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Tough Timing for Proposed Return of SBA's VC Program

By Kasey Wehrum |  Aug 9, 2005

August 9, 2005 --After freezing the Small Business Association's venture capital program in December due to poor performance, Congress is ...  Read story

Best Friends In D.C.: On the Hill

By Clay Risen |  Feb 1, 2006

Entrepreneur-friendly members of Congress.  Read story

What Does a Democratic Takeover of Congress Mean for Your Company?

By Angus Loten |  Nov 8, 2006

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 story

D.C. Contact List

By Clay Risen |  Feb 1, 2006

They're busy folks, but here's where to find them.  Read story

New Bills Propose Expansion of SBDCs

By Mina Azodi |  Jul 27, 2005

July 27, 2005 --Small Business Development Centers may have a chance to expand counseling and client services thanks to four bills recentl...  Read story

House Votes to Reinstate Subsidy for SBA Loans

By Max Chafkin |  Jun 15, 2005

June 15, 2005 --The House approved a proposal to restore federal funding to the Small Business Administration's 7(a) loan guarantee progra...  Read story

Feds Slow With Disaster Loans, Business Owners Say

By Angus Loten |  Oct 10, 2005

Oct. 10, 2005 --Rae Anne Ryan credits the Small Business Administration with saving her travel agency after Sept. 11, 2001. Yet last week,...  Read story

Congresswoman Calling for SBA Chief's Resignation

By Angus Loten |  Dec 15, 2005

Dec. 15, 2005 --The ranking member of the House Small Business Committee is calling for the resignation of Small Business Administration c...  Read story

Legislation Aims to Restore 'Buy American' Act

By Max Chafkin |  May 20, 2005

May 20, 2005 --New Homeland Security legislation, approved Wednesday by the House, promises to give U.S. industry an edge over foreign com...  Read story

Pandora's Long Strange Trip

By Stephanie Clifford |  Oct 1, 2007

Online radio that's cool, addictive, free, and-just maybe-a lasting business.  Read story

House Passes Overhaul of Estate Tax

By Angus Loten |  Jun 23, 2006

Under the new bill, 99.5% of all estates would be exempt from what critics call the 'death tax.'  Read story

Lawmakers to Ponder SBA Rule Change

By Max Chafkin |  Jul 19, 2005

July 19, 2005 --A controversial proposal to allow VC-owned biotechnology firms to compete for Small Business Administration grants is inch...  Read story

Bill Pits Prisons Against Small Businesses

By Angus Loten |  Sep 15, 2006

A measure passed by the House would allow businesses to compete for contracts once reserved for prison labor.  Read story

SBA Nominee Faces Tough Questions on Capitol Hill

By Angus Loten |  Jun 20, 2006

Steven Preston has been challenged over his lack of experience running a small business.  Read story

Head of Small Business Administration Resigns

By Angus Loten |  Apr 25, 2006

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 story

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