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The USG + U.S. Chamber of Commerce Commercial Construction Index (CCI) is a quarterly economic index designed to gauge the outlook for, and resulting confidence in, the commercial construction industry.
RSM US Middle Market Business Index reflects a strong 2nd quarter, although leaders have concerns about the ongoing trade war and labor shortage.
Results from the Q2 2019 USG Corporation + U.S. Chamber of Commerce Commercial Construction Index (Index) indicate that more than half of contractors are highly confident that the market will provide sufficient new business opportunities in the next 12 months.
What has led to renewed optimism among America’s small business owners? Smart pro-growth policies.
Economists have sought explanations for inflation over the last few hundred years.
Global Policy Engagement Quarterly Update for May 2019
This letter was sent to the U.S. Congress, opposing S. 1103 and H.R. 2278, the “RAISE Act.”
In April 2019, the U.S. economy created 263,000 jobs. The unemployment rate is 3.6%.
Joseph Johnson, Committee Executive for the U.S. Chamber’s Government Operations, Oversight, and Government Affairs Committee, testified before the Senate's Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee, Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations at 10:00 am, May 2nd, 2019. The hearing was entitled Oversight of Federal Infrastructure Permitting and FAST-41.
Senators Warren and Sanders have discovered financial success from the written word.
