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Business Groups Say Immigration Reform "Not Going Away"

By Angus Loten |  Jun 29, 2007

Following the collapse of a reform bill on Capitol Hill, advocates are now pushing for incremental changes.  Read story

Congress Extends Internet Tax Ban

By Angus Loten |  Oct 30, 2007

Small-business groups say the move will boost investment and innovation online.  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

Business Owners Expected to Vote in Record Numbers

By Angus Loten |  Nov 3, 2006

Tax cuts, health-care costs, and energy prices -- not Iraq -- top the list of concerns among the nation's entrepreneurs.  Read story

Minimum-Wage Increase: A Blow to Small Businesses?

By Angus Loten |  Jan 10, 2007

While critics say the House bill will hurt business owners, many companies are already paying higher wages.  Read story

Business Groups Mixed on Bailout

By Michael Gadd |  Sep 25, 2008

The $700 billion plan to rescue Wall Street has smaller firms worried about footing the bill.  Read story

Best Friends In D.C.: Power Brokers Activists

By Clay Risen |  Feb 1, 2006

Operatives and advocates with serious clout.  Read story

Washington Insiders React to Preston's Hearing

By Angus Loten |  Jun 23, 2006

President Bush's pick to lead the Small Business Administration received generally positive reviews.  Read story

Tech Spending Top Small Business Concern

By Darren Dahl |  Apr 28, 2005

April 28, 2005 --A new survey of the nation's small business owners says that today's entrepreneurs are actively planning to boost their t...  Read story

West Best for Taxes

By Alexandra Zendrian |  Apr 10, 2008

Entrepreneurs continue to struggle with capital gains taxes, an advocacy group reports.  Read story

President-Elect Obama: What Will Change Really Mean?

By Angus Loten |  Nov 5, 2008

Touting a message of change throughout a marathon campaign, Barack Obama was elected the 44th president of the United States on Tuesday in a decisive and his...  Read story

Washington Insiders Express Criticism, Cautious Optimism Over SBA Nominee

By Angus Loten |  Apr 26, 2006

Some inside the Beltway complain that Steven Preston has spent his career at large, public companies, not small businesses.  Read story

Washington Insiders Express Criticism, Cautious Optimism Over SBA Nominee

By Angus Loten |  Apr 26, 2006

Some inside the Beltway complain that Steven Preston has spent his career at large, public companies, not small businesses.  Read story

Business Groups Attack Energy Bill

By Angus Loten |  Dec 3, 2007

A House move to raise oil industry taxes will result in higher energy prices for small-business owners, opponents say.  Read story

Business Groups Attack Energy Bill

By Angus Loten |  Dec 7, 2007

A House move to raise oil industry taxes will result in higher energy prices for small-business owners, opponents say.  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

California Health Committee to Vote on New Health-Care Bill

By Alexandra Zendrian |  Jan 28, 2008

National Small Business Advocacy Group Urges Defeat of the Costly Bill, Citing Increased Fees to Small Businesses  Read story

Mail

By Inc Staff |  Apr 1, 2006

Learning to Enjoy the Small Things The stories of Jay Goltz and the other entrepreneurs who chose to "be great instead of big" hit close to home...  Read story

Which States are Best for Entrepreneurs?

By Leslie Taylor |  Nov 10, 2006

South Dakota and Nevada top new rankings by the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council.  Read story

Small-Business Groups Hail Executive Order on Eminent Domain

By Angus Loten |  Jun 27, 2006

President Bush instructed federal agencies to limit the seizure of private homes and businesses.  Read story

California Health Committee to Vote on New Health-Care Bill

By Alexandra Zendrian |  Jan 28, 2008

National Small Business Advocacy Group Urges Defeat of the Costly Bill, Citing Increased Fees to Small Businesses  Read story

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