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Tuesday, 27 September 2011 |
By Dave Levinthal for Politico
An alliance of business executives is posing a challenge to its corporate brethren: stop giving out anonymous cash.
The nonpartisan Committee on Economic Development wants companies to be upfront about their political activity, even though new laws have made it easier for them to do it under the radar. The group, made of about 200 executives, has also called on Congress to pass new disclosure laws.
"Over the last decade, it's fair to say that corporate America has not had the greatest reputation," Charles Kolb, president of the group said Monday afternoon at a rollout of its campaign campaign at the Washington Court Hotel. "Stick with what you do best. Stick to producing goods and services for this country." Read more...
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