Three priorities for Congress in the lame duck session
Calling on our leaders in Washington to consider proposals to advance legislation
Author: James T. Brett
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$1.7 trillion omnibus delivers for New England
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Temporary liability relief is a key step in supporting economic recovery
Brett: New England needs approval of new NAFTA
The importance of trade with Canada and Mexico to the region’s economy cannot be overstated
People with disabilities are eager to work
Companies should tap into this overlooked segment of the workforce
A regional call to get to work
Working together, we can ensure that New England will have a future as a hub for technology, innovative entrepreneurship and career-ready graduates
Federal spending bill has big wins for region
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The tax reform opportunity for growth
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Opportunities for economic growth
The new administration offers promising proposals
Congress must act to promote exports
Failure to bill Ex-Im Bank board hurts U.S. economy
A strong message to buy American
Defense Department budget includes a possible boost for New England footwear companies
Innovators need tools to protect trade secrets
We need measures at the federal level to address the interstate and international nature of trade secret theft
Reauthorizing terrorism risk insurance is essential
Failure to pass legislation that reauthorizes this critical program could have dire consequences
Ex-Im Bank is critical to region’s exporters
It would be unwise for the U.S. to unilaterally remove this proven export driver
The 2014 Congress can take action to spur growth
There’s room for progress on immigration reform, energy efficiency and investment in research
Immigration reform must address the skills gap
The skills gap threatens not only our nation's economic growth, but also our ability to compete globally.
Updates to visa program are key to economic growth
Changes would have a direct impact on the economic environment of New England
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