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October 8, 2012

MLive.com
Endorsement letters: Ads opposing Proposal 2 are misleading
MLive.com
This clandestine organization, which is financially backed by the right-wing Republican Michigan Chamber of Commerce, has decided that scaring the parents of school children with the use of falsehoods is the best way to steal a person's right to make an ...

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October 8, 2012

Commentary: Preserve Medicare Part D
The Detroit News
... and balance our budget, they must not tamper with Medicare Part D. The program is working for seniors andtaxpayers alike. Let's keep it that way. Wendy Block is the Director of Health Policy and Human Resources at the Michigan Chamber of Commerce.

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October 5, 2012

MLive.com
Anti-Prop 2 ads get 'no foul' ruling from Truth Squad
MLive.com
Citizens Protecting Michigan's Constitution is a coalition of business groups, such as the Michigan Chamber of Commerce, opposing a variety of ballot props this year, including Proposal 2. Protecting Michigan Taxpayers also opposes Prop 2. Its treasurer is ...
October 5, 2012

Junior Achievement pays tribute to rising stars
Midland Daily News
Principal of Fabiano Brothers and father of five, Fabiano's civic involvement includes director roles at the Michigan Chamber of Commerce, Midland Community Center and Child Abuse and Neglect Counsel of Saginaw County. “There is nothing ordinary ...
October 5, 2012

Commentary: Proposal five and Michigan's taxes
Michigan Radio
So is the Michigan Chamber of Commerce and the staunchly Republican Detroit News. But polls show most voters think it is a great idea. It is anything but. Ironically, even if this doesn't pass, the state is still going to be more and more starved for revenue.
October 5, 2012

Supermajority on taxes not so super for some
Livingston Daily
Opponents, including the normally tax-averse Michigan Chamber of Commerce, said the measure would do more harm than good. "We take pride in having a long history of advocating for tax relief, but this is simply the wrong proposal," said Jim Holcomb, the ...
October 5, 2012

Proposal 5: Supermajority tax support mixed
The Detroit News
Rick Snyder and the Michigan Chamber of Commerce, are on the same side opposing Proposal 5 as the Michigan Democratic Party, and the United Auto Workers. "By requiring a two-thirds majority, you really destroy (representative democracy) and put the ...
October 5, 2012

Proposal 5 supermajority requirement: Some see hope for unity, others say no way
Detroit Free Press
The Michigan Chamber of Commerce and most unions, including the UAW and teachers unions, oppose it, as does Republican Gov. Rick Snyder, the liberal Michigan League for Human Services and the Michigan Manufacturers Association. "I've never seen ...
October 5, 2012

A closer look at Proposal 5
Detroit Free Press
Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard. • Wayne County Taxpayers Association. Opponents of the law (No vote). • Gov. Rick Snyder. • Michigan Chamber of Commerce. • Michigan Municipal League. • Michigan Education Association. • UAW. Pro (reasons ...
October 4, 2012

Prop 2 would enshrine collective bargaining as a constitutional right
The Morning Sun
Rick Snyder, the Michigan Chamber of Commerce and others — say it would seriously harm Michigan, drive up costs and roll back reforms that have corralled public employee costs. Supporters — Michigan labor and teachers' unions, and Michigan ...