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Bean Joins Geithner, Mills At Small Business Credit Forum
Congresswoman Melissa Bean joined Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner and Small Business Administrator Karen Mills at a Small Business Financing Forum today to discuss methods for improving small business access to credit.
11/18/2009
Business And Housing Stimulus Extended
The U.S. House of Representatives voted today to extend two economic stimulus provisions championed by Congresswoman Melissa Bean to aid struggling small businesses and support the recovering housing market.
11/5/2009
Bean Joins Colleagues To Pass SBA Lending Bill In U.S. House
{As part of her ongoing commitment to promoting access to capital for small businesses, Congresswoman Melissa Bean joined colleagues in passing the Small Business Financing and Investment Act of 2009, which extends and expands successful changes to SBA (Small Business Administration) lending programs advocated by Bean and first included in the Recovery Act earlier this year.
10/29/2009
Bean Introduces Family Work Flex Act
To encourage employers to provide home office options, Congresswoman Melissa Bean introduced the Family Work Flexibility Act today to provide incentives to companies that invest in telecommuting equipment. Working from home reduces harmful carbon emissions, helps businesses save money in office and efficiency costs, and strengthens families by eliminating travel time, allowing them to spend more time with their children.
6/11/2009
Bean, Durbin Commend Small Business Relief
Senator Richard Durbin and Congresswoman Melissa Bean today urged Illinois small business owners facing credit problems to consider the U.S. Small Business Administration’s lending programs, and announced the imminent start of a new loan program to help businesses pay down their debt.
6/8/2009
Bean Receives Chamber's 'Spirit Of Enterprise' Award
For the fourth year in a row, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce has recognized Congresswoman Melissa Bean’s work on behalf of small businesses by bestowing her with the Spirit of Enterprise award.
5/14/2009
Bean Backs White House Push On Small Business Lending
At the White House today, Congresswoman Melissa Bean (IL-08) joined small business leaders and community bankers in praising President Barack Obama’s announcement on new measures to help small businesses access credit. 3/16/2009
Bean Initiatives Included In Stimulus
As the nation loses over 500,000 jobs every month, Congresswoman Melissa Bean (IL-08) joined a majority in the House of Representatives today in support of the economic stimulus package, H.R. 1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The bill, which was approved by a vote of 246-183, includes several measures pushed by Bean that target middle-class families, small businesses, and long-term infrastructure improvements. 2/13/2009
Bean Proposals Included In Stimulus
As the nation faces its worst economic downturn since World War II, Congresswoman Melissa Bean (IL-08) announced her support for the economic stimulus package, H.R. 1, the American Economic Recovery and Reinvestment Act, while continuing to work with her colleagues and Congressional leadership to strengthen the proposal. The bill already includes several measures pushed by Bean that target middle-class families, small businesses, and long term infrastructure improvements. 1/28/2009
Bean Promotes Priorities For Stimulus
In support of the small businesses and middle-class families in the 8th District and around the country who face challenging economic times, Congresswoman Melissa Bean (IL-08) is advocating for inclusion of several measures in the upcoming economic stimulus package. These measures target middle-class families, small businesses, and long term infrastructure improvements, while also working to restore the fiscal health of our government once the crisis has passed.
1/15/2009
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