Siouxland Chamber of Commerce - 2008 Federal Issues Survey

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The Siouxland Chamber of Commerce's Washington Conference has proven successful. Key successes as a result of the Washington Conference include: Border Trucking Agreement, Sergeant Bluff/Airport Overpass, Inclusion of Union County in the Sioux City MSA, Hoeven Corridor, Tech Spec Building in South Sioux City, Flynn Business Park in North Sioux City, Support for the 185th Air National Guard, Perry Creek Greenway, and the FDA Inspection of Gelatin Plants in India. The Siouxland Chamber of Commerce is now identifying key issues and priorities for the 2008 Washington Conference and would like your input.

Federal Issues Survey - Part I

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Congress should reauthorize the No Child Left Behind legislation (NCLB). For more information on NCLB legislation paste the following link in your web browser: www.siouxlandchamber.com/chamber/government_affairs/index.php

Congress should reauthorize the Workforce Investment Act (WIA). For more information on the WIA paste the following link in your web browser: www.siouxlandchamber.com/chamber/government_affairs/index.php

Small businesses should be allowed to pool their employees under one entity in order to negotiate lower insurance rates.

The across-the-board tax cuts enacted in 2001 should be made permanent.

The estate/death tax should be repealed permanently.

The Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) should be eliminated.

U.S. Highway 20 should be completed as a four-lane highway.

Nebraska Highway 35 should be completed as a four-lane highway.

Sioux City should be maintained as a river port, allowing a full nine-month navigation season and recreational use.

Payroll taxes should not be increased to pay for the Social Security system.

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Federal Issues Survey - Part II

Understanding that the buying power of the money in the road fund is decreasing, what method do you favor for raising additional funds to build and maintain Iowa roads?

As it regards to the immigration issue, should there be a centralized database that allows employers to verify social security numbers prior to hiring individuals?

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Should the Government put in place programs to allow illegal immigrants to work their way into citizenship?

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Should the United States raise the cap on the number of highly skilled immigrants (such as engineers and instructors) that can enter the country each year?

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What other reform would you like to see in immigration law?

Are there any trade issues that the Siouxland Chamber of Commerce should be addressing?

What three business issues should be the focus of the Siouxland Chamber's 2008 Washington Conference and Steak Dinner?

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