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News from the U.S. Chamber- March 23, 2018 Below is the weekly update of U.S. Chamber items published between March 14th and March 21st. Also, please see our press release announcing this year’s list of members of Congress who received the U.S. Chamber’s Spirit of Enterprise Award recognizing their support of pro-growth policies. Great Lakes Chamber Friends:   Below is the weekly update of U.S. Chamber items published between March 14th and March 21st.  Also, please see our press release announcing this year’s list of members of Congress who received the U.S. Chamber’s Spirit of Enterprise Award recognizing their support of pro-growth policies.  See the release here.     As always, feel free to use any of this material in your communications with your members.   Upcoming Events: Chamber Gras 2018 - Chamber Federation Advocacy & Growth Conference – This year, the U.S. Chamber is partnering with the Council of State Chambers and the Association of State Chamber Professionals in New Orleans to produce a conference jam-packed with valuable advocacy and communications workshops, keynote presentations and plenty of networking opportunities.  Plan to join us in The Big Easy on September 12th, 13th, and 14th for discussions of issues that matter most at the local, state, and federal levels, and share strategies with chamber professionals from all over the country on how best to address them.  Registration information will be coming soon, but you can reserve your room now at the Intercontinental New Orleans.  Make your room reservation on-line, or call 1-800-439-4745 and mention US Chamber of Commerce to receive our preferred rate.   Tax Reform: Tax Relief Map  - The enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act has allowed businesses large and small to invest in their workforces and communities.  Please reference our Tax Relief Across America Map to find out how individual businesses in your state are choosing to share their tax savings with their employees and consumers.  Tax Reform Business Impact Survey - How is tax reform benefiting your members?  The U.S. Chamber wants to know and is surveying businesses to find out how tax reform is benefiting them.  Please click here to see the survey, and share it with your members so that that they can participate.     Recent Postings to www.USChamber.com, www.FreeEnterprise.com and www.WorkforceFreedom.com: Banking Bill Can Fuel the Growth Engine by THOMAS J. DONOHUE – Monday, March 19, 2018 Fiduciary Fallout: Court Strikes Down Labor Department’s Fiduciary Rule by BRIAN P. O'SHEA – Tuesday, March 20, 2018 U.S. Chamber Reviews How Congress Voted in 2017 by CARRIE BROOKS – Tuesday, March 20, 2018 There is Nothing Magical about Stock Buybacks by J.D. FOSTER – Friday, March 16, 2018 – Tuesday, March 20, 2018 ‘UBER-IZING’ EDUCATION? HOW ONE STARTUP IS MAKING IT HAPPEN. by CORDELL EDDINGS – Monday, March 19, 2018 Of Crumbs and Fancy Cake: Nancy Pelosi’s Take on Tax Reform by J.D. FOSTER – Thursday, March 15, 2018 Six Wins as KORUS Turns Six by NICHOLAS MONTELLA – Thursday, March 15, 2018 THINK YOU GET THE ROLE SMALL BUSINESS PLAYS IN THE U.S. ECONOMY? THINK AGAIN. by FREE ENTERPRISE STAFF – Thursday, March 15, 2018   Recent U.S. Chamber Press Releases: U.S. Chamber Recognizes 297 Members of Congress for Pro-Business Votes – Tuesday, March 20, 2018 Middle Market Outlook Soars, RSM US Middle Market Business Index Reports – Tuesday, March 20, 2018 U.S. Chamber to Launch Defense and Aerospace Export Council – Friday, March 16, 2018 Court Strikes Down DOL Fiduciary Rule, Finds in Favor of Plaintiffs – Thursday, March 15, 2018 U.S. Chamber’s Donohue Comments on Potential Tariffs against China – Thursday, March 15, 2018 U.S. Chamber President Praises Senate Passage of Bank Relief Legislation – Wednesday, March 14, 2018 U.S. Chamber, National Coordinating Committee for Multiemployer Plans Release Principles for Multiemployer Pension Reform – Wednesday, March 14, 2018 Published: 03/23/18