Federal Issues
Latest News
- Christie budget touts income tax cut - Cherry Hill Courier Post - February 22, 2012
- Income Tax dept rejects Kingfisher Airlines' plea to unfreeze accounts - NDTV - February 22, 2012
- Oklahoma income-tax-cut bills get Senate panel's OK - Tulsa World - February 22, 2012
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Agriculture/Life Sciences Policy
Agriculture, agribusiness, animal health and nutrition and related life sciences are major economic drivers in our local economy. National policies should encourage growth in these important industries.
Position: The Chamber supports the branding of St. Joseph as the home of the Animal Health Corridor and supports expanding all markets to our animal health and nutrition products. The Chamber also supports efforts to expand our agricultural, agribusiness and biotechnology markets in a global economy.
Legislative Tracking
- H.R. 4: Comprehensive 1099 Taxpayer Protection and Repayment of Exchange Subsidy Overpayments Act of 2011
- H.R. 5: Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act of 2011
- H.R. 1409: Employee Free Choice Act of 2009
- S. 560: Employee Free Choice Act of 2009
- H.R. 2454: American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009