Bloomberg Calls for Carbon Tax
New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg told a group of chief executives that he’s in favor of a carbon tax -- a view not shared by many political leaders of either party in Washington.
View ArticleWPP CEO Backs Recently Raised Optimism For 2011
WPP PLC Chief Executive Martin Sorrell said Tuesday he maintains his recently heightened optimism for advertising markets in 2011
View ArticleDuncan: Education System Must ‘Reward Excellence’
Education Secretary Arne Duncan asked business executives to pressure policymakers at every level of government to improve an education system that's falling behind the rest of the world.
View ArticleMurphy Oil CEO: Gulf Drilling Delays Will Weigh on 2011 Offshore Output
Murphy Oil Corp. Chief Executive David M. Wood said that the company’s Gulf of Mexico production could shrink by as much as 30% in 2011 amid continuing uncertainty over U.S. deepwater drilling.
View ArticleKindred Health Sees ‘Choppy’ Environment for Health Services
The environment for patient volume in the health-care services sector, under recent pressure from economic forces, could remain "choppy" for years, the CEO of Kindred Healthcare Inc. said Tuesday.
View ArticleGoolsbee: Economy Needs to See Tax Cut Extension
Austan Goolsbee, who chairs the White House Council of Economic Advisers, told a group of corporate titans that he is "puzzled" that the community thinks the Obama administration is anti-business.
View ArticleRep. McCarthy: House Freshmen Wary of Raising Debt Ceiling
Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R., Ca.), likely the next House whip, said the House of Representatives incoming freshmen will remain wary of increasing the U.S. debt ceiling until lawmakers reverse current...
View ArticleGlobal Trade, White House Advocacy Top Issues at CEO Council
Aggressive promotion for global trade, presidential backing for business and medical tort reform are top priorities needed bolster economic growth and confidence in business, according to a group of...
View ArticleCEO Council: Rep. Cantor on the New Congress
Republican Whip Eric Cantor comments on the priorities of the incoming freshman class of Republicans in Congress, including the creation of jobs and curbing spending.
View ArticleGoolsbee Defends Obama’s Policy
Austan Goolsbee, head of the White House Council of Economic Advisors, defends President Obama's working relationship with the business community.
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