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Chamber of Commerce Exposed

Which of the following describes the U.S. Chamber of Commerce?

1. A powerful lobby fighting to sink health care reform.

2. A force against solutions to the climate crisis.

3. A group using money from bailed-out banks to block workers' rights and financial reform.

4. A "Chamber" that even local Chambers of Commerce distance themselves from.

Answer? All of the above.

Right now, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce is engaged in a $100 million campaign to block President Obama's agenda: needed reforms that would help struggling Americans and help make our economy work for everyone.

Sign our "Not My Chamber" pledge. Help show our leaders that the U.S. Chamber of Commerce doesn't speak for real consumers or small businesses.

As small businesses and America's workers suffer, the U.S. Chamber is woefully out of touch with reality. Even major corporations are resigning in protest. In response to the Chamber's stance against clean energy, for instance, companies including Apple, Nike, and PG&E have quit or downgraded their memberships.

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce likes people to think it represents small business. But the truth is, it has abandoned the values of local Chambers of Commerce around the country and become a lobby for greedy CEOs. Mike Jaffe, chief executive of the Greater New York Chamber of Commerce, recently said "they don't represent me."

Don't let the U.S. Chamber of Commerce keep obstructing progress. Sign our "Not My Chamber" pledge.

Then, forward this to all your friends and family – especially if they own a small business!

The tide is quickly rising against the Chamber's obstructionist views. Whether you're a member of your local Chamber of Commerce, a small business owner, or someone who simply supports workers' rights, we need you to join us and take a stand.

Thank you for making your voice heard.

This is a one-time pledge that can be fulfilled any time.

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Comments, Suggestions and Stories

Ann Cawley Saint Joseph, MO @ 04:55PM PT Nov 11

Thank you for standing up to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and speaking out against their $100 million campaign to block reforms that would aid struggling Americans and help fix our economy.

Now, will you do one more thing to get our message through?

Over 12,000 people have already signed the pledge, but we think we can reach at least 20,000 before we deliver the signatures. Can you help by passing this letter on to your friends and family today?
Alisha Nickols Stockton, CA @ 05:40PM PT Nov 07
Pledge fulfilled Nov 07!

Pledge completed.
Dan Sherry @ 01:28PM PT Nov 07

They represent the interests of bug business and doners. They are on the wrong side of everything I believe in and I own a small business. I belong to two great local Chambers and even serve on the Board of one so I know what I'm talking about!
james m nordlund Fargo, ND @ 03:58PM PT Nov 06
Pledge fulfilled Nov 06!

Remember, no trigger, because triggers don't get pulled. Also, please, advocate for singlepayer healthcare, with Community First Choice Option and CLASS Act (Community Choice Act for the handicapped, elderly, autistic, disabled, etc.); H.R. 676 & S. 703, are the best of the lot, so far; i.m.h.o..
Alan Haggard San Diego, CA @ 12:23AM PT Nov 06

Initiated this Pledge!