Thomas J. Donohue

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Thomas J. Donohue President and CEO, U.S. Chamber of Commerce

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How to Keep U.S. Markets the Best in the World Free Preview!
January 2008 | By Thomas J. Donohue
Last month we examined the causes and consequences of the sub-prime crisis. If nothing else, it focused attention on the critical role U.S. capital markets play in our economy and personal lives. How ...
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The Sub-prime Mortgage Crisis Free Preview!
December 2007 | By Thomas J. Donohue
The sub-prime mortgage crisis caused a temporary paralysis in the credit markets and led some to speculate that the economy would soon slide into recession. How did this crisis evolve, how serious is ...
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One of Business’ Greatest Assets Free Preview!
November 2007 | By Thomas J. Donohue
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the National Chamber Litigation Center (NCLC), the public policy law firm of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. NCLC is widely recognized as the voice of business in...
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America – We’re Number…Six?! Free Preview!
December 2006 | By Thomas J. Donohue
America has been knocked off its perch as the world’s most competitive nation, according to the “Global Competitiveness Report” released last week by the World Economic Forum (WEF), ...
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Health Care Success Story Free Preview!
January 2007 | By Thomas J. Donohue
You may have read recently that more and more businesses are offer­ing high deductible plans coupled with health savings accounts (HSAs). It seems like every newspaper, from the Tampa Tribune to t...
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Duking It Out With The Trial Lawyers Free Preview!
February 2007 | By Thomas J. Donohue
You may have read a recent article in The Wall Street Journal about a sharp decline in plaintiffs’ lawsuits against companies. The piece notes that in recent months, judges have dismissed or cha...
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Small Business Owners: The Pride of America Free Preview!
March 2007 | By Thomas J. Donohue
Risk. Innovation. Passion. That’s what characterizes today’s small business owners. I’d like to share the stories of some of the dreamers and risk takers who represent the best Ameri...
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Capital Markets at Risk Free Preview!
April 2007 | By Thomas J. Donohue
Capital. Columbus needed it to fund his trip to the new world, two college drop-outs working in a garage used it to build the world’s largest software company, and our economy would collapse wit...
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The Battle Against Counterfeiting and Piracy Free Preview!
May 2007 | By Thomas J. Donohue
Recently the U.S. Chamber hosted the Global Intellectual Property (“IP”) Protection and Innovation Forum in Beijing, China. More than 500 participants from around the world representing go...
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What's the Legal Climate in Your State? Free Preview!
June 2007 | By Thomas J. Donohue
One of our most potent weapons in convincing states to reform their unfair and expensive legal systems is the annual State Liability Systems Ranking Study conducted by The Harris Poll and the U.S. Cha...
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Undeniable Energy Facts Free Preview!
July 2007 | By Thomas J. Donohue
Energy is the single most important physical resource underpinning America's economic competitiveness, our national security, and our free, mobile way of life. Yet despite its fundamental...
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More Infrastructure Catastrophes Waiting to Happen Free Preview!
October 2007 | By Thomas J. Donohue
Exploding steam pipes ... collapsing bridges ... rolling blackouts. What more evidence do Americans require that our vast infrastructure needs must be met before additional catastrophes occur? The ...
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The Law of Unintended Consequences Free Preview!
September 2007 | By Thomas J. Donohue
Americans love a quick fix to a problem. We’re some of the world’s greatest problem solvers, but sometimes we don’t always think through the solutions. Today’s problems a...
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Business Gets Its Day In Court Free Preview!
August 2007 | By Thomas J. Donohue
An increasingly paralyzed Congress, an unpopular war-time president, and an early and fast-developing presidential campaign will likely make it difficult for significant legislation to be sign...
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