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June 26, 2018
Title: Paid Sick Leave: Good or Bad?
Topic: Paid Sick Leave
Discussed by Annie Spilman
with National Federation of Independent Business (www.NFIB.org)
Part 1 of 3
Recently, Annie Spilman was a panelist at a forum sponsored by the
Texas Public Policy Foundation. The topic was the “Cost and consequences of mandating paid sick leave for employees working inside the city limits of Austin”. Annie is the Legislative Director of the
National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) – Texas.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
What is NFIB and who do they represent?
What workers are exempt from Austin’s paid sick leave benefits?
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Title: Part 2 of 3 - Paid Sick Leave: Good or Bad?
Topic: Paid Sick Leave
Discussed by Annie Spilman
with National Federation of Independent Business (www.NFIB.org)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Paid sick leave is a great idea…on paper. But is it really a good plan for
“every business”?
Under the Federal Medical Leave Act, aren’t workers allowed paid time off?
Is NFIB fighting hard to keep this sort of mandate away from other cities in
Texas (and across the nation)?
How is the paid sick leave calculated?
Does the Austin ordinance allow for a city “Czar” to oversee ALL employment
records for ALL businesses within the city limits, including small businesses?
Listen as Annie explains why this is so extremely dangerous – for everyone.
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Title: Part 3 of 3 - Paid Sick Leave: Good or Bad?
Topic: Paid Sick Leave
Discussed by Annie Spilman
with National Federation of Independent Business (www.NFIB.org)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Did the Austin City Council site any studies showing a need for
government-mandated paid sick leave for all employees?
Did the Austin City Council site any studies showing either a positive or
negative effect on employees who receive government-mandated sick leave?
What are small businesses expressing to NFIB concerning this issue?
Do most employers already provide paid sick leave to their employees? Why the
need for a government-mandate then?
Rhetorical Question: Do we just roll over and accept this
atrocity or should we fight back?
If you are a small business owner concerned over this issue, please contact
NFIB at 512.476.9847 or click here.
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August 23, 2013
Title: Small Business Left Behind
Topic: Small Business Issues
Discussed by Ashley Fingarson
with National Federation of Independent Business (www.NFIB.org)
When examining the
current U.S. tax code, two things are clear: it is unnecessarily complex and it
is unfair.
Congress is considering comprehensive tax reform. In other words, they are
preparing to reward their friends and punish their enemies.
Small Businesses are about to be ‘left behind’, holding larger tax bills, while
big businesses reap tax cuts. Let your voice and concerns be heard. If you own a
small business, join the NFIB.
Listen in.
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April 29, 2013
Title: Teach Your Children How to Generate Money - and Have Fun!
Topic: Lemonade Day
Discussed by Molly Young
with National Federation of Independent Business (www.NFIB.org)
Teach your children how to generate money, participate in Lemonade Day 2013
the First Sunday in May. Michael Dell, Warren Buffet and Bill Gates all operated
Lemonade Stands when they were kids.
Help your children pick a location, plan and purchase supplies, keeping track of
all their expenses. When the day is over, help then reconcile their books by
adding up their sales (money collected) and subtracting all the expenses and
show them “how much money they generated”.
Then teach them how to spend some, save some, and share some. Let them decide.
We all can pledge to purchase a glass of lemonade on Lemonade Day.
Visit
www.LemonadeDay.org.
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April 8, 2013
Title: Teach Your Children How to Generate Money - and Have Fun!
Topic: Lemonade Day
Discussed by Molly Young
with National Federation of Independent Business (www.NFIB.org)
Teach your children how to generate money and participate in Lemonade Day
2013 the first Sunday in May. Michael Dell, Warren Buffet, and Bill Gates all
operated Lemonade Stands when they were kids.
Help your children pick a location, plan and purchase supplies, and keep track
of all their expenses. When the day is over, help them reconcile their books by
adding up their sales and subtracting all the expenses and show them “how much
money they generated”.
Then teach them how to spend some, save some, and share some. Let them decide
who to share it with.
We all can pledge to purchase a glass of lemonade on Lemonade Day.
Visit
www.LemonadeDay.org.
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April 2, 2013
Title: Teach Your Children How to Generate Money - and Have Fun!
Topic: Lemonade Day
Discussed by Molly Young
with National Federation of Independent Business (www.NFIB.org)
Teach your children how to generate money, participate in Lemonade Day 2013
the First Sunday in May. Michael Dell, Warren Buffet and Bill Gates all operated
Lemonade Stands when they were kids.
