Congress Leaves Key Economic Priorities Unfinished Heading into 2024
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Congress left many business priorities undone in 2023 like energy permitting reform, cannabis banking, reining in pharmacy benefit managers, and data privacy legislation.
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There was bipartisan momentum on some issues like taxes and crypto regulation, but election year politics make progress uncertain.
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Infrastructure like roads and bridges received funding, but permitting delays still slow projects.
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Banking regulation saw some progress after Silicon Valley Bank's failure, but wider action is still needed.
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CEOs cite burdensome regulations and an improved tax system as top 2024 priorities for economic growth.