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COVID-19

Chambers of commerce grapple with pandemic's burdens on local businesses

by Kristin Schwab
Jul 23, 2020
Chambers must navigate a new landscape that includes shutdowns, PPP applications and changing promotional strategies.
COVID-19 has altered the landscape for local chambers of commerce, who function to promote local businesses.
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Government shutdown 2019

Why the Chamber of Commerce is making a case for bipartisanship

by Kai Ryssdal and Sean McHenry
Jan 14, 2019
The Chamber of Commerce wants lawmakers to end the shutdown. And to do it, they'll need to reach across the aisle.
The U.S. Capitol is seen at dusk, Jan. 21, 2018 in Washington, DC.
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Congress needs to pass tax reform. Or else.

by Kai Ryssdal and Daisy Palacios
Aug 3, 2017
The senior vice president of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce says lawmakers have to compromise to make it happen.
The Senate side of the U.S. Capitol. The Senate is scheduled to return from summer break on Sept. 5.
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U. S. Chamber of Commerce has a stern message for GOP lawmakers

by Adam Allington
Jul 21, 2017
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce sent a shot across the bow of congressional Republicans in the form of a not-so-subtle message — don’t screw up tax cuts like you did health care reform, or else. Its letter explained that a year from now, the Chamber will be evaluating candidates based on their support for a “free […]
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