Help your children pick a location, plan and purchase supplies, keeping track of
all their expenses. When the day is over, help then reconcile their books by
adding up their sales (money collected) and subtracting all the expenses and
show them “how much money they generated”.
Then teach them how to spend some, save some, and share some. Let them decide.
We all can pledge to purchase a glass of lemonade on Lemonade Day.
Visit
www.LemonadeDay.org.
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February 12, 2013
Title: A Supreme chance to Fight Crony Capitalism
Topic: Eminent Domain
Discussed by Karen Harned
with National Federation of Independent Business (www.NFIB.org)
At a time when big government, big labor, and big business seem
cozier than ever before, it will interesting to see whether the Supreme Court
decides to reconsider previous precedent of eminent domain. Should
ht government be afforded the ability to forcibly transfer property between
private parties, particularly small businesses? Isn’t there something in the
Constitution about this???
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February 6, 2013
Title: America Needs a New Jobs Council Headed by the NFIB
Topic: Economic Growth
Discussed by Holly Wade
with National Federation of Independent Business (www.NFIB.org)
The last 4 years have been extremely tough on American families and businesses alike, especially small businesses.
Holly Wade, a Senior Policy Analyst with NFIB, takes a look at what we can expect to see over the next 6 months or so. Most small businesses (80%) did not add new employees in the latter part of 2012. And quite a few small business owners couldn’t fill positions they had open! Now that Obama has disbanded his Jobs Council, which didn’t accomplish much to begin with, what’s the next step?
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January 1, 2013
Title: Small Business Owners are not Very Optimistic
Topic: Small Business Issues
Discussed by Cynthia Magnuson
with National Federation of Independent Business (www.NFIB.org)
Small business
owners made their voice heard during the 2012 election. But was it loud enough
to reach DC?
NFIB representative Cynthia Magnusen believes that small business owners are on
the right track, but there is still much that needs to be done. What can small
business owners do to avoid another fall-out over the next four years?
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December 13, 2012
Title: Small Business Owners Are Not Very Optimistic
Topic: Small Business Issues
Discussed by Cynthia Magnuson
with National Federation of Independent Business (www.NFIB.org)
Small business owners made their voice heard during the 2012 election. But was it loud enough to reach DC?
NFIB representative Cynthia Magnusen believes that small business owners are on the right track, but there is still much that needs to be done. What can small business owners do to avoid another fall-out over the next four years?
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November 13, 2012
Title: Calling All Pajama Clad Bed-Heads To Boycott Black Friday! Why?
Topic: Black Friday
Discussed by Jean Card
with National Federation of Independent Business (www.NFIB.org)
Part 1 of 2
Do you like the idea of boycotting Black Friday to go do a family
activity?
Should we promote SBS? Jean, can you explain to our listeners what is SBS?
Can you give us examples of some SBS's? What are fun activities to do in lieu of
Black Friday?
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Title: Part 2 of 2
Topic: Black Friday
Discussed by Jean Card
with National Federation of Independent Business (www.NFIB.org)
Most retailers say they are "running in the red" till Black Friday.
Is that till true for small business owners? Is it THAT important
that we continue the livelihood of the small business owner?
The National Federation of Independent Business is the leading small business
association representing small and independent businesses. A nonprofit,
nonpartisan organization founded in 1943, NFIB represents the consensus views of
its members in Washington and all 50 state capitals.
NFIB’s mission is to promote and protect the right of our members to own,
operate and grow their businesses. NFIB also gives its members a power in the
marketplace. By pooling the purchasing power of its members, the National
Federation of Independent Business gives members access to many business
products and services at discounted costs. NFIB also provides timely information
designed to help small businesses succeed.
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October 24, 2012
Title: "I Built My Business" Bus Tour Embarks on Seven State Journey!
Topic: Business Issues
Discussed by Cynthia Magnuson
with National Federation of Independent Business (www.NFIB.org)
Will this bus tour highlight the fact that small businesses are sitting on
the sideline - in effect, causing the continuation of the recession?
What challenges do small business owners have in starting, maintaining and
growing their business?
Is health care - finding affordable health insurance - a huge concern for many
small business owners?
What about the tax code - is the uncertainty of the federal tax code causing
many small business owners to postpone