Statement by John Arensmeyer, CEO, Small Business Majority, about rules proposed today by the Environmental Protection Agency that would limit greenhouse gas emissions from new power plants:
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Rules proposed today by the Environmental Protection Agency that would limit greenhouse gas emissions from new power plants will help spur innovation and provide opportunities for small businesses to grow. What's more, rules such as these are supported by a majority of small businesses, our primary job creators.
Small business owners say overturning healthcare law would be disastrous for small businesses; attorney specializing in US Constitution says law is constitutional
March 21, 2012: Small businesses are being helped in myriad ways by the healthcare reform law, the Affordable Care Act, and would be severely impacted if it were to be overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court, said small business owners on a press call Wednesday, days before the high court is expected to hear arguments in the lawsuit aimed at tearing down the 2-year-old law.
Statement by John Arensmeyer, CEO, Small Business Majority, about the bipartisan transportation bill passed today in the Senate:
The bipartisan transportation bill passed in the Senate today would create an environment conducive to small business growth if enacted. We applaud senators for working together toward the good of our nation's entrepreneurs.
Statement by John Arensmeyer, CEO, Small Business Majority:
Data released Wednesday by ADP shows the country's smallest businesses, those with 1-49 employees, created half of all new jobs in the month of February, while small businesses overall accounted for a whopping 90 percent of all new jobs last month. Conversely, large businesses created only 10 percent of new jobs, illustrating that small businesses are indeed the country's primary job creators and remain the backbone of the American economy.
Statement by John Arensmeyer, CEO, Small Business Majority, about jobs measures proposed in the House of Representatives and being considered in the Senate:
We're pleased lawmakers from both sides of the aisle are working together on a package of proposals put forth by members of the House of Representatives aimed at helping small businesses grow and create jobs. Proposals in the Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act would address one of small businesses' biggest problems: a lack of access to credit.
Statement by John Arensmeyer, founder & CEO of Small Business Majority, on Sen. Olympia Snowe's announcement of retirement:
"Sen. Olympia Snowe has been a strong small business advocate throughout her career. We're sorry to see a supporter of the small business community go, especially during these challenging economic times. We appreciate the way she worked on important small business issues in a bipartisan fashion."
Statement by John Arensmeyer, founder and CEO of Small Business Majority, regarding president's plan to aid small businesses by reforming tax code, eliminating corporate loopholes
The president's tax reform plan announced today is exactly what small business owners have been asking for. It will create a more level financial playing field for small and large firms, promoting healthy competition that stimulates the economy.
Statement by John Arensmeyer, founder and CEO of Small Business Majority, regarding funds to establish consumer-driven health plans that will cut costs for small employers
Small businesses in eight states received good news today with the announcement that organizations in their state will be receiving funds to help create new consumer-run health insurance plans that will lower their costs and increase their insurance choices.
SBA Administrator Karen Mills joins Small Business Majority and Michigan small business owner on press call to discuss expansion of small employer healthcare tax credit
Feb. 16, 2012: Small Business Majority CEO John Arensmeyer joined Administrator Karen Mills, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration, and a Michigan small business owner on a tele-press conference today to discuss the expansion and simplification of the small business healthcare tax credit in the Affordable Care Act.
Statement by John Arensmeyer, founder and CEO of Small Business Majority, regarding the EPA's finalization today of Mercury and Air Toxics Standards
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The Environmental Protection Agency today published in the Federal Register its final rule requiring power companies to clean up or close their dirtiest plants, a rule supported by small business owners across the political spectrum, and one that will create much-needed jobs.
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