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    Does Big Business Still Prefer Republicans?

    Under eight years of a Democratic administration, the US economy thrived. Eight years of the Republicans have led to the brink of another Depression. But faced with Democratic majorities on Capitol Hill, the US Chamber of Commerce is spending bigger than ever this year on GOP candidates.

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    Under eight years of a Democratic administration, the US economy thrived. Eight years of the Republicans have led to the brink of another Depression. But faced with Democratic majorities on Capitol Hill, the US Chamber of Commerce is spending bigger than ever this year on GOP candidates. Goal number one is to stop legislation making it easier to organize unions. Are unions really a threat to corporate prosperity? What about other Republican principles, including deregulation? We talk to Big Business, Big Labor and others.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Frances Anderton

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      Christian Bordal

      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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      Katie Cooper

      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Daniel Gross

      Strategy + Business

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      Mark McKinnon

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      Thea Lee

      Policy Director and Chief Economist, AFL-CIO

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    American Business and the Republican Party
    1. 1:50Bush Administration Rushing Last-Minute Regulatory Changes
    2. 7:46Does Big Business Still Prefer Republicans?You’re reading this
    3. 42:43Dirty Tricks in Miami-Dade as Diaz-Balarts Fight for Seats
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