Why Does USCC Support Illegal Immigration?
How can the USCC claim any credibility on the issue of American jobs being that it is a big supporter of comprehensive immigration refore (amnesty). Can anyone explain the duplicity?
State of American Business
Why Does USCC Support Illegal Immigration?
How can the USCC claim any credibility on the issue of American jobs being that it is a big supporter of comprehensive immigration refore (amnesty). Can anyone explain the duplicity?
Rog
We do not have to raise the debt ceiling. That is a fairytail. By not raising, we can almost guarantee that John B., et all will, get really serious about cutting expenses. They will have no choice. Additionally, other countries will again to take us serioously as a major player in world economics.
If Mr. Boehner does not listen to the Tea party Drumbeat, he won't be around after his next election.
Pres
I agree: The government is the problem. Many banks have stopped making mortgage loans. 2nd Mortgage loans are a major source of funds for small business. Did you know the FDIC has an interest rate cap of 1.5% over the 90 day Treasury bill rate? Any rate higher and the banks MUST set up an escrow account, collect the taxes and ins. and report that they are doing this to the FDIC. Next if the rate is more then 3% over the 90 day Treasury bill rate the loan is considered sub-prime and is illegal! Even if there is 50% down and and 800 credit score. Even if the loan is for a $10,000 or $20,000 second mortgage.
Now (SAFE ACT) every mortgage loan officer and processor must register with the NMLS, get a back ground check and get finger printed. It doesn't matter that these officers have already been checked out by the banks they work for, now they must have all their personal data, including physical description in a Federal data base. This cost the banks and CUs hundreds of dollars per lender.
Now you know one more reason banks are not lending money.
Pres
I agree: The government is the problem. Many banks have stopped making mortgage loans. 2nd Mortgage loans are a major source of funds for small business. Did you know the FDIC has an interest rate cap of 1.5% over the 90 day Treasury bill rate? Any rate higher and the banks MUST set up an escrow account, collect the taxes and ins. and report that they are doing this to the FDIC. Next if the rate is more then 3% over the 90 day Treasury bill rate the loan is considered sub-prime and is illegal! Even if there is 50% down and and 800 credit score. Even if the loan is for a $10,000 or $20,000 second mortgage.
Now (SAFE ACT) every mortgage loan officer and processor must register with the NMLS, get a back ground check and get finger printed. It doesn't matter that these officers have already been checked out by the banks they work for, now they must have all their personal data, including physical description in a Federal data base. This cost the banks and CUs hundreds of dollars per lender.
Now you know one more reason banks are not lending money.
unions in america
we have got to do something to control these unions they are bankruting the states and the country they are like a leech ive been a manger for a large union company who had a union everytime they had a grievence filled they would come to the company and ask how much would they pay to squash it the company would pay and it would go away and they would keep collecting union dues and selling out to the company and this was the teamsters there days should be numbered they are socialisls like oboma and he needs to be gone in 2012 . and the chamer needs to see oboma is not for the small bussiness man he belives in robbing the poeple who make over 250,000 and giving it to drug dealers who dont report there income .and giving them free health care and we have to may for it and cutting medicare im disable iv none seen what hes none to medicare he is the most sorryest president we have ever had even worest then jimmy carter
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As someone who has helped to negotiate management/labor contracts and who was a main contact person in an attempted unionization, the labor laws were never developed to unionize any government employees. This expansion was a bastardization of those laws. There is some of the workforce that should never be allowed to unionize. For those that have already been involved in this, there needs to be a correction and it needs to be accomplished at this time.
March 2nd at 11:29am in unions in america
Addendum to my comment of February 23: If your state representatives don't take a tough enough stance, i.e., if they give in to union demands, fire their butts too. If you don't want to wait until the next election to do it, initiate a recall.
February 24th at 5:08pm in unions in america
Two questions. (1) Under current U.S. labor law, can a state or municipality revoke the collective bargaining rights of a recognized union certified to represent its workers? (2) Why is it necessary to revoke bargaining rights? Just bargain with the sobs---take a tough stance re wages/benefits/work rules/whatever, stick to it, and replace their butts if they strike. For one thing, this approach would take away the "union busting" charge they are using to gain sympathy.
