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Ann Sullivan is the President of Madison Services Group, Inc., a woman-owned company which provides government relations services to corporate and non-profit clients. Read more »

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E-Verify: One Size May Not Fit All

An electronic employment verification system, or “E-Verify,” is a service provided by the federal government to employers to check self-reported employment eligibility information across federal records. Read More »

A Round of Applause For Common Sense

One of the keys to success as an advocate for small business in the Nation’s Capitol is patience. It can take years to secure a change in a federal law or federal regulation. But we just got rid of one this week! Read More »

President Obama Jobs Speech

Play a New Song! Response to Media Coverage of President Obama's Jobs Speech

When I heard the media reactions about the President’s speech on jobs, I felt like I was listening to the same old music. We are all concerned enough about the state of the economy, but the media makes sure we stay cynical and shoots down any hope. Read More »

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The Balanced Budget Amendment – Just The Facts

After we have had our fill of barbecue, flags and fireworks this July 4th, the Senate will return to Washington DC to debate a Constitutional balanced budget amendment. Read More »

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The Power of One in Three

Earlier this month, the Association for Enterprise Opportunity (AEO), released a study finding that if one in three microbusinesses hired just one employee, the country would be at full employment. Read More »

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The Small Business Bulldog in Washington

A small independent office in Washington saves small businesses billions of dollars by thwarting the proposed regulations of federal agencies. This small band of warriors saved $15 billion for small businesses last year and that estimate is considered low. Read More »

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Congress Needs to Fix Expanded 1099 Reporting

Last year, the Congress thought it would be a good idea to expand 1099 reporting to goods and services for any purchases over $600.00 annually scheduled to go into effect in 2012. The law now requires reporting of services, but expanding it to goods purchased is nothing short of absurd. Read More »

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