[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 178 (Thursday, December 3, 2009)]
[House]
[Pages H13470-H13471]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   UPS WORK-A-DAY AND SMALL BUSINESS

  (Mr. HALL of New York asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute.)
  Mr. HALL of New York. Earlier this week, I spent a day working 
alongside Al McDonnell, a delivery driver for UPS. Together, we 
delivered packages to small businesses in downtown

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Washingtonville, New York. It was a great opportunity to speak with 
small business owners about the current economic climate that has 
affected them.
  Their message was consistent and needs to be heard. Small businesses 
are struggling. It is critical that we give small businesses every 
opportunity to succeed, which is why I joined with Representative 
Christopher Carney to urge the extension of an immediate tax break for 
newly purchased business equipment. Extending this tax break will 
provide immediate relief for businesses that purchase depreciable 
property such as equipment, vehicles, furniture, machinery, buildings, 
and other items.
  Our small businesses need every break they can get these days. They 
are the engine that drives our economy and creates jobs. This tax break 
helps small businesses and stimulates the local economy. We cannot 
afford to let it expire.

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