Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Maryland Chamber Opposes DISCLOSE Act
The Maryland Chamber of Commerce signed on to a multi-industry letter opposing HR 5175, the “DISCLOSE Act.”
This legislation would place onerous restrictions on corporate free speech. The bill would impact businesses, trade associations, chambers of commerce, while ignoring organized labor’s immense political influence.
“With an overwhelming—and unconstitutional—emphasis on limiting the speech of for-profit corporations and the associations that represent them, the DISCLOSE Act discriminates against America’s job creators, prohibiting them from expressing political views,” U.S. Chamber President and CEO Thomas Donohue said.
You can view a copy of the letter here.
More Information:
- U.S. Chamber’s Donohue: DISCLOSE Act Muzzles Business
- National Association of Manufacturers: Manufacturers Urge House to Oppose DISCLOSE Act
- Take Action: Urge Your Elected Officials to Oppose DISCLOSE Act
