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Internet Advertising Avoids Government Regulation

The United States House Small Business Committee held a hearing yesterday to discuss possible government regulation for Internet advertising. Such regulation has been opposed, but according to this article, Congressman Charlie Gonzalez suggested that it may be needed at a later date. Google was the main focus of the hearing, specifically their recent advertising deal with Yahoo, that led to getting the wheels turning in the government mind that maybe some action needed to be taken.

Legislation to Ease the Loan Process for Small Business Owners

It has been more expensive and difficult for owners of small businesses to obtain loans lately. The Federal Reserve acknowledges this, and of course so does Senator John Kerry.Kerry, in his continuous efforts to call attention to Bush Administration failures, is now calling for legislation to temporarily reduce fees for borrowers and lenders.A statement from Kerry's camp notes that entrepreneurs are being "squeezed" as a result of the mortgage-lending crisis.

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.

Study: Small Business Looks Strong for the Next Decade

Financial software provider Intuit, makers of QuickBooks, Quicken, and TurboTax, are saying that the future looks strong for small businesses in the U.S. after meeting with members of congress and industry experts.Intuit has been conducting a study for over a year, which found that "barriers to starting a small business will shatter and their success rates will improve over the next decade".

Small Businesses in Danger in 2009?

President Bush’s budget proposal has raised a lot of hype (and not necessarily good hype) from the United States House Small Business Committee. The Committee believes the proposal neglects small businesses throughout the U.S.