Can GOP Underdogs Shake Up Iowa?
With the Iowa caucuses only weeks away, the state’s sprawling 99 counties have become a proving ground for Republican candidates vying to capture voters’ attention, as the outright favorites focus their efforts selectively and underdogs double down on old-fashioned, town-by-town…
Microsoft Voices Concerns Over Debt Ceiling Negotiations
As the deadline for the debt ceiling negotiations approaches, a growing sense of unease is spreading throughout the business community. Microsoft, one of America’s largest and most influential companies, is among those urging for a resolution. General Counsel Brad Smith…
Can Small Businesses Bank on the Loan Fund?
Nearly nine months after its establishment, the $30 billion Small Business Lending Fund (SBLF), designed to boost small-business lending, has yet to disburse a single dollar, leaving many wondering if it can live up to its promise amidst persistent unemployment…
Business Group Urges Action Against Local Data Server Requirements
The Business Roundtable, a prominent association of CEOs from major corporations such as Microsoft, AT&T, and Verizon, is ramping up efforts to challenge local data server mandates both in the U.S. and internationally. In a report released Thursday, the group…
More Opportunities for Small Businesses in Federal Contracting
As Washington grapples with a record $14.3 trillion national debt, much of the focus this year has been on finding effective ways to reduce spending. With the newly formed congressional supercommittee tasked with finding $1.5 trillion in federal savings, it’s…