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Energy & Environment

Access to reliable, affordable energy undergirds U.S. national and economic security, and a clean, healthy environment is essential for economic prosperity now and for future generations. Business Roundtable supports policies that capitalize on America’s strengths in technology and energy diversity to maximize U.S. energy options and preserve environmental quality. The business community has a special obligation to step forward and help build an environmentally and economically sustainable future.

Recent Activities in Energy & Environment

March 19, 2012
Letter
Business Roundtable Letter to Congress Urging Approval of Keystone XL

This important expansion of U.S.-Canadian energy infrastructure would enhance U.S. energy security. It would directly create 20,000 new jobs in the near term.

March 9, 2012
News Release
Business Roundtable Expresses Disappointment at Senate Rejection of Key Job Promotion Amendments to Highway Bill

Business Roundtable today expressed disappointment that a series of common-sense, job-creating amendments to S. 1813, the Surface Transportation Reauthorization Bill, (or “Highway Bill”), were rejected by the Senate.

March 8, 2012
Report
Taking Action for America

We, the CEOs of Business Roundtable have a plan to revitalize U.S. economic growth and job creation. We believe that America’s business leaders have an obligation to bring their real-world experience on economic matters to public policy, especially in a time of widespread joblessness and economic distress. Job creation depends on economic growth, which cannot occur unless businesses are free to innovate, invest and grow. Taking Action for America is a comprehensive plan to jump-start new business investment and knock down barriers to economic growth.

March 7, 2012
Report
Taking Action for America: Reliable, Affordable Energy

America needs an energy policy that ensures access to low-cost, sustainable sources of energy and power, which is key to GDP growth and job creation. Affordable and reliable energy sources can protect the environment while increasing energy and economic security, which in turn will enhance national security. This is the bedrock of a growing and competitive economy.

February 8, 2012
Media Resource
Bottom Line: Keystone XL Project Will Spur U.S. Job Creation and Economic Growth, Strengthen U.S. Energy Security

In a New York Times op-ed published on February 7, business columnist Joe Nocera underscored the importance of the Keystone XL project to the United States. Business Roundtable supports Keystone XL approval. Keystone is the key to U.S. jobs, economic growth and energy security.

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