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Bloomberg Businessweek: Rules Reduce U.S. Manufacturing by $500 Billion: Study

By Brian Wingfield, 8/21/2012

Regulations on U.S. manufacturing may reduce output by as much as $500 billion this year, according to an industry-sponsored study that cast doubts on President Barack Obama’s efforts to trim red tape in the federal government.

Reuters: Mayors oppose new money market fund restrictions

By Ross Kerber, 8/20/2012

A group including nine big-city mayors organized by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce came out on Monday against additional rules for money market mutual funds, ahead of a key regulatory vote like later this month.

The Wall Street Journal: U.S. Business Groups Oppose 'Congo' Rule

By Jessica Holzer, 8/20/2012

U.S. market regulators are targeting violence in central Africa and corruption in oil-rich nations, moving ahead with a vote on rules that businesses say could cost U.S.-listed companies billions of dollars annually.

The Hill: Business groups headed to conventions to push lawmakers on Russia trade bill

By Vicki Needham, 8/19/2012

Business groups will mount their next blitz on lawmakers to pass a bill normalizing trade with Russia at the upcoming party conventions.