The Small Business Watchdog

As the voice of small business in government, Advocacy invites you to post your thoughts on this moderated blog, provided as a forum for the small business community.

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Entries from May 2009

Winslow Sargeant Nominated Next Chief Counsel for Advocacy

May 26th, 2009 · 1 Comment

From the White House press office:
President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
President Obama said, “I’m grateful that such experienced and dedicated individuals have joined my administration at a time when our nation faces great challenges. Their deep commitment to their individual areas of work gives me confidence that they will help us put America back [...]

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Tags: Regulatory Policy · Research & Statistics · State and Regional · Uncategorized

Small Business Week Reminds Us What We’re All About

May 22nd, 2009 · 4 Comments

            This week I was thrilled to attend SBA’s National Small Business Week here in Washington, DC, where entrepreneurs from all over the country gathered to be recognized as top small businesses from their state.  These winners attended a number of interesting forums, luncheons and other events designed to highlight the many small businesses in [...]

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During The First Quarter Of 2009, The Economic Situation Remained Bleak

May 11th, 2009 · 1 Comment

            Last week Advocacy released our Quarterly Indicators for the first quarter of 2009.  The economy continued its downward slide in January, February, and March of this year.  The economic recession deepened; real gross domestic product fell by an annualized 6.1 percent.  One bright spot in the first quarter was positive growth in consumer spending.  [...]

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Tags: Research & Statistics