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U.S. Chamber in the News - March 7

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OpenSecrets Blog: Powerful Interests Oppose Strengthening of Disabilities Law

By Reid Davenport

When the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law almost 23 years ago, the idea of inclusion for people with disabilities was legally born. Ramps were built, infrastructure was redesigned and, for the first time, the law backed people with disabilities who demanded their right not to be blocked from physical access to facilities.

Many lobbying clients that favor deregulation -- such as the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the American Hotel and Lodging Association -- simply have more money at their disposal than clients who favor more extensive ADA regulations. Since 2001, 119 organizations have filed 37 lobbying reports concerning 11 bills and a resolution that mentioned the ADA in their summaries, according to the Center for Responsive Politics. While lobbying disclosure reports don't require organizations to reveal their positions on bills they lobby, looking at the interests a group represents allows for an educated guess.

Los Angeles Times: Rejecting industry dogma, Costco backs calls to lift minimum wage

By Alen Samuels

NEW YORK -- For many businesses, opposing minimum wage increases is a no-brainer: Raising the minimum wage increases their expenses. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce steadfastly opposes the proposal, as do many businesses big and small.

But on Tuesday a handful of businesses applauded a bill introduced in Congress to raise the minimum wage, and even sent out a news release vocalizing their support for doing so. They included retailer Costco and smaller businesses such as British American Auto Care in Columbia, Md., and Vintage Vinyl in St. Louis, Mo.

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