Mary Landrieu


Landrieu to Head Small Business Committee

The Louisiana senator says small businesses are key to the nation's economic recovery.  Read story

International Trade Could Boost Small Business

Bill could create jobs and stimulate the domestic economy through increased international export.  Read story

New Bill Offers Financial Help to Reservists, Employers

March 25, 2005 --Some long-overdue financial help for employees who are activated for Guard and Reserve duty, and the companies that emplo...  Read story

Loan Deadline Extended for Gulf Coast Businesses

Facing pressure from lawmakers, the SBA will give an extra month to businesses hit by last year's hurricanes.  Read story

Controversial Health-Care Bill Dies in Senate

Democrats blocked legislation that would have allowed association health plans.  Read story

Microsoft Offers Licenses to Katrina Victims

Microsoft is providing free licenses for software purchased by Gulf Coast small businesses recovering from Hurricane Katrina, the company announced this w...  Read story

Women Lawmakers Want Contracting Plan Scrapped

A group of women Senators says a rule meant to boost federal contracting for women is too little, too late.  Read story

Senate Offers Aid to Gulf Coast Businesses

September 19, 2005 --Hoping to jumpstart the regional economy, the U.S. Senate on Thursday passed a package of emergency federal aid for s...  Read story

Congress Closes Session with Flurry of Small-Business Bills

Lawmakers passed legislation on disaster loans, health care, and energy before their summer recess.  Read story

SBA Nominee Faces Tough Questions on Capitol Hill

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

Gulf Coast Businesses Slow to Claim Loans

Less than half of the businesses approved for post-Katrina loans have cashed in so far.  Read story

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