The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, one of the top-spending lobbying groups, sent an open letter to President Joe Biden and all Congressmembers, urging them to consider Republican proposals and not let his $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan get approved through a simple partisan majority. “The fastest, most effective way to provide immediate relief to American families and workers who are still reeling from the pandemic is through a strong, bipartisan compromise,” U.S. Chamber of Commerce Executive Vice President and Chief Policy Officer Neil Bradley said in a statement. The open letter (pdf) was sent in Bradley’s name. “If the majority insists on pushing through legislation using reconciliation, then they risk future success on long-overdue priorities including infrastructure, immigration reform, and climate change.” Bradley also pointed out that raising the minimum wage should not be included in the rescue plan. He suggested that the policy approach should be “timely, targeted, and temporary.” …