The most recent June employment figures were disappointing, to say the least. But does the blame for feeble job growth lie with business, or with government? Currently, while both sides seem to agree on a lot (at least in theory), there’s a lot of finger-pointing going on and not a lot of action.
The Jobs for America Summit 2011, held at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce earlier this month, illustrates the divide. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce recently released a survey of its members that puts the blame for lackluster job growth at Washington’s feet. The vast majority (84 percent) of surveyed members think the U.S. economy is on the wrong track, and 79 percent believe Washington should get out of the way of small businesses, instead of offering a helping hand (14 percent).
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Author:Rieva Lesonsky
