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In this week’s Path Forward event, U.S. Chamber President and CEO Suzanne Clark discussed the status of vaccination development and uptake among adults and young children.
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In an interconnected world, a public health crisis anywhere can become a crisis everywhere. Businesses help minimize economic disruption caused by pandemics like COVID-19 by maintaining safe workplaces, encouraging vaccination, and innovating solutions.
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A new poll from MetLife and the U.S. Chamber found 43% of small businesses say they are 3-6 months away from permanently shutting down.
A new poll taken from March 25-28, 2020 and released by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and MetLife reveals that one in four small businesses (24%) are on the brink of closing permanently amid the economic downturn caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
On April 2, 2020 the Chamber delivered this letter to the IRS and the Treasury regarding comments and recommendations to provide guidance to taxpayers in response to COVID-19.
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act created new temporary paid sick leave and paid Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) programs that are 100% reimbursable by the federal government. The effective date of both programs is April 1 and they expire on December 31.
WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Chamber of Commerce Executive Vice President and Head of International Affairs Myron Brilliant issued the following statement today on reports that the administration is considering tariff relief as part of its response to the COVID-19 pandemic and its economic fallout:
FAQs on the SBA's Payroll Protection Program for small businesses impacted by the coronavirus.
WASHINGTON, D.C. —U.S. Chamber of Commerce CEO Thomas J. Donohue today applauded Congress and the administration for their responsive actions to help businesses stay open and pay their employees and reduce the potential of future layoffs.
U.S. small businesses are pivoting their operations to produce all types of personal protective equipment amid the coronavirus pandemic.
March 26, 2020 To: National Governors Association
The CARES Act is a step in the right direction and would keep American families and businesses afloat through the crisis.
