Tag Archives: U.S. Chamber of Commerce

‘Government-Run’ Nonsense

Posted on November 21, 2011

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce puts a new twist on a tired old falsehood about “government-run health care” in one of its new ads attacking Democratic lawmakers. We noted other dubious claims as well. An ad against Sen. Jon Tester in Montana accuses him of favoring “government-run health care” — …
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U.S. Chamber of Commerce

Posted on September 18, 2011

Lobbying group representing business interests. Leans Right-center.
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U.S. Chamber of Commerce

Posted on August 10, 2010

Lobbying group representing more than 3 million businesses. Leans Right-center.
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A False Ad About ‘Lawsuit Abuse’

Posted on May 11, 2007

Summary The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is running a TV ad alleging that "lawsuit abuse" is costing "your family" $3,500 a year. That’s false. The figure is from a study that estimates the cost of all lawsuits, not just abusive ones.   Even the author of the study cited by …
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