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October 2, 2007

The Subprime Mortgage Crisis
By Tom Donohue

The subprime mortgage crisis caused a temporary paralysis in the credit markets and led some to speculate that the economy would soon slide into recession.

The reaction to this situation from our politicians, regulators, and fellow citizens tells us a lot about how they view capital markets. It underscores a growing desire by many to try to eliminate all risk from investment. If the goal is to eliminate all risk, then our markets will no longer be the engine that drives a growing economy and rising standards of living.

So what do we need to do to ensure that we have the best capital markets in the world?

Read and respond.

Capital Roundup

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Businesses Fly-In to Support Peru FTA
Thirty-five small and medium-companies from 10 states will join the U.S. Chamber and TradeRoots in Washington, D.C., today, October 2 to express their support for the U.S.-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement. Events include meetings with U.S. Trade Representative Susan Schwab, Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrez, and members of Congress. With a vote on the Peru agreement expected in early October, this fly-in will play a critical role in demonstrating the importance of exports and trade to American business.
Learn more about the Chamber’s trade efforts.

Biofuels Dialogue Tackles Infrastructure Issues
The Chamber hosted its second event in an informational series that tackles the technological challenges and opportunities within the biofuels industry. Chamber experts, government officials and industry representatives discussed ways to improve the existing transportation system and infrastructure investments needed to meet increasing levels of biofuels production.
View Webcasts of the biofuels series.

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In the News

"We know there is an appetite for tax increases. At some point, we have to confront all of them."

--Bruce Josten, executive vice president for government affairs at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce discusses Chamber’s plan to beat back the growing number of tax proposals, Forbes.com, Sept. 28

Quick Poll

What is it like doing business
in California?

The Chamber wants to know your thoughts on the business environment in California. As our way of saying thank you, we're giving away a $100 American Express gift card to one lucky participant. Responses must be submitted by October 10.

Take the survey now.

To learn more about the business environment in California, plan to attend the "Litigation in California--It's Everybody's Business" Summit on October 16 in San Francisco.

uschamber.com Weekly | Editor: John Reid
Writers: Sheryl Poe, Giovanni Coratolo

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