The time has come for fundamental, responsible corporate tax reform to improve America's global competitiveness, Alexander M. "Sandy" Cutler, chairman and CEO of Eaton Corp., said on CNBC today. Cutler, who is a member of Business Roundtable's executive committee, appeared on CNBC's Squawkbox... Continue Reading
Recent reports reveal that regulatory uncertainty is discouraging investment in two of America's great engines of economic growth, jobs and health -- the biomedical industry and medical devices. No surprise, really. From the California Health Institute, "CHI Survey: Lack of Investment,... Continue Reading
The New York Times today essays a lengthy examination of President Obama's decision to stop the EPA from issuing a new air quality standard for ground-level ozone. The story is largely about the politics of the decision, as the headline so clearly communicates, "Re-election Strategy Is Tied to a... Continue Reading
Excessive regulations remain a recurring point of contention in the world of policy, politics and let's not forget jobs creation. A roundup, including news about an important congressional markup today: President Obama, news conference, Nov. 14, Kapolei, Hawaii: [We’re] redoubling our... Continue Reading
A week ago President Obama made a point of saying he would be the ultimate decision maker on whether to approve the Keystone XL pipeline. On Thursday, the State Department pushed off action on the $7 billion project until 2013, claiming the need to further research the pipeline's route. A roundup... Continue Reading