FEI commits to work with Obama and Congress.

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Following the 2008 presidential and Congressional elections, Financial Executives International President and CEO James J. Abel told members in FEI Express newsletter that FEI is committed to working with the new administration and Congress toward economic revitalization.

In a statement released Nov. 5, FEI congratulated President-elect Barack Obama and Vice President-elect Joseph Biden on their election.

We commend the new administration and newly elected members of the 111th Congress on their enthusiasm to serve the American people during this time in which our Nation faces many great challenges. With the difficult conditions currently facing our markets and economy, we feel it is critical for the new administration and Congress to work closely with the financial community to develop policies which promote consumer and market confidence, increased capital investment, economic growth and stability, and job creation.

The statement went on to say...