Congress
Entrepreneurs: 'One Percenters'?
BY Catherine Clifford
As part of Entrepreneur Week in New York, entrepreneurs walk to put a face on their chapter of the American dream. What the 'Buffett Rule' Means to Small-Business Owners
BY Catherine Clifford
The Senate is poised to vote on a bill that would impose a minimum tax of 30 percent on all individuals with incomes of more than $1 million. Senate Offers Its Own Small-Business Tax-Cut Plan
BY Catherine Clifford
A few days after the House introduced its tax-cut proposal for small businesses, the Senate responded with its own plan to reduce the tax burden on the coveted demographic. How Does a 20 Percent Tax Cut Sound? Don't Hold Your Breath
BY Catherine Clifford
Next week, Congress will take up a piece of legislation that would give businesses with fewer than 500 employees a one-year tax break. Small-Exporter Support Facing Uncertainty
BY Catherine Clifford
The charter for the Export-Import Bank is set to expire at the end of May without Congressional action. Crowdfunding's Wild West Awaits a Stampede
BY Catherine Clifford
Legislation headed to the President's desk could transform the way entrepreneurs access capital and the number of investors able to fund startups. Senate Passes JOBS Act, Clears Way for Crowdfunding
BY Catherine Clifford
After intense debate, the Senate adds a number of investor protections to the small-business bill. The Obama Administration indicated its support. JOBS Act Hits Delays in Senate
BY Catherine Clifford
A bipartisan bundle of legislation aimed at increasing entrepreneurs' ability to access capital sailed through the House, but has been slowed down in the Senate. On Capitol Hill, Battle Over Small-Business Loans Grows Fierce
BY Catherine Clifford
Credit unions and the banking industry spar over the right to make loans to small businesses. Top 'Treps Urge Senate to Pass IPO On-Ramp Bill
BY Catherine Clifford
The National Venture Capital Association and 700 high-profile entrepreneurs sent a letter to Congressional leaders supporting legislation to help startups go public. Six Small Business Proposals from Washington You Need to Watch
BY Catherine Clifford
The package of bills aims to increase access to funding for entrepreneurs. A Proposal to Expand Health-Care Tax Credits for Small Businesses
BY Catherine Clifford
The Obama administration's 2013 budget includes a proposal to make health-care tax credits available to another 140,000 small businesses. SBA Seeks More Money in 2013 for Fewer Loans
BY Catherine Clifford
The Small Business Administration asked for almost $1.1 billion for fiscal year 2013, but don't get too excited. They also plan to back fewer loans. Obama Elevates Head of the SBA
BY Catherine Clifford
The president raised the head of the Small Business Administration to a Cabinet-level position, and proposed streamlining the agency with five others. Temporary Payroll Tax Extension Passes in Time for the Holidays
BY Catherine Clifford
The two-month temporary extension of the payroll tax cut was finally signed into law, keeping an average of $40 per paycheck in the pocket of working Americans. What Should Congress Do to Help Your Small Business?
BY Carol Tice
A look at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's legislative agenda for 2011. Obama Asks for Input from High-Growth Entrepreneurs
BY John Arnold
The White House's listening tour elicits surprising results from Boulder, Colo., entrepreneurs. 