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Small business policy readjustments may change what it means to be considered ‘small’

Small business policy readjustments may change what it means to be considered ‘small’

by Aidan Johnstone | Feb 6, 2024 | Business, Featured

WASHINGTON – The Small Business Administration (SBA) is adjusting standards that determine which businesses can access government contracts and benefits designated for small businesses. These policy changes may alter small businesses’ competition and access to...
Proposed banking rules criticized by Small Business Committee, ‘Shark Tank’ investor

Proposed banking rules criticized by Small Business Committee, ‘Shark Tank’ investor

by Aidan Johnstone | Jan 18, 2024 | Business, Featured

WASHINGTON – “Shark Tank” investor and venture capitalist Kevin O’Leary urged House members on Thursday to oppose a set of proposed bank regulations that he said would harm small businesses’ access to lending.  The set of regulations, titled Basel III, would...
Washington D.C. Favors A Statehood Pact With Puerto Rico

Washington D.C. Favors A Statehood Pact With Puerto Rico

by Diego Ramos Bechara | Mar 17, 2022 | Featured, Politics

It began with Missouri and Maine back in 1890.  It ended in 1959, when Democrats pressured Republican President Eisenhower to grant statehood to Alaska if he hoped to make Hawaii the 50th state.  For decades, states were added into the Union in pairs, the intent of...

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