The following is a newsletter from the Office of Advocacy for December 2009. The key topics discussed in the newsletter are:

Economic News

• Forum Seeks Solutions To Thaw Frozen Small Business Credit

Regulatory News

• Department of Labor Hears Small Business Comments at H-2A Visa Roundtable

• NMFS Issues Final Rule on Georges Bank Fisheries

• Advocacy Comments on Scientific Basis of Future Catch Limits

• Last Chance to Nominate Rules for r3 2010 Top Ten

• EPA Reform of SPCC Rule Relieves Small Business Burdens

• Panel Examines Federal Broadband Programs

• DHS Moves Forward on Two Important Aviation Issues

Tax News

• Roundtable Examines Pension and Retirement Plan Issues

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