[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 7]
[House]
[Page 9591]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                      NATIONAL SMALL BUSINESS WEEK

  (Ms. HAHN asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Ms. HAHN. Mr. Speaker, this week marks the 50th anniversary of 
National Small Business Week.
  Small businesses are a vital part of our Nation's fabric and a big 
source of opportunity, pride, and good-paying jobs in the communities 
that I serve.
  Here's what I'm doing in California for my district and my small 
businesses:
  We're connecting our small businesses to the power of the ports to 
help export their goods to new markets overseas;
  We're helping to clear away the misinformation and uncertainty about 
what the Affordable Care Act really means for small businesses;
  We're providing resources and information to expand their access to 
capital to help them grow and get more customers coming in their door.
  Small businesses are the backbone of our economy. When our small 
businesses are strong, our Nation is strong.
  All Americans should take the opportunity this week to shop at a 
small business.

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