Congress: Page 5
With Shutdown and Shootout, Washington D.C. Businesses Report Significant Losses
In Day 4 of the federal government shutdown, many D.C.-area businesses are struggling to cope with reduced sales.
Obama Says Shutdown Is Hurting Small Businesses
Today, the president traveled to M. Luis Construction in Rockville, Md., to deliver his latest in a series of strongly-worded attacks against House Republicans regarding the government shutdown.
Government Shutdown: What You Need to Know
Confused about the government shutdown? Here's a look at which agencies are affected and what you can expect from Congress in the days and weeks to come.
Government Shutdown Would Close Pipelines of Credit to Main Street Businesses
As Republicans and Democrats draw battle lines in the sand, small businesses seeking capital may be left in the cold.
10 Stories From the Web to Know About This Week
Jay Z bails on the Nets, parsing the weird productivity tips of historical figures, Twitter and GoDaddy get together, online merchants ditch credit-card processing, tips for delivering a knockout speech. This week's notable news and tantalizing tidbits for entrepreneurs.
As Startup Visa Bill Languishes, Entrepreneurs Leave the U.S.
Innovators drawn to the U.S. for education and research don't have time to wait for legislative action that would help them stay.
SBA Gets a Temporary Chief
Jeanne Hulit, the Small Business Administration's associate administrator in the Office of Capital Access, will take over as interim head of the agency when Karen Mills departs at end of the month.
Top 3 Candidates to Lead the U.S. Small Business Administration
Karen Mills announced last week that she will be leaving her post at the helm of the SBA. Here's a look at potential candidates to replace her.
U.S. Federal Spending at Small Businesses Misses Mark. Again.
The Small Business Administration releases its scorecard measuring federal procurement in fiscal year 2012.
Still Waiting for Obama's SBA Chief Nominee
The White House has yet to select a replacement for Karen Mills, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Entrepreneurs, Politicians Join in a Virtual March on Washington for Immigration Reform
A group of lawmakers and innovators press Congress to pass an immigration overhaul.
Why Internet Sales Tax is Bad Public Policy (Opinion)
The Marketplace Fairness Act, expected to pass in the Senate on May 6, requires online retailers to charge shoppers their state's sales tax. Is the law a poor political move?
The Internet Sales-Tax Showdown and Your Bottom Line
The Senate is expected to vote on the Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013 this week. If passed, online retailers would have to collect sales tax in all states, even if they don't have a physical footprint in the state.
What 'Gang of Eight' Immigration Reform Would Mean for Entrepreneurs
A bipartisan group of Senators has established a blueprint to overhaul the immigration system.
Obama's Budget: What's In It for Entrepreneurs
The White House released its fiscal year 2014 budget proposal today. Here's a look at what's in it for small-business owners and entrepreneurs.