But the debate continues about the details of that plan, each of which could affect billions of dollars in telephone and television service.
The many bills that the State Legislature is considering could also affect billions of dollars in health care commerce.
No one disputes that the political battle affects billions of dollars of sales.
The decision will affect billions of dollars in military spending and thousands of jobs in the helicopter industry.
By international currency standards that is a huge change, affecting hundreds of billions of dollars in trade, investment and currency.
A flying wedge of wire-service reporters trails his every move, seeking the stray comment that could affect billions in transactions.
The administration has important political allies on each side of the dispute - which affects billions of dollars a year.
How they fare could affect billions of dollars in military spending in the coming years.
Billions at Stake For business, the changes would affect billions of dollars in investment, presenting both enormous opportunities and risk.
Since 1999, Stand has claimed over 100 state and local victories, affecting billions of dollars in public funding and the lives of nearly 4 million children.