Category Archives: economy

CEO Group: It’s Time to Shift Focus of Business Tax Policy

Posted on April 21, 2013 by Steve Odland

Posted below is an excellent article by John McKinnon that was published in the Wall Street Journal 4/15/13. By John D. McKinnon A group of big-business CEOs is rolling out some ideas that could shape the coming debate on overhauling … Continue reading →

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Economy Depressed By Lack Of Business Confidence

Posted on April 7, 2013 by Steve Odland

http://www.foxbusiness.com/on-air/cavuto/index.html#http://video.foxnews.com/v/2278069970001/business-lacking-confidence-in-government-policies/?playlist_id=87065 Businesses are beseiged by new regulations, rising taxes, costly mandates from the new healthcare regulations, etc.  And so, they are not adding jobs.  The percentage of Americans working is at its lowest point since 1979 despite the unemployment figures. … Continue reading →

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Cyprus Situation is Threatening to U.S.

Posted on March 31, 2013 by Steve Odland

http://www.foxbusiness.com/on-air/cavuto/index.html#http://video.foxnews.com/v/2255649962001/italy-more-of-a-concern-for-europe-than-cyprus/?playlist_id=87065 The situation in Cyprus is worrisome.  It’s not just threatening to Cypriots, or Europeans.     When governments start seizing assets to pay down the debt it is a threat to everyone.  Europeans are saying this is a new … Continue reading →

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It’s Time to Act to Save Our Economy

Posted on March 3, 2013 by Steve Odland

Odland and Minarik: It’s Time to Act to Save Our Economy Fundamental changes and sound long-term policies are needed soon By Steve Odland and Joe Minarik Printed in Roll Call, Feb. 27, 2013, 7:17 p.m.   Our elected leaders are … Continue reading →

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Government Policy Holding Back Hiring

Posted on February 17, 2013 by Steve Odland

  http://video.foxbusiness.com/v/2161028856001/ See Steve Odland’s latest interview from 2/12/13 on Cavuto.  He argues that government fiscal policies are causing businesses to hold back on investments and job creation in the U.S. – Steve Odland  

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We Must Cut Spending!

Posted on January 6, 2013 by Steve Odland

http://www.foxbusiness.com/on-air/cavuto/index.html#/v/2071492689001/can-dc-still-tackle-spending-cuts/?playlist_id=87065   See Steve Odland’s appearance on Neil Cavuto 1/3/13 arguing that we need to cut spending. – Steve Odland

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Fiscal Reform Is Necessary

Posted on November 11, 2012 by Steve Odland

http://www.foxbusiness.com/on-air/cavuto/index.html#/v/1954628590001/former-office-depot-ceo-americans-need-reform-to-happen/?playlist_id=87065 In this appearance on Neil Cavuto on 11/7/12, I argue that fiscal reform is necessary.  We need to cut the deficit by reducing government spending and raising more revenue.  But I argue that this cannot happen through tax rate … Continue reading →

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Odland Appearance on The Kudlow Report

Posted on October 27, 2012 by Steve Odland

http://video.cnbc.com/gallery/?video=3000125085&play=1 I appeared on CNBC’s The Kudlow Report on October 25, 2012 to discuss the deficit, government debt and the looming fiscal cliff.  We need to cut government spending and reform the tax code to reduce deductions, flatten rates, and … Continue reading →

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America’s Declining Economic Freedom

Posted on October 4, 2012 by Steve Odland

http://www.foxbusiness.com/on-air/cavuto/index.html#/v/1850128347001/americas-declining-econ   America’s Declining Economic Freedom Former Office Depot CEO Steve Odland on a ranking of countries based on economic freedom on which the U.S. has fallen to 18th.  

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Fox Business Appearance Regarding Romney’s Business Experience

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Steve Odland

  http://www.foxbusiness.com/on-air/cavuto/index.html#/v/1809233108001/former-office-depot-ceo-on-romneys-business-background/?playlist_id=87065   I appeared on Neil Cavuto’s show on August 27, 2012 to discuss Mitt Romney’s business experience.  Click on the link above to view. – Steve Odland

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