In these difficult economic times, our government needs to take every step to make sure small businesses can thrive. These employers have created seven out of every ten jobs in recent decades, and with unemployment still hovering around ten percent, it is clear that small businesses will play a critical role in stabilizing our economy.
However, instead of encouraging job creation… Read more »
Friends:
As you are all aware, the controversial health care reform legislation passed the House last Sunday, March 21st, and was signed into law by President Barack Obama on Tuesday, March 23rd.
Needless to say, I am disappointed that Majority leaders chose to push an unprecedented overhaul of our health care system through Congress on a purely partisan vote. The will of the… Read more »
On March 22, 2010, Ranking Member Sam Graves appeared as a radio guest on the show "Build Your Business" During the show, Ranking Member Graves discusses how the unstable policies of Washington have caused small businesses economic uncertainty and why small businesses deserve a commitment to economic growth and job creation. Click here to listen to the show.
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The House Committee on Small Business will hold a hearing entitled, “Small Business Participation in the Federal Procurement Marketplace” on Wednesday, March 24, 2010 in Room 2360 of the Rayburn House Office Building.
The hearing will examine the role small businesses play in the government contracting process.
WHAT: “Small Business Participation in the Federal Procurement… Read more »
Friends:
This weekend, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi intends to force passage of her government takeover of health care, despite the fact that the American people have expressed widespread opposition to the legislation and process.
Earlier this week, I joined more than 120 of my Republican colleagues in speaking out against the Majority’s health care bill on the House floor. House Small… Read more »
The House Committee on Small Business will hold a hearing entitled, “Business Incubators and Their Role in Job Creation” on Wednesday, March 17, 2010 in Room 2360 of the Rayburn House Office Building.
The hearing will examine the impact that business incubators have on fostering entrepreneurship and job creation across the United States. The hearing will also explore the relationship… Read more »
Friends:
Upon receiving the latest unemployment data for February, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said, “Today is a big day in America. Only 36,000 people lost their jobs today, which is good.” Now, I don’t know about you, but I believe that 36,000 people losing their jobs last month is unacceptable, plain and simple.
Americans are dealing with the toughest economy in decades, and… Read more »
Friends:
This week in Washington, the Administration and Majority leaders renewed their push for a job-killing government takeover of health care. The President has indicated that he wants Congress to pass a bill by March 18th, despite the fact that the American people have rallied against the legislation.
As currently structured, the health care reform plan would place a severe strain… Read more »
The House Committee on Small Business will hold a markup on the Committee’s Views and Estimates of the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Budget for Fiscal Year 2011. The markup will take place on Thursday, March 4, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. in Room 2360 Rayburn House Office Building.
WHAT: Markup of the Committee’s Views and Estimates of the Small
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News from Ranking Member Sam Graves and Committee Republicans:
(Please send any member media activity to Kelly.Hoffman@mail.house.gov)
• Ranking Member Sam Graves (R-MO) in the American Chronicle “GOP rebuffs details of Obama health plan”
• Rep. Steve King (R-IA) op-ed “True economic stimulus can be achieved with FairTax”
• Rep. Louie Gohmert (R-TX) spoke on the House floor about small… Read more »
