Business Roundtable accuses Washington of letting business down

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Business Roundtable accuses Washington of letting business down

Matthew Gilleard
October 15 2012
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John Engler, Business Roundtable (BRT) president and former Michigan governor, said yesterday that inaction from Washington leaders on corporate tax and other issues has caused uncertainty for businesses and stalled economic recovery.

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