wot24

During the May 12, 2010, House Small Business Committee hearing, "Small Businesses and Broadband: An Engine for Economic Growth and Job Creation," Ranking Member Sam Graves (R-MO) questioned witnesses about the barriers they face when trying to do business with customers in rural America.

Question and Answer by Ranking Member Sam Graves (R-MO), on April 28, 2010 at the House Small Business Committee Hearing, "Evaluating the Impact of Small Business Trade Policy on Job Creation and Economic Growth.

On May 12, 2010 Rep. Sam Graves (R-MO) spoke on the House Floor on H.Res. 1284 - "Supporting the goals and ideals of National Learn to Fly Day"

Rep. Steve King (R-IA) Q/A With IRS Commissioner Douglas Shulman at the House Committee on Small Business hearing Entrepreneurs and Tax Day: How IRS Policies and Procedures Impact Small Businesses

Congressman Aaron Schock offers an amendment that ensures the technical skills of the unemployed are used to keep America competitive and talks ACLI with Chairman Bart Gordon

During the May 12, 2010, House Small Business Committee hearing on Small Businesses and Broadband: An Engine for Economic Growth and Job Creation. Mr. Evan Burfield, Chariman & CEO of Synteractive Corporation, testified.

In his testimony, Mr. Burfield stressed that It is critical for our our economy that every American, regardless of where they happen to live, should have access to cheap and reliable Broadband access.

During the May 12, 2010, House Small Business Committee hearing on Small Businesses and Broadband: An Engine for Economic Growth and Job Creation. Mr. Greg Whisenant Founder of CrimeReports, testified.

The hearing will examine how the federal government contracts with small businesses for goods and services.

Entrepreneurs and Tax Day: How IRS Policies and Procedures Impact Small Businesses
The hearing will examine the Internal Revenue Services (IRS) policies towards non-compliant taxpayers, client services, and the administration of recent tax policies assisting small businesses

Opening Statement by Chairwoman Velazquez

On July 22, 2010, Richard D. Stehly, President, American Concrete Institute, and Principal, American Engineering Testing, Inc., testified. In his testimony, he stated the different ways that Fly ash can contribute to a more sustainable, environmentally responsible infrastructure.

On May 26, 2010 Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer delivered his opening statement at the House Small Business Committee hearing "Heroes of Small Business." In his statement Rep. Luetkemeyer discusses how the government needs to allow small businesses to flourish.

Oversight of the Small Business Administration and its Programs

The safe use of coal combustion products is good for our environment.

Ranking Member Sam Graves (R-MO) opening statement at the Small Business Committee hearing "Tax Initiatives that Promote Small Business Growth". The House Committee on Small Business held a hearing on May 5, 2010, to examine how targeted tax provisions for small firms can help spur economic recovery and encourage small business growth.

In his opening statement Ranking Member Graves expressed concern about the looming tax increases faced by small businesses.

During the May 12, 2010, House Small Business Committee hearing on Small Businesses and Broadband: An Engine for Economic Growth and Job Creation. Ms. Lindsay Dofelmier, Co-Owner of Urban Agent Team LLC, testified.

In her testimony, Ms. Dofelmier stressed that in order to restore the country's economy that it is vital that all small business have access to reliable broadband.

On April 21, 2010 Rep. Todd Akin (R-MO) and Rep. Louie Gohmert (R-TX) discussed jobs and regulatory reform on the House floor.

On July 22, 2010, Rep. Glenn Thompson (R-PA) questioned EPA witness, Lisa Feldt. Rep. Thompson asked if the EPA studies had also involved looking at cap and trade and other events that would push up the cost of fossil fuels. Rep. Thompson brought up that his homestate PA gets 60 percent of their energy from coal.

Testimony
Mr. Roger Johnson
President
National Farmers Union

During the May 5, 2010, House Small Business Committee hearing on "Tax Initiatives and Small Business Growth," Mr. Christopher J. Green discussed the impact of this recession on the design and construction industry