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Associations urge newly elected leaders to end policy gridlock

Business groups congratulate winning candidates, but also issue reminders of the work that lies ahead Association leaders had one message for President Barack Obama and Congress in the wake of Tuesday’s elections: Congratulations—now get to work. In statements released Wednesday, business groups and other nonprofits urged elected officials to make progress on a host of issues that have seemingly been put on hold until after the elections. Many policy priorities were industry specific, but there were also common themes, from avoiding the looming “fiscal cliff” to providing regulatory certainty. "After a highly contested election, we are hopeful that both parties can set… Read More