Changing political environment makes successor's job even more challenging; Chamber vet cited for influencing policy, profession Filling the shoes of retiring U.S. Chamber of Commerce top lobbyist Bruce Josten will be a tall order. Association insiders say the political environment has gotten more difficult for business interests, and Josten had rare talents. "There aren't a lot of people who are both really good strategic thinkers and sharp-eyed appraisers of tactical activities, and he could really put those things together," said Matthew Shay, CEO of the $53 million-revenue National Retail Federation. Shay said throughout his own 25 years in Washington, D.C., he… Read More