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Small Business

Small businesses are the backbone of the American economy and the main source of new job creation. That is why Paul believes our small businesses should be promoted. He often visits local small businesses in the Capital Region to tour their facilities, speak with employees, and listen to their concerns. He supports policies that encourage lending to small businesses, especially from community banks who know their needs and businesses so well.

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  • Small Business Saturday Takes Tonko to Schenectady

    11/26/14

    SCHENECTADY – Congressman Paul Tonko (D-NY) will mark Small Business Saturday this year in Schenectady by visiting locally owned businesses and highlighting the economic potential of Capital Region shops. Small business leaders and local officials will join Tonko, where they will connect directly with employees and employers to discuss issues that contribute to their successes and failures, and to express support for their commitment to the community and economy.

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  • Tonko Statement on Social Security COLA

    10/22/14

    ALBANY – Congressman Paul Tonko (D-NY) today slammed an announcement from the Social Security Administration (SSA) that the annual cost of living adjustment (COLA) for more than 70 million Social Security beneficiaries – most of them senior citizens – would be a meager 1.7 percent. The announcement marks the third consecutive year in which the increase was less than 2 percent.

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  • Tonko to Kick Off Schenectady Manufacturing Week Friday at City Hall

    10/02/14

    SCHENECTADY – Congressman Paul Tonko (D-NY) will kick off a week of events to promote the local manufacturing sector Friday at Schenectady City Hall. Additional events geared toward reshoring and boosting American manufacturing jobs will be held throughout the week until Thursday, October 9th.

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