–The Advocate–
Release Date: February 2011
The Small Business Advocate is a periodic newsletter that details economic developments and regulatory trends related to small business as well as the latest initiatives of the Small Business Administration’s Office of Advocacy.
In This Issue:
Executive Order 13563 to Improve Regulatory Review, 1
Text of E.O. 13563, 6-7
OSHA Withdraws Two Rules, 1
Startup America Launched, 2
Rodgers Appointed Deputy Chief Counsel, 11
New Advocacy Staff, 11
Message from the Chief Counsel
Small Business Talks; Advocacy Listens, 3
Research Notes
Small Business Economy Released, 2
Legislative Focus
Freshmen Senators Schooled in Small Business Values, 4
Regional Report
Nine Regional Advocates in Place, 8-10
Regulatory News
IRS Modifies PTIN Rule, 12
Financial Rule Delayed, 5
Major Clark Receives Public Service Award, 5
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