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from Rep. Stephanie Herseth Sandlin
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SANDLIN SUPPORTS KEY LEGISLATION FOR June 20, 2007, Washington, D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives has passed four important bills to assist and encourage small business owners in South Dakota and across the country. Rep. Stephanie Herseth Sandlin supported each of the measures, which passed with bipartisan support. They contain specific provisions to aid entrepreneurs, including Native Americans, women and others who own or are starting small businesses, through the Small Business Administration (SBA). The legislative package includes:
Rep. Herseth Sandlin said, “Small businesses are the economic engine that drives rural America. The jobs that come as a result of entrepreneurship and small businesses are vital to many of our smaller and medium-sized communities. In addition, I welcome the opportunity to expand small business opportunities for groups like women and Native Americans as we continue to grow our economy in South Dakota.” HR 2359, the SBA Entrepreneurial Development Programs Act, has won the strong support of the National Federation of Independent Business. # # # Congresswoman Stephanie Herseth Sandlin serves South Dakota in the U.S. House of Representatives. She is a member of the Blue Dog Coalition, a group of moderate Democrats committed to fiscal discipline and strong national security, and is co-chair of the Rural Working Group, which is dedicated to raising the profile of issues important to rural America. She also serves on three committees vital to South Dakota’s interests: Agriculture, Veterans’ Affairs and Natural Resources. In the 110th Congress, Rep. Herseth Sandlin was appointed to serve on the Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming. |
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