AEO 2018 National Microbusiness Conference
April 30 - May 2, 2018 | Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center, Detroit, MI | REGISTER NOW!

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AEO's policy agenda focuses on the development of effective microbusiness initiatives to help underserved entrepreneurs.

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April 18, 2018
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April 11, 2018
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April 10, 2018
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Trump Administration Releases First Rule on Obamacare – In response to an Executive Order issued by the President last fall, HHS issued a final rule yesterday, which will provide states with more options to select an essential health benefit plan.

March 22, 2018
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Text of Omnibus Bill Released – House Republicans released the text for a $1.3T spending bill late last night. Congress has until tomorrow to pass the legislation and avoid a third government shutdown this year.

March 19, 2018
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FY18 Funding Deadline Nears – Congress is coming down to the wire to find an agreement to fund the government through September 30 and avoid a third partial government shutdown this year.

March 14, 2018
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Dodd-Frank Regulatory Reform – Today, the Senate is expected to vote on a motion to limit debate on S. 2155, the “Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act.”

March 13, 2018
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Debate Continues: Dodd-Frank Regulatory Relief – Today, the Senate continues debate of S. 2155, the “Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act.”

March 12, 2018
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Small Business Committee markups – The House and Senate Small Business Committees will hold markups this week.

March 9, 2018
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Congress Adjourns for the Week – Congress has adjourned, and will return on Monday, March 12. When they return, the Senate will continue consideration of S. 2155, the “Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act.”