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In Case You Missed It: H.R. 3614 Passes and Extends SBIR and other SBA Programs to Small Businesses

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Today Ranking Member Sam Graves (R-MO) of the House Small Business Committee spoke on the Floor in support of H.R. 3614.  The bill will extend all of the Small Business Administration (SBA) programs currently scheduled to expire on September 30, 2009 through October 31, 2009.  Included in the extension is a correction to the America’s Recovery Capital (ARC) loan program giving small…

Opening Statement for Hearing on: The Impact of Financial Regulatory Restructuring on Small Business and Community Lenders

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Opening Statement for Hearing on The Impact of Financial Regulatory Restructuring on Small Business and Community Lenders Sam Graves Ranking Member Committee on Small Business United States House of Representatives Washington, DC  September 23, 2009 I would like to thank the Chairwoman for holding this important hearing on the debate that will occur about restructuring…

Small Biz Straight Talk

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News from Ranking Member Sam Graves and Committee Republicans: (Please send any member media activity to angela.landers@mail.house.gov) Rep. Vern Buchanan held a town-hall meeting to discuss health care, jobs and the economy. Rep. Aaron Schock appeared on Fox Business to discuss the Senate Finance Committee health care legislation.   Must-Reads from the Week: …

“The Role of Automobile Dealerships in Rural Economies.”

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Hearing: “Role of Automobile Dealerships in Rural Economies” WASHINGTON- The House Committee on Small Business, Subcommittee on Rural Development, Entrepreneurship and Trade, will hold a hearing entitled, “Role of Automobile Dealerships in Rural Economies,” on Wednesday, September 16, 2009 at 10:00 am in Room 2360 of the Rayburn House Office Building.  The hearing will focus on the…

“Role of Automobile Dealerships in Rural Economies”

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*** COMMITTEE HEARING *** Hearing: “Role of Automobile Dealerships in Rural Economies” WASHINGTON- The House Committee on Small Business, Subcommittee on Rural Development, Entrepreneurship and Trade, will hold a hearing entitled, “Role of Automobile Dealerships in Rural Economies,” on Wednesday, September 16, 2009 at 10:00 am in Room 2360 of the Rayburn House Office Building.  The…

Opening Statement "Economic Impact of Auto Dealer Closings on Rural Communities"

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Opening Statement Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer Ranking Member Subcommittee on Rural Development, Entrepreneurship, and Trade House Committee on Small Business Hearing: Economic Impact of Auto Dealer Closings on Rural Communities September 16, 2009    Good morning. Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for holding this hearing to examine the impact of the auto dealer closings on rural communities. …

Small Biz Straight Talk

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News from Ranking Member Sam Graves and Committee Republicans: (Please send any member media activity to angela.landers@mail.house.gov) Ranking Member Sam Graves was interviewed on AgriTalk  to discuss this week’s committee hearing on H1N1.  Listen here. Ranking Member Sam Graves Federal Notes: Legislators express views on Obama's health-care speech Rep. Louie…

“The Challenges of the 2009-H1N1 Influenza and its Potential Impact on Small Businesses and Healthcare Providers.”

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Tags: Health

Hearing: “The Challenges of the 2009-H1N1 Influenza and its Potential Impact on Small Businesses and Healthcare Providers” WASHINGTON- The House Committee on Small Business will hold a hearing entitled, “The Challenges of the 2009-H1N1 Influenza and its Potential Impact on Small Businesses and Healthcare Providers,” on Wednesday, September 9, 2009 at 1:00pm in Room 2360 of the Rayburn…

In Case You Missed It: “Death of Small Business in America”

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Tags: Health, Energy

Yesterday, Fox News’ Glenn Beck held a small business roundtable with small business owners from all over the country. They discussed how President Obama and Speaker Pelosi’s health care reform legislation and the cap and trade tax would devastate small business owners and lead to further job losses. View Clip Here.