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May 23, 2018
The Voice: Industry Moments -
A curated collection of news and information related to microbusiness

May 23, 2018
AEO May Recess Packet
On Friday, May 25, Congress will adjourn for a week-long Memorial Day recess.

May 23, 2018
Today in Washington
Today, the House continues consideration of the FY19 Defense Authorization Act.

May 22, 2018
Today in Washington
House to Vote on Banking Legislation – The House is set to debate and vote on the Senate-passed banking bill

May 21, 2018
Today in Washington
General Services Administration (GSA) to hold BMO Zone 1 Small Business On-Ramp Pre-Proposal Conference – GSA will hold a BMO Zone 1 Small Business On-Ramp Pre-Proposal Conference

May 18, 2018
The Voice: Industry Moments -
A curated collection of news and information related to microbusiness.

May 17, 2018
Today in Washington
Senate Passes Net Neutrality Resolution – Yesterday, the Senate passed S.J. Res. 52, a resolution to overturn the FCC’s repeal of net neutrality rules

May 16, 2018
Today in Washington
Senate to Vote on Net Neutrality Resolution – The Senate will hold a vote on a motion to proceed to S.J. Res. 52, a resolution to overturn the FCC’s repeal of net neutrality rules.

May 15, 2018
Today in Washington
SBA Administrator Linda McMahon Testifying Before Senate SBC – SBA Administrator Linda McMahon will testify today before the Senate Committee on Small Business on the state of small business in America.