The following is a newsletter from the Office of Advocacy for January 2011. The key topics discussed in the newsletter are:

• Executive Order 13563 to Improve Regulatory Review

• Text of E.O. 13563

• OSHA Withdraws Two Rules

• Startup America Launched

• Rodgers Appointed Deputy Chief Counsel

• New Advocacy Staff

Message from the Chief Counsel

• Advocacy Listens

Research Notes

• Small Business Economy Released

Legislative Focus

• Freshmen Senators Schooled in Small Business Values

Regional News

• Nine Regional Advocates in Place

Regulatory News

• IRS Modifies PTIN Rule

• Financial Rule Delayed

• Major Clark Receives Award