Is Not the Cause of Inflation; Here’s WhyDespite the many articles decrying corporate “greedflation,” there is nothing more going on than the simple facts of the economy.Learn More
- 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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Highlighting the Serious Impact of Criminal Organizations on American Business and Society
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Highlighting the Serious Impact of Criminal Organizations on American Business and Society
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A recent U.S. Chamber of Commerce report shows that communities experience significant economic benefits from getting a new distribution center (DC) in their areas.
The Federal Reserve raised its key interest rate again earlier this month. That was the eighth time it has done so in the last year, and a few more small hikes are likely coming with inflation still high and consumer spending and the job market still hot.
Retail sales rose a remarkable 3% in January. That is after declines in November and December, which had led many to believe consumer strength was sapped.
Chief Policy Officer Neil Bradley issued the following statement in response to the fourth meeting of the President’s Competition Council.