Tag: Obama Administration
Obama Orders Review of Federal Business Regulations
by Hugh Collins on Jan.18, 2011, under Towing
President Barack Obama said he will order an overhaul of U.S. business regulations in a bid to cut unnecessary red tape and improve consumer protection.
In an opinion piece in today’sWall Street Journal, Obama said the overhaul will address issues such as the need for new safety rules for infant formula and a faster procedure for approving new medical devices.
Obama will sign the executive order…
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Obama Orders Review of Federal Business Regulations originally appeared on DailyFinance on Tue, 18 Jan 2011 07:56:00.
Filed Under: Company News, Economy, People, Media, Taxes
Can William Daley Boost Obama’s Business Reputation?
by Charles Wallace on Jan.08, 2011, under Towing
For the most part, the business community has cheered the president’s appointment of Wall Street banker — and former secretary of commerce — William Daley as the new White House chief of staff. Daley is widely expected to enhance the administration’s business reputation, but that’s hardly a cake walk, even for a businessman.
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Can William Daley Boost Obama’s Business Reputation? originally appeared on DailyFinance on Sat, 08 Jan 2011 08:00:00.
Obama Considering Naming William Daley to Top White House Job
by Hugh Collins on Jan.04, 2011, under Towing
President Barack Obama is considering naming former Commerce Secretary William Daley to a top White House post, perhaps chief of staff, The Associated Press reported.
Daley, 62, is a JPMorgan Chase (JPM) executive and brother of Chicago Mayor Richard Daley. His appointment could help the Obama administration deflect charges that it is hostile to the business community.
The appointment would be…
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Obama Considering Naming William Daley to Top White House Job originally appeared on DailyFinance on Tue, 04 Jan 2011 06:49:00.
Filed Under: Company News, Economy, People, JP Morgan Chase
Obama Meeting With 20 Top CEOs
by Hugh Collins on Dec.15, 2010, under Towing
President Barack Obama is meeting with 20 top CEOs today as he seeks to improve relations with the business community.
The invitation list largely shuns Wall Street in favor of high-flying tech companies. Eric Schmidt of Google (GOOG) will be there, as will Paul Otellini of Intel (INTC), according to CNN.
Obama will discuss issues including tax reform, the deficit and clean energy with the group,…
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Obama Meeting With 20 Top CEOs originally appeared on DailyFinance on Wed, 15 Dec 2010 06:41:00.
Filed Under: Company News, Technology, Economy, People, General Electric , Google , Intel, American Express, Taxes
Senate Unveils Total Cost of Tax Deal
by Hugh Collins on Dec.10, 2010, under Towing
The Senate presented the final price tag of $858 billion for President Obama’s tax deal Republican leaders and began debating the package Thursday night.
The Senate aims to vote on the bill Monday, a week after it was first announced, The Wall Street Journal reported. It is expected to clear the Senate, with backers including Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, who had previously expressed…
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Senate Unveils Total Cost of Tax Deal originally appeared on DailyFinance on Fri, 10 Dec 2010 07:03:00.




