Repubicans block Small Biz Bill

reply to post by poet1b



with democrats in control, how can you really say that honestly.

reply to post by wrkngclassctizn


Because congress has allowed the rules to be set so that one party can stop the other from passing a bill without a 60 vote majority in the senate. Also other congressional rules allow committee members to keep a bill locked up in the committee, preventing it from getting to the floor for a vote. Members are also allowed to continue debate to prevent a vote on a bill. There are all these nasty little techniques available to stop or at least slow the process.

I meant to post this earlier. At last the Small Biz Bill has passed the Senate, and returns to the House. The tax credits are certainly a good idea, but I have to agree the lending funds for small banks doesn't seem to be much of a boost for small businesses. I would prefer that the money be sent out as grants to help small businesses, and encourage start ups.

Here is a good link that is moderate in stance.

smallbiztrends.com...

It is also a good link for those looking to start their own business, or who run their own small business.