Washington, D.C., Nov 3, 2009 -

The House Committee on Small Business will hold a hearing entitled "Small Businesses and the Estate Tax: Identifying Reforms to Meet the Needs of Small Firms and Family Farmers." The hearing will take place on Wednesday, November 4, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. in Room 2360 Rayburn House Office Building.  The Committee will evaluate ways to improve current laws to ensure that small firms can continue to grow for future generations.  Witnesses will testify on issues surrounding the estate tax and their impact on family farms and small businesses.

WHAT:       “Small Businesses and the Estate Tax: Identifying  Reforms to Meet the Needs of Small Firms and Family Farmers”

WHEN:       Wednesday, November 4, 2009
                     1:00 pm

WHERE:    2360 Rayburn House Office Building

Witness List—for planning purposes only:

Mr. Christy Spoa Sr.
President
Ellwood City Save-A-Lot
Ellwood City, PA
On behalf of Food Marketing Institute

Ms. Meredith Mayes
Digital Solutions Manager
ColorCraft of Virginia
Sterling, VA
On behalf of Printing Industries Association

Mr. Arthur Uhl, Esq.
Uhl, Fitzsimons & Jewett, PLLC
San Antonio, Texas
On behalf of National Cattlemen’s Beef Association

Ms. Terry Neese
Distinguished Scholar
National Center for Policy Analysis
Dallas, Texas