People take note when 168 CEOs of America's leading companies sign a letter urging Washington to take action to prevent the fiscal cliff. On Tuesday, five members of Business Roundtable's executive committee held a phone call briefing reporters on a letter the BRT ad just sent to Congress (here... Continue Reading
One-hundred-and-fifty-eight Business Roundtable CEOs today sent a letter to Congress and the President offered a proposal help our elected leaders back away from the fiscal cliff. Compromise! We pledge our active support for a compromise that includes comprehensive and meaningful tax and... Continue Reading
President Obama spoke to Business Roundtable CEOs on the fiscal cliff, debt ceiling and sundry other topics on Wednesday, prompting a spirited response from Speaker of the House John Boehner and other Republicans. A round-up of the news coverage... First, the president's entire public comments... Continue Reading
Business Roundtable-member CEOs are using the word "opportunity" to talk about the fiscal cliff. Aetna CEO Mark Bertolini appeared on Bloomberg TV's "Capitol Gains" programs on Sunday in an interview segment entitled, "Can Business Bridge the Budget Divide?" Excerpt: At this moment, we have... Continue Reading
The White House has just announced that President Obama will travel to the Business Roundtable offices next Wednesday, Dec. 5, to give remarks and meet with BRT-member CEOs. About 100 chief executives are expected to attend the BRT's CEO Quarterly meeting. Also on the agenda are House Majority... Continue Reading