February 23rd at 5:26pm in unions in america
The day of unions is coming to a close. The usefulness of unions has been eclipsed by their greed, corruption and political meddling. All the pro-union propaganda has been revealed to be lies to the American public. We're not buying what unions are selling any more.
Bottom line: we can no longer afford the Marxist luxury for a few, otherwise known as unions. Say good night, Irene.
February 23rd at 12:44pm in unions in america
@Danny - A very timely post as we see union protests exploding all around the U.S. Midwest region. State governments have grinded to halt in the last week or so after state leadership proposed rethinking union benefits and rights such as pension cuts and increasing healthcare contributions -- all to be done in order to balance the states' budgets. These events beg the question; What would the ultimate impact on these states be if we see the leadership either giving in to the requested of public employees, or standing ground for a more fiscally sound state?
February 22nd at 4:45pm in unions in america
Saw the below post and thought these suggestions are exactly what Congress should prioritize in the year ahead:
1. Resolve to not pass any more bills that increase the taxes, regulatory burdens, or uncertainties for businesses. They’re having a hard enough time growing and hiring as it is.
2. Rein in regulations. The bills passed by the last Congress will result in thousands of new regulations. Resolve to use your oversight powers to ensure that regulations are created fairly, objectively, based on sound research, and with due consideration to their impact on job creation.
3. Find new customers. Over 95% of the world’s customers live outside the United States. Resolve to complete the work on our three unfinished trade agreements to make it easier for the world to buy from the U.S.
4. Keep the U.S. workforce competitive. Our future will be determined by the talent of our people. Resolve to continue educational improvements, and to make it easy for the world’s best to bring their talents to the United States.
5. Keep U.S. taxes competitive. Resolve to make the current tax rates permanent, and to lower the corporate tax rate--soon to be the highest in the world.
6. Fix those roads. (And sewers, and air travel system, and waterways.) Our economy runs on our infrastructure. Resolve to keep investing in maintenance and improvements.
7. Protect free speech. Democracy is not strengthened by reducing our ability to say what we think. Resolve to protect free speech rights for everyone.
8. Use your time wisely. You’re not going to be able to do everything you want, so resolve to spend your time on the important things that matter.
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The State of American Business
On January 11, U.S. Chamber President and CEO, Tom Donohue’s will give his highly anticipated annual speech, “The State of American Business 2011.” This year’s address, “Outlook 2011,” will project what priorities and challenges the American business community faces, as well as opportunities to promote economic growth, job creation and a strengthened free enterprise system.
What do you think the New Year will hold for American business? What is most important priority or issue in your community – energy, taxes, health care? What hopes do you have for the legislative agenda as we head into the new decade?
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Given the current disaster in Japan, is it not the perfect opportunity to re-industrialize America? It seems ironic that Japan was a big reason for the indutrialization of this country 70 years ago (Dec 7, 1941) and could be that catalyst again. Japan is an example of a nation competing in a global economy yet trying to minmize foriegn dependency. With the natural and human resourses available in our country, there is no reason we should not take this opportunity to do the same thing. Within six months after Pearl Harbor, we were well on our way toward being the biggest and best manufacturing center the world has ever seen. This will allow us to balance the trade deficit, reduce our external debt, salvage the internal budget and put millions back to work; most notably many who no longer even show up on the unemployment roles.
March 16th at 2:08pm in The State of American Business
As a small business owner these past 3 years have been terrible and does not seem to be improving. I am threatened by foreclosure now, and there does not seem to be any aid for me anywhere. Never in my life have I seen so many Americans homeless and hungry. I have been literally begging for help, as are so many other people in my situation. I don't think America is working hard enough on this foreclosure problem. The economy is in horrific shape and there should be an immediate stop to the millions of foreclosures that occur in America daily. I have done mans work for 32 years to make an honest living. I'll be the first one to admit that fence building is not womans work, but now, there is no work at all despite finally qualifying for all the SBE, State and Federal bid programs and registering for CCR program. I have written,called,faxed and e-mailed the White House for over a year, with not so much as an answer. just my 2 cents S.Hoyle
January 19th at 1:26pm in The State of American Business
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