Small Business Expensing: Job Growth Through the Tax Code : Field Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Workforce, Empowerment & Government Programs of the Committee on Small Business, House of Representatives, One Hundred Ninth Congress, First Session, Washington, DC, August 9, 2005, Volume 4

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Page 19 - The Chief Counsel for Advocacy, who is appointed by the President and confirmed by the US Senate, directs the office. The Chief Counsel advances the views, concerns, and interests of small business before Congress, the White House, federal agencies, federal courts, and state policy makers.
Page 1 - HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SUBCOMMITTEE ON WORKFORCE, EMPOWERMENT AND GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS COMMITTEE ON SMALL BUSINESS Washington, DC The Subcommittee met, pursuant to call, at 10:39 am in Room 311, Cannon House Office Building, Hon.
Page 24 - I know this has been a rambling discussion of doubtful value to you gentlemen, and in truth I must admit that Dr. Arnold Lehman, who sits behind me on my left, knows more about this than I do, and I would be very happy to try to answer any questions you might have, if I may. Mr. WILLIAMS. Thank you very much, Doctor. Mr. Dies, do you have any questions ? Mr.
Page 5 - Mr. Chairman, and members of the committee. It is a great honor and privilege to be here.
Page 19 - Created by Congress in 1976, the Office of Advocacy of the US Small Business Administration (SBA) is an independent voice for small business within the federal government. The Chief Counsel for Advocacy, who is appointed by the President and confirmed by the US Senate, directs the office.
Page 19 - SBA is an independent voice for small business within the federal government; therefore the views expressed in this statement do not necessarily represent the views of the Administration or of the SBA.
Page 23 - ... and growth potential of small business. To encourage and support the growth of small firms, tax reform must reduce the marginal rates, decrease the complexity and increase the predictability of the tax code. Lower Marginal Rates Small firms need tax reform that lowers marginal tax rates. Research shows that increasing marginal tax rates on business income reduces the chances that entrepreneurs will open new firms while it increases the likelihood that they will exit the market.2 Conversely, the...
Page 25 - I will summarize my testimony, but ask that the full extent of my remarks be included in the record.
Page 29 - I will go light into my statement. I will try to hurry it up so that you can proceed on with your hearings. On behalf of the Alaska Federation of Natives, Inc., and the Alaska Native people, I want first to welcome you to our State and take this opportunity to thank you and the committee for taking the time to visit with us and discuss matters of mutual concern. We deeply appreciate your continuing interest in the Alaska Native people and your repeated efforts in the Halls of Congress to insure true...
Page 19 - I am charged with being the eyes and ears for the Chief Counsel for Advocacy by listening and responding to concerns of small businesses in Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah and Wyoming. I also work with state officials on small business-friendly initiatives.

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