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Tough Timing for Proposed Return of SBA's VC Program
August 9, 2005 --After freezing the Small Business Association's venture capital program in December due to poor performance, Congress is ... Read more
Don Manzullo
Recent Articles about Don Manzullo
Best Friends In D.C.: On the Hill
Entrepreneur-friendly members of Congress. Read more
What Does a Democratic Takeover of Congress Mean for Your Company?
Leading small-business experts say the shift in power could result in more scrutiny for the SBA and federal contracts, but also higher taxes and a minimum-wa... Read more
D.C. Contact List
They're busy folks, but here's where to find them. Read more
New Bills Propose Expansion of SBDCs
July 27, 2005 --Small Business Development Centers may have a chance to expand counseling and client services thanks to four bills recentl... Read more
House Votes to Reinstate Subsidy for SBA Loans
June 15, 2005 --The House approved a proposal to restore federal funding to the Small Business Administration's 7(a) loan guarantee progra... Read more
Feds Slow With Disaster Loans, Business Owners Say
Oct. 10, 2005 --Rae Anne Ryan credits the Small Business Administration with saving her travel agency after Sept. 11, 2001. Yet last week,... Read more
Congresswoman Calling for SBA Chief's Resignation
Dec. 15, 2005 --The ranking member of the House Small Business Committee is calling for the resignation of Small Business Administration c... Read more
Legislation Aims to Restore 'Buy American' Act
May 20, 2005 --New Homeland Security legislation, approved Wednesday by the House, promises to give U.S. industry an edge over foreign com... Read more
Pandora's Long Strange Trip
Online radio that's cool, addictive, free, and-just maybe-a lasting business. Read more
House Passes Overhaul of Estate Tax
Under the new bill, 99.5% of all estates would be exempt from what critics call the 'death tax.' Read more
Lawmakers to Ponder SBA Rule Change
July 19, 2005 --A controversial proposal to allow VC-owned biotechnology firms to compete for Small Business Administration grants is inch... Read more
Bill Pits Prisons Against Small Businesses
A measure passed by the House would allow businesses to compete for contracts once reserved for prison labor. Read more
SBA Nominee Faces Tough Questions on Capitol Hill
Steven Preston has been challenged over his lack of experience running a small business. Read more
Head of Small Business Administration Resigns
After nearly five years at the helm and facing criticism over Hurricane Katrina recovery, Hector Barreto will be replaced by Steven Preston, an executive at ... Read more
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