Rarely has an issue unified business like the Employee Free Choice Act, which could cause a boom in unionizing workplaces. In March, Arlen Specter seemed to kill the bill by switching his vote.
Where the action is: Now compromise is afoot, supported by Costco and Starbucks and led by Mark Pryor in the Senate. Democratic centrists will call the shots.
They are not your friends, but you can still make your case. To help navigate this tricky terrain, we offer a business leader's guide to the new Capitol Hill. More