BizLine News Blog
“Sue and Settle” Undermines Transparency and Small Business Participation in Reg Process
by Savannah Bentley- The U.S. Chamber of Commerce released a report on May 20, 2013 entitled “Sue and Settle: Regulating Behind Closed Doors,” which exposes a trend in government agencies settling lawsuits with private outside groups that end up impacting policy without allowing participation from adversely affected parties. As the report explains, “the agency intentionally [...]
New Caucus Will Focus on Dialog and Action to Help Small Businesses
U.S. Representatives Scott Tipton (R-CO) and Chellie Pingree (D-ME) officially launched the formation of the Congressional Small Business Caucus at a Capitol Hill reception on May 20. According to a media release about the purpose of the caucus, it will be dedicated to “open dialogue on the issues that most impact small businesses.” At the [...]
An Approval on LNG Exports: More Needed
by Raymond J. Keating- The U.S. Department of Energy just took a long overdue step forward on U.S. natural gas exports. The DOE must approve export licenses to sell liquefied natural gas (LNG) to nations with which the U.S. does not have free trade agreements. On May 17, the DOE granted such approval to Freeport [...]
SBE Council Press Releases
• May 02, 2013 - New Study Underscores Benefits of Natural Gas Production and Exports for Small Business and Jobs
• April 17, 2013 - “Business Tax Index 2013” Ranks State Tax Systems for Small Business and Entrepreneurship
• April 05, 2013 - No Reason to Celebrate on One Year Anniversary of JOBS Act: Capital Access Opportunities for Entrepreneurs Stuck at SEC
• April 04, 2013 - ONLINE + OFFLINE ACCELERATOR, CROWDFUNDx, LAUNCHES TO CONNECT STARTUPS WORLDWIDE WITH INVESTORS, BUSINESS LEADERS AND CAPITAL
