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On March 7, 2005, a one-day conference will be held to explore the "best practices" of state leaders in formulating initiatives that spur entrepreneurship and economic growth. Selected leaders, whose practices are demonstrating market-based results, will present their successes to their peers and will be eligible for "best practices" awards.
Conference Information
On October 12, 2004, Advocacy filed a comment letter with the U.S. Fish
and Wildlife Service in response to its Notice of Availability of the Draft Economic Analysis on
the Proposed Critical Habitat for the Santa Ana Sucker.
October 12, 2004 Letter
Fact Sheet
Thirteen researchers from across the country have received federal awards to study small firms’ contribution to the economy. The awards will further Advocacy’s core mission of understanding the role small business plays in the U.S. economy.
Press Release
On October 5, 2004, Advocacy advised Congressional leadership of its support for the small business provisions and manufacturing deductions in H.R. 4520 (S. 1637), the “American Jobs Creation Act.”
October 5, 2004 Letter
On October 4, 2004, Advocacy filed a comment with the Federal Communications Commission on a proposed rule designed to determine which network elements under the Telecommunications Act of 1996 must be unbundled and made available by incumbent telecom carriers to competitive carriers.
October 4, 2004 Letter
Fact Sheet
On September 21, 2004, Advocacy filed a reply comment with the Federal Communications Commission on a proposed rule to preserve and advance Universal Service. Among other things, the FCC sought comment on the Recommended Decision of the Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service to limit support to a single connection (or primary line) per customer.
September 21, 2004 Comments
Fact Sheet
Advocacy continues to support
current efforts to clarify and simplify overtime pay regulations.
Compensation by Handshake
Not by Lawsuit
October
8, 2003 letter to the Senate Conferees on the FY 2004 Labor,
HHS Appropriations Bill
October
8, 2003 letter to the House Conferees on the FY 2004 Labor,
HHS Appropriations Bill
Fact
Sheet summarizing October 8 Letters
June
24, 2003 Regulatory Comment Letter to the Department of Labor
Fact
Sheet summarizing June 24 Letter
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