Quote Originally Posted by WingedWolfPsion View Post
Their opinion is highly respected, though.
Not really. They represent American business interests and they weren't even invited to the President jobs summit. They have been a vocal opponent of many of the moves being made with health care on the hill, so they have been shut out by the Dems.

When Republicans are in power, the chamber is influential. Unfortunately, that's not the case in todays political climate.

-adam