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'No reforms in American healthcare bill'

Reflecting the mood of the powerful business community on the healthcare reform bill passed by the US House of Representatives, the US Chamber of Commerce on Monday said the House made a "wrong and unfortunate" decision that "ignores" the will of the Americans people.

PM charms US biz, seeks investment, assures reform

As it becomes ever-apparent that partnerships like the United States and India will help provide a roadmap out of the current global recession, influence the economic destiny of the 21st century, and create jobs around the world, over 500 America's business leaders converged on the US Chamber of Commerce to greet Prime Minister Manmohan Singh for his first major address in Washington DC on November 23.

'Erratic power supply may hit FDI flow'

Lawsuit filed against Trump's new H-1B visa rules

Several individuals and organisations, including the US Chambers of Commerce and the National Association of Manufacturers, have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration's recent rules related to the H-1B visa, terming them "arbitrary" and "haphazard" regulations that will undermine high skilled immigration into America. Early this month, the Trump administration announced new restrictions on H-1B non-immigrant visa programme which it said is aimed at protecting American workers, restoring integrity and to better guarantee that H-1B petitions are approved only for qualified beneficiaries and petitioners, a move which is likely to affect thousands of Indian IT professionals.