[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 127 (Tuesday, September 16, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1790]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      NATIONAL SMALL BUSINESS WEEK

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                          HON. DARRELL E. ISSA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 16, 2003

  Mr. ISSA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today for the purpose of recognizing 
all small businesses as part of National Small Business Week. This week 
we honor the small business owners across the nation who work to make 
our country strong.
  Small businesses represent the backbone of the American economy and 
are the key to economic stimulus. Small business accounts for 99.7 
percent of the nation's employers, employing 52 percent of the private 
work force, contributing 47 percent of all sales in the country and 50 
percent of the private gross domestic product.
  This year, Congress has passed legislation that provides new tax 
incentives to make it easier for small businesses to make job-creating 
investments and given small business owners more power to provide 
health care for their employees. It is important that Congress continue 
to champion legislation designed to encourage this shared prosperity.
  Again, it is my pleasure to recognize the men and women who run and 
own small businesses. Let's continue to support hardworking American 
workers and entrepreneurs by encouraging small businesses growth.




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