and target close elections in both the House and Senate. Our Institute for Legal Reform will educate citizens on critical issues in important state attorney general and Supreme Court races. While the Chamber does not endorse presidential candidates, we will actively advance pro-prosperity solutions in this critical election. In June, for example, our Institute for 21st Century Energy will present an unprecedented and innovative national energy plan to all candidates for president and Congress. The Chamber has long The Chamber has long believed that Washington does not create jobs—the believed that Washington economy does. Washington does not create jobs—the doesn’t give raises— economy does. Washington employers do. In 2008, it’s does not give raises— time for Washington to stop making life more employers do. difficult for employers and employees and give them the freedom and flexibility to compete, grow, and succeed.
Passing Principled Proposals to Expand Growth, Opportunity, and Jobs The Chamber hopes that 2008 can be a productive year legislatively and in the regulatory agencies. We will work for success in the following areas: • Education and the Workforce—We must strengthen and reauthorize the No Child Left Behind Act as well as the Workforce Investment Act and the Higher Education Act. These measures are critical for creating a successful and effective workforce and for empowering current and future workers. 9