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Walter Mondale: Exemplifying an Upper Midwest Modesty and Norwegian Good Humor

Category: Business News

Walter Mondale, who transformed the role of the vice president during Jimmy Carter’s one-term presidency, yet suffered a crushing political defeat as the Democratic nominee against incumbent Ronald Reagan in 1984, has died. He was 93. Mondale, often called by his nickname “Fritz,” died Monday in Minneapolis, his family said in a statement. No cause […]

Source: Deadline

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Appoints First Woman C.E.O.

Category: Business News

Suzanne Clark will become the first woman to lead the century-old group when the change takes effect on March 11. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday appointed Suzanne Clark as its next chief executive, one of the most powerful jobs in business, ending a 24-year run by Thomas J. Donohue. Ms. Clark will have […]

Source: The New York Times

Published: February 9, 2021

Lawmakers who objected to election results have been cut off from 20 of their 30 biggest corporate PAC donors

Category: Business News

The 147 Republican lawmakers who opposed certification of the presidential election this month have lost the support of many of their largest corporate backers – but not all of them.

Source: adn.com

Published: December 21, 2024

US Chamber of Commerce to stop supporting some lawmakers following the Capitol riots

Category: Business News

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the powerful pro-business lobbying group, said Tuesday it will halt political contributions to certain lawmakers following the deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol last week.

Source: The Hill

Published: December 1, 2021

Biden Picks Gina M. Raimondo for Commerce Secretary – The New York Times

Category: Business News

The incoming administration will select Gina M. Raimondo, a moderate Democrat, to guide a sprawling department critical to business and technology.

Source: New York Times

Published: July 1, 2021