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ASBL Critical Of Obama Plan For Small Businesses

The American Small Business League is warning that President - elect Barack Obama is preparing to make significant changes in federal contracting laws that will allow some of the nation's wealthiest investors to receive federal contracts earmarked for small businesses.The League says the new pro-venture capital policy could virtually repeal the Small Business Act for legitimate American small businesses by modifying the federal definition of a small business as "independently owned."

One Question Could Get Small Businesses Billions

Lloyd Chapman, President of the American Small Business League (ASBL) issued a statement saying that small businesses in America could be saved from bankruptcy if one mainstream journalist would ask the presidential candidates one question: "If you were elected President, would you allow Fortune 500 firms to continue to receive billions of dollars in federal small business contracts?"

American Small Business League Slams "Bailout Bill"

The Bush "bailout bill" has drawn some criticism from small business enthusiasts, namely the American Small Business League (ASBL) unsurprisingly. "Not only does this bill not contain any provisions that specifically help small business, it has provisions that could actually harm middle class firms. The language in Section 107 of the bill is totally inconsistent with the stated objectives of this legislation," says ASBL President Lloyd Chapman.

Big Businesses Can Now More Easily Pretend to be Small

It's amazing how often these stories keep popping up. Granted, the source is always the same - the American Small Business League (ASBL), and they clearly have an agenda. That agenda seems to be a pretty noble one as far as small business is concerned though, and if no one else is highlighting what is going on in the government with regards to small business contracts, we'll be all ears of what the ASBL has to say about it.

VCs Trying to Pay for Legislation?

The ever-watchful eye of the American Small Business League (ASBL) has issued a press release today spreading awareness of the latest happenings in Venture Capital firms dealing with small business-related government entities.

NSBA: IRS is Targeting Your Business

Is the IRS targeting your business? Yes, according to the National Small Business Association (NSBA). The NSBA wants to educate small business owners about proposals that congress and the IRS are promoting, and has provided a forum for them to learn as well as speak out on the matter.

SBA: Look at What We've Done

The American Small Business League (ASBL) continues its quest to prove that the U.S. Small Business Administration is doing all the things it shouldn't be - in particular, giving large corporations federal contracts that should be going to small businesses.

ASBL: SBA Will Start Damage Control

Recently, he American Small Business League (ASBL) won its fourth federal lawsuit against the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), and it is making sure that everyone knows about it. The ASBL is trying to call the SBA's moves before they make them, which should make it interesting to see if they happen as the ASBL paints them.

SBA Wanting to Bring Big Businesses to Small Business Contracts?

The SBA (U.S. Small Business Administration) has announced that they will be holding public meetings to review small business size standards.

ASBL Ready for Another Fight

The American Small Business League (ASBL) is making waves in the sea of small business contracts once again.Known for its persistent criticism of the Small Business Administration (SBA), the ASBL is calling out the House Committee on Small Business this time, and in particular Committee chairperson Nydia M. Velzquez.