Ohio Society of CPAs Foolish Enough to Think That Congress and the President Will Heed Their Call for Bipartisanship

Posted on by Caleb Newquist

It's not just Ohio CPAs, mind you. NosireeBOB. It's primarily Chambers of Commerce from around the country but also the Asian American Hotel Owners Association, the National Beer Wholesalers Association, the Snack Food Association, Turfgrass Producers International, and a host of others asking "Congress and the president to immediately enact legislation that averts America’s impending fiscal cliff." Christ guys, if it wasn't an election year with the worst Congress ever, it might be worth the effort. Congress is awful. Your letter is hollow. Let's just ride off this thing like Thelma and Louise. 

[U.S. Chamber of Commerce via The Hill]

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