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- Trucking expects new Congress will back pro-business agenda
- Republicans wrested complete control of Congress from Democrats in the Nov. 5 elections, which led much of the business community including trucking to celebrate, in the belief that the GOP's agenda is more to its liking. Republicans wrested complete control of Congress from Democrats in the Nov. 5 elections, which...
- Research articles 2002-11-11
- Business community wins some, loses some - 104th Congress on business and economic issues
- Although it did not achieve all that the business community wanted, the 104th Congress recorded several major accomplishments important to entrepreneurs.
- Research articles 1996-11-01
- Business applauds, labor threatens legal action.
- The repeal of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's ergonomics standard was met with mixed reactions. Labor groups were vocal about their opposition to the repeal, while many from the business community offered Congress praise for the m The repeal of the Occupational Safety and Health...
- Research articles 2001-04-01
- Insurers empty-handed; House, Senate impasse dooms terrorism relief bill.
- WASHINGTON-The clock has run out on congressional efforts to create a federal guarantee for terrorism insurance before the year-end renewals, and buyers are bracing for tough times ahead. The Senate failed to pass terrorism insurance legislation be WASHINGTON-The clock has run out on congressional...
- Research articles 2001-12-24
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- Mashable's Weekly Conference and Event Guide
- It's a brand new week, which means it's time for Mashable's guide to upcoming social media and web events, parties, and conferences. For more upcoming event listings, check out Mashable's Events section . Is your event not on this list? Contact us at least one month...
- News items 2009-11-09
- Industry Urges Lame-Duck Congress To Pass R&D Tax Credit
- The business community's annual angst over renewing the research-and- development (R&D) tax credit has resurfaced as multiple industry organizations urged federal lawmakers in the lame-duck session of the U.S. Congress to pass R&D incentive legislation with enhancements by year's end. U.S. enterprises complain they were left in...
- Research articles 2006-11-20
- Remarks by the President in Roundtable With Small Business Owners and Community Leaders in New Orleans
- NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 12 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Following is a transcript of remarks by President Bush in a roundtable with small business owners and community leaders in New Orleans today: New Orleans Metropolitan Convention Center and Visitors Bureau, Inc. New Orleans, Louisiana 11:12 a.m. CST THE PRESIDENT: It's good...
- Research articles 2006-01-12
- The Hill: Franchise Association ranked among top small-business lobby organizations.(FW FOCUS: GOVERNMENT RELATIONS)
- The International Franchise Association and its Vice President of Government Relations John Gay were recognized among other leading business organizations, including the National Restaurant Association, National Federation of Independent Business and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The May 25 edition of The Hill, a publication for...
- Research articles 2005-07-01
- Pressing business's goals for a healthy economy - U.S. Chamber of Commerce - Column
- Historic change has marked Richard L. Lesher's 20 years as U.S. Chamber president.Washington developments of the mid-1970s were discouraging, even depressing, for the business community. Political backlash from the Watergate scandal had ousted a Republican president and strengthened liberal control of Congress. The future appeared to hold little but continuing...
- Research articles 1995-05-01
- U.S. House Majority Leader Sees Uphill Fight for Mars, Moon Plan.
- By Ruth Rendon, Houston Chronicle Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Feb. 19--Americans should return to the moon and continue to Mars but convincing fellow members of Congress and the American public will be an uphill battle, U.S. House Majority Leader Tom DeLay, R-Sugar...
- Research articles 2004-02-19
- Afghan President Lauds U.S. for Fighting 'a Great Evil'.
- By Farah Stockman, The Boston Globe Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Jun. 16--WASHINGTON -- In an upbeat and emotional speech before Congress, President Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan thanked Americans yesterday for confronting "a great evil" by removing terrorism and the Taliban, but...
- Research articles 2004-06-16
- Financial Regulation and Supervision after the Crisis: The Role of the Federal Reserve
- At the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston 54th Economic Conference, Chatham, MassachusettsOctober 23, 2009 The theme of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston's Economic Conference this year–reevaluating regulatory, supervisory, and central banking policies in the wake of the crisis–is certainly timely. Not much more than a year ago, we and...
- News items 2009-10-23
- Insurers Expand Primary Care: an Argument for Obama's Plan
- Imagine appointments with your primary care doctor that last 30 minutes—or longer. What if you could e-mail her when you need a prescription refill? If you have a two-minute question, she encourages you to call; she or a nurse practitioner will come to the phone. If they're busy, they'll return...
- News items 2009-08-07
- Groups Call on Congress to Clean Air in National Parks; Outline Criteria for Park-Protective Proposals
- WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 /U.S. Newswire/ -- More than 165 conservation, health, recreation, business, and community groups, led by the National Parks Conservation Association NPCA, today urged Congress to clean up the air in our national parks. The groups sWASHINGTON, Sept. 12 /U.S. Newswire/ -- More than 165 conservation, health, recreation,...
- Research articles 2003-09-12
- ConocoPhillips Q2 2007 Earnings Call Transcript
- Question-and-Answer SessionOperator Operator Instructions Your first question comes from Neil McMahon with Sanford Bernstein. Neil McMahon - Sanford Bernstein Hi, guys. Just wanted to run over a number of questions. The first is really on your refining number you mentioned that you were capturing more of the crack this...
- Earnings calls 2007-07-25
- Don't like Obamacare? Here's an alternative
- NEW YORK Fortune -- This is the second installment in a series of health-care columns by Fortune's Shawn Tully. Unlike the House bill that fills 1,100 pages, my proposed health-care plan can be expressed in four simple bullet points. The marketplace, with more than 100 million consumers writing their own...
- News items 2009-08-19
- Council for Citizens Against Government Waste Urges Congress to Pass the FAIR Act
- WASHINGTON, July 13 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Today the Council for Citizens Against Government Waste CCAGW, along with more than 100 other business, veteran and community leaders, called upon Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist (R-Tenn.) to bring to a vote the WASHINGTON, July 13 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Today the Council for...
- Research articles 2006-07-13
- Northrop to Sell $1.65 Bln Unit to Private Equity
- By Megan DaviesNEW YORK (Reuters) - Defense contractor Northrop Grumman NOC has agreed to sell its TASC consulting unit to two buyout firms, General Atlantic and Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co KKR, for $1.65 billion, the companies said on Sunday.The deal is the latest in a spate of buyouts, as...
- News items 2009-11-08
- Northrop to Sell $1.65 Bln Unit to Private Equity
- By Megan Davies NEW YORK (Reuters) - Defense contractor Northrop Grumman NOC has agreed to sell its TASC consulting unit to two buyout firms, General Atlantic and Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co KKR, for $1.65 billion, the companies said on Sunday. The deal is the latest in a spate of...
- News items 2009-11-08
- Northrop to Sell $1.65 Bln Unit to Private Equity
- By Megan Davies and Jui Chakravorty DasNEW YORK (Reuters) - Defense contractor Northrop Grumman NOC has agreed to sell its TASC consulting unit to two buyout firms, General Atlantic and Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co KKR, for $1.65 billion, the companies said on Sunday.The deal is the latest in a...
- News items 2009-11-08
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