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Oil Spill in the Gulf: Get Help
House Small Business Committee Republicans want to help Gulf area business owners who have been affected by the spill. Click here for resources and important contact information. MORE »
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News and Views
Read House Small Business Committee Republicans' ideas for putting America back to work. MORE »
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America Speaking Out
House Republicans have launched a new effort, America Speaking Out, to allow the voice of the people to be a part of creating a new set of policy solutions. Make your voice heard! MORE »
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Fighting for Main Street
Every day, Small Business Committee Republicans work to represent the needs of American employers in Washington. Read our weekly Straight Talk e-newsletter to stay informed of the latest news. MORE »
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Meet the Committee
View photos of Committee Members working with small business owners and entrepreneurs from across the country. MORE »
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Share Your Thoughts
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Small Business Committee Ranking Member Sam Graves' Statement on Rising Unemployment Rate
Today, the U.S. Department of Labor announced that the national unemployment rate has climbed to 9.6 percent and the overwhelming uncertainty in our markets forced employers to cut 54,000 jobs in Augu... read more
The Hill: GOP lawmaker warns U.S. faces 'lost decade' because of debt
By Walter Alarkon; The Hill The U.S. economy faces a “lost decade” like the one Japan suffered through in the 1990s if the government continues to spend and rack up debt, Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) sa... read more
Straight Talk August Update: Preventing a Double-Dip Recession, Examining the White House’s “Recovery Summer” and More
Dear Friends: According to a recent CBS poll, more than 80 percent of Americans think the economy is in bad shape and 34 percent believe things are going to get even worse. Fears of a “double-dip... read more
