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Small Business Owners Take to Washington to Fight Swipe Fees

The debate over "interchange fees" or "swipe fees" as they are commonly called has been ongoing in Washington ever since the passing of the Financial Reform Bill.

Congress' Debate of "Interchange Fees" Heats Up

There is a reason why some small retailers offer incentives for paying in cash.  For instance,  a local restaurant might give a customer a free drink with a cash payment in order to avoid "Interchange Fees."  These fees are at the center of an intensifying debate this week in Washington.

House Approves Tax Relief Bill For Small Businesses

The House of Representatives has approved the "Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2010, by 247-170. The legislation is aimed at providing tax cuts for small businesses to help them grow and create jobs. The bill is companion legislation to the "Small Business Jobs and Credit Act," which seeks to improve lending for small businesses.

NASE, NFIB, And NSBA Join Forces Over Healthcare

On any given day, we're likely to see something from the National Association for the Self-Employed, the National Federation of Independent Business, or the National Small Business Association.  Now, however, all three organizations have contributed to a single letter, which goes to show how critical they view the issue of healthcare to be.

NASE Talks To Congress About Healthcare Costs

Small business owners who become scared whenever they develop a cough have the National Association of the Self-Employed on their side.  The NASE has asked Congress to think about the healthcare costs micro-businesses can encounter.

NSBA Asks Congress To Remember Small Businesses

Well, we're officially a ways into the new year, and the National Small Business Association is trying to make sure that it is indeed a happy one.  This group has asked lawmakers to keep small businesses in mind if they try to address the recession by passing any more economic stimulus bills.

NRF Representative Talks To Congress

If you're concerned that lawmakers aren't aware of small business owners' problems, here's a comforting fact: National Retail Federation Vice President and Tax Counsel Rachelle Bernstein spoke to the House Small Business Committee yesterday.

Small Business Gets An Extra $100M

John Kerry's Small Business & Entrepreneurship committee wrangled over $100 million more on top of prior requests from the federal budget to support more small business initiatives.

Federal Stimulus Plan Proposes Help

A plan passed by Congress will have an impact, likely a positive one, on small businesses.

Congress May Help Businesses With Regulatory Review

Regulations that may impact small businesses could receive additional review by federal agencies under a revision being considered by Congress.