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Business Roundtable supports tax and budget policies that promote U.S. business investment, competitiveness and job creation. Specifically, the Committee focuses on pro-growth reform of domestic and U.S. international tax rules and advocates for slowing the growth of federal spending to stabilize federal debt and achieve long-term fiscal sustainability.

The fiscal cliff as an opportunity

CEOs reiterate the economic importance of resolving the fiscal cliff.

ITC Holdings Corp. Chairman, President and CEO Joseph Welch - It's Time to Act

Joseph Welch on the importance of a national energy policy so the United States has secure forms of energy and the markets can respond accordingly.

McGraw-Hill Companies Chairman and CEO Terry McGraw - It's Time to Act

Terry McGraw on the need for new trade agreements so U.S. companies can reach 95 percent of the consumers who live abroad.

President Obama to address Business Roundtable

President Obama will meet with Business Roundtable CEOs on Wednesday, Dec. 5.

After a day in Washington, CEOs comment on fiscal cliff

A round-up of CEOs' comments after meeting with members of Congress and the President.

It's time to act: First the fiscal cliff, then a long-term deal

Business Roundtable-member CEOs are outspoken on the imperative to address the fiscal cliff.

International Paper Company Chairman and CEO John Faraci - It's Time to Act

John Faraci on the need to create confidence so people will spend more of their money and support economic growth.

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Committee Priorities

Tax reform for all businesses is fundamental to strengthening the U.S. economy and ensuring that American workers and American companies can successfully compete around the globe. A modernized U.S. tax system with competitive tax rates and competitive international tax rules would promote growth through greater investment, higher wages and more jobs in the United States.

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Achieving Sound Fiscal Policy

Business Roundtable supports sound fiscal policy by urging Congress to pass annual budgets on time; appropriate funds early enough in the legislative session to avoid disrupting government operations; follow an orderly process to allow for required borrowing; and strengthen entitlements for the long haul.