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American Air Carriers Victim to U.S. Government's Corporate Cronyism

Ken Blackwell | Posted 05.06.2013 | Politics
Ken Blackwell

America is only four months into the second term of Barack Obama and already one of its most promising industries is suffering from a pair of grossly obtuse government agencies who have banded together to aid a foreign state-owned company at the expense of domestic firms.

Secretary Kerry's Solar Surge

Justin Guay | Posted 03.30.2013 | Green
Justin Guay

Solar power has undergone a historic transition from expensive niche technology to a rapidly expanding cheap technology that is experiencing dramatic growth rates. A solar surge requires four tactical moves that, taken together, would constitute big change.

Obama's International Clean Energy Strategy, a Tale of Two Agencies

Justin Guay | Posted 12.22.2012 | Green
Justin Guay

With the clean energy market topping $263 billion globally, and a solar trade war raging, the ending to this tale is crucial for U.S. competitiveness in the technologies of the future.

Tell U.S. Ex-Im Bank: Don't Use Tax Payer Dollars to Destroy the Great Barrier Reef

Mary Anne Hitt | Posted 10.09.2012 | Green
Mary Anne Hitt

The U.S. Export-Import Bank (Ex-Im Bank) and its chairman, Fred Hochberg, are facing a big decision about a coal project in one of the world's most treasured places.

Obama Signs Key Bill

AP | Posted 07.30.2012 | Politics

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama has signed legislation that renews the charter of the Export-Import Bank for three years and increases the b...

Key Measure Passes Hurdle Despite Conservative Objections

AP | JIM ABRAMS | Posted 07.15.2012 | Politics

WASHINGTON — The government's vehicle for promoting U.S. export sales survived a challenge from conservatives Tuesday with a Senate vote to rene...

Cantor Facing Criticism On His Right Flank

The Hill | Posted 05.14.2012 | Politics

The bipartisan efforts of House Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-Va.) on a range of issues have attracted grumblings from the right....

House Votes To Extend Key Institution

AP | JIM ABRAMS | Posted 07.09.2012 | Politics

WASHINGTON — The House voted Wednesday to extend the life of the Export-Import Bank, culminating a struggle that has split Republicans between p...

Dysfunctional Congress Fighting Over Agency's Future

AP | JIM ABRAMS | Posted 05.05.2012 | Politics

WASHINGTON -- Since the Export-Import Bank was founded in 1934, Congress has methodically renewed its charter two dozen times with little or no contro...

If It Ain't Broke, Break It: The Crisis Congress Continues

Rep. Keith Ellison | Posted 06.20.2012 | Business
Rep. Keith Ellison

If the Republicans are serious about aiding small businesses, then they should be all about supporting the Export-Import Bank's mission.

The Export-Import Bank Nightmare

Ken Blackwell | Posted 06.11.2012 | Business
Ken Blackwell

The Ex-Im Bank is reaffirming the notion that New Deal-era bureaucracies are the nearest thing to eternal life. Today, it has expanded far beyond its charter and uses funds backed by the American people to give money to foreign companies which compete with American businesses.

Ryan Grim

Delta Embarrassed By Loan Guarantee From Federal Agency It Wants To End

HuffingtonPost.com | Ryan Grim | Posted 04.06.2012 | Politics

WASHINGTON -- A bizarre lobbying battle that pits Delta Air Lines and the Tea Party against the Export-Import Bank became even more interesting on Thu...

Institutions That Support U.S. Jobs Should Be Strengthened, Not Gutted

Owen Herrnstadt | Posted 05.27.2012 | Business
Owen Herrnstadt

The U.S. Export-Import Bank, which helps finance the export of U.S. goods and services that support jobs here at home, is bumping up against its borrowing capacity, which will expire on May 31 unless renewed by Congress.

Zach Carter

GOP Senator Gives $500,000 To Corporate Welfare Recipient's Super PAC

HuffingtonPost.com | Zach Carter | Posted 03.24.2012 | Politics

WASHINGTON -- Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) on Tuesday led a conservative Senate bloc opposing a government loan program on the grounds that it functioned ...

China on Your Mind?

Valerie Berset-Price | Posted 05.01.2012 | Business
Valerie Berset-Price

While it's true that many other countries do not receive as much press as PRC, international economists have identified 11 fast-growing regions where a hungry new middle class is in the making.

Industrial Policies for Economic Development

Stan Sorscher | Posted 01.21.2012 | Business
Stan Sorscher

When a company comes to government, we should have conditions that encourage production to stick in our local economy. We should see a clear public good that raises the standard of living for workers and communities.

American Business Needs to Get in the Game

Fred Hochberg | Posted 05.25.2011 | Business
Fred Hochberg

It is critical, as President Obama told business leaders in Brazil, that America does more than just watch Brazil's development projects from the stands. It is critical that we get in the game.

U.S. Taxpayer-Funded Bank, Under Pressure From Obama Administration, Gives Green Light to Giant Dirty Coal Plant in India

Michelle Chan | Posted 05.25.2011 | Green
Michelle Chan

It's clear that the era of fossil fuels is coming to a close. The administration often seems to get this, but undercuts itself with blunders such as pushing Exim to reverse its decision and okay the dirty Sasan project.

In Asia, Export Opportunity Knocks

Fred Hochberg | Posted 05.25.2011 | Business
Fred Hochberg

Ninety-five percent of the world's consumers live outside of our national borders, but only one percent of American businesses sell to them. Here's how we're going to fix that.

Fred Hochberg's Annual Valentine's Day Lunch: New York's Most Prominent Women Celebrate In Style

Huffington Post | David Weiner | Posted 05.25.2011 | New York

Fred Hochberg puts most men to shame. Not only is he a successful businessman, a champion of civil rights, and, most recently, the Chairman and Presi...

A Fashion Foreign Policy

Michael Likosky | Posted 05.25.2011 | Business
Michael Likosky

To protect American workers, in the luxury sector and elsewhere, our government trade negotiators should revisit outsourcing rules.

Secretary Chu's Bank

Michael Likosky | Posted 05.25.2011 | Business
Michael Likosky

The Clean Energy Bank is essential to deliver on President Obama's mandate to "make sure that we are investing in what's required for long term growth."

Obama Appoints Openly-Gay Hochberg To Run Export-Import Bank

Politico | Posted 05.25.2011 | Politics

A source tells me Fred Hochberg, an openly gay former Clinton Administration official, will be named to head the Export-Import Bank. Hochberg, who wa...