Friday
May142010
Chamber Of Commerce CEO Criticizes Labor Unions For Free Trade Position
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As the U.S. Chamber of Commerce launches a major campaign to encourage lawmakers to adopt additional Free Trade Agreements, the head of the pro-business lobby took aim at two opponents to the treaties: labor unions and the Democratic party.
“Regrettably, we don’t have [a free trade] agenda in our country today,” Chamber President and CEO Tom Donohue said during a speech at the National Press Club Friday. “The reason why is as clear as it is indefensible; Organized labor spent in excess of $400 million in the last election to help elect the current administration and the Congressional majority.” (0:25)
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“Regrettably, we don’t have [a free trade] agenda in our country today,” Chamber President and CEO Tom Donohue said during a speech at the National Press Club Friday. “The reason why is as clear as it is indefensible; Organized labor spent in excess of $400 million in the last election to help elect the current administration and the Congressional majority.” (0:25)
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