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U.S. Congress


Senate Votes to Include $30 Billion Lending Fund in Small Business Aid Package

The controversial amendment is now part of a bill that could go before the Senate next week.

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Financial Reform and You

Small business appears a few times in the bill making its way through Congress, but could feel the biggest impact where it's not mentioned.

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Small Businesses Fight Offshore Tax Havens

Multinational companies use tax havens to avoid $37 billion in taxes -- money that could be spent on a small business lending fund.

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What Health Care Reform Means for Your Business

The House of Representatives has passed a sweeping health care bill. Here's what it means for you.

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