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Statement of Ranking Member Nydia Velzquez before Committee hearing entitled: Small Business Tax Reform: Growth Through Simplicity

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STATEMENT of the Honorable Nydia Velazquez, Ranking Member House Committee on Small Business “Small Business Tax Reform: Growth Through Simplicity” Wednesday, April 10, 2013 The American marketplace is perpetually evolving.  But while its vibrant nature has spurred growth and innovation, it has also managed to outgrow many tax policies.  As a result, we often come…

Statement of H&T Subcommittee Ranking Member Janice Hahn before Subcommittee hearing entitled "Protecting Small Businesses Against Emerging and Complex Cyber-Attacks"

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STATEMENT of Congresswoman Janice Hahn, Ranking Member Subcommittee on Healthcare and Technology House Committee on Small Business “Protecting Small Businesses Against Emerging and Complex Cyber-Attacks” March 21, 2013 Thank you Chairman Collins. I’m proud to be serving as ranking member of this subcommittee—I think there’s a lot of work we can do together…

Statement of Ranking Member Nydia Velzquez before Committee hearing entitled: "Entrepreneurial Assistance: Examining Inefficiencies and Duplication Across Federal Government Programs"

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Statement of the Honorable Nydia M. Velázquez, Ranking Member House Committee on Small Business “Entrepreneurial Assistance: Examining Inefficiencies and Duplication Across Federal Government Programs” March 20, 2013 Across the federal government, departments, agencies, and bureaus of all sizes and shapes are working to help small businesses.  Their efforts run…

Statement of IO&R Subcommittee Ranking Member Yvette Clarke before Subcommittee hearing entitled: "Regulating the Regulators: Reducing Burdens on Small Business"

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Statement of the Honorable Yvette Clarke, Ranking Member House Committee on Small Business Subcommittee on Investigations, Oversight, and Regulations “Regulating the Regulators: Reducing Burdens on Small Business” March 14, 2013 Thank you Mr. Chairman, and thank you for holding today’s important hearing. Our nation’s regulatory structure is absolutely vital in…

Statement of AE&T Subcommittee Ranking Member Patrick Murphy before Subcommittee hearing entitled: "Small Business Trade Agenda: Opportunities in the 113th Congress"

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STATEMENT of the Honorable Patrick Murphy, Ranking Member Committee on Small Business Subcommittee on Agricutlure, Energy, and Trade of the House  Hearing Entitled: "Small Business Trade Agenda: Opportunities in the 113th Congress" March 27, 2013 Thank you, Mr. Chairman.  As the Ranking Member of the Subcommittee for Agriculture, Energy, and Trade, I’m…

Statement of Ranking Member Nydia Velzquez before Full Committee Markup of Views and Estimates on SBA's FY 2014 Budget

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STATEMENT of the Honorable Nydia M. Velázquez, Ranking Member House Committee on Small Business Markup of Views and Estimates on SBA’s FY 2014 Budget March 27, 2013 As we sit here, we are hours away from $85 billion in across-the-board budget cuts.  In that light, I would suggest the SBA’s budget offers a stark example of how reducing successful programs –…

Statement of Ranking Member Velazquez before Full Committee Hearing entitled: "State of the Small Business Economy"

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Statement of the Honorable Nydia Velázquez Ranking Member, Committee on Small Business Hearing entitled: “State of the Small Business Economy” February 13, 2013 Thank you, Mr. Chairman. As Members of this Committee are aware, the success of our overall economic recovery hinges on how small businesses fare.  While few would argue our economy is where it needs to be,…

Statement of Ranking Member Velazquez before Full Committee Hearing entitled: "Sequestration: The Threat to Small Businesses, Jobs, and the Industrial Base"

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Statement of the Honorable Nydia Velázquez Ranking Member, Committee on Small Business Hearing entitled: "Sequestration: The Threat to Small Businesses, Jobs, and the Industrial Base" September 20, 2012 When the Budget Control Act of 2011 was enacted last year, sequestration was included as an incentive for action. Unfortunately, the Super Committee was not so…

Statement of Ranking Member Nydia Velzquez before Full Committee hearing entitled: "User Fees in the Aviation Industry: Turbulence Ahead"

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Statement of Ranking Member Nydia Velázquez House Committee on Small Business For hearing entitled: User Fees in the Aviation Industry: Turbulence Ahead September 12, 2012 The U.S. economy is as complex as it is vibrant, requiring frequent travel throughout the nation. For small businessmen and women, this may mean traveling at the last minute or to remote areas that…

Statement of Ranking Member Nydia Velzquez before Full Committee hearing entitled: "Know Before You Regulate: The Impact of CFPB Regulations on Small Business"

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Statement of Ranking Member Nydia Velázquez House Committee on Small Business For hearing entitled: Know Before You Regulate: The Impact of CFPB Regulations on Small Business August 1, 2012 Since it was signed into law two years ago, Dodd-Frank has attracted a significant amount of attention from both critics and supporters.  Of all of the Act’s many provisions, it…

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