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U. S. Chamber of Commerce has a stern message for GOP lawmakers

Adam Allington Jul 21, 2017
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U. S. Chamber of Commerce has a stern message for GOP lawmakers

Adam Allington Jul 21, 2017
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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 enterprise system.” It’s a bit of an odd situation the Chamber finds itself in these days, having to twist arms when Republicans control the government. 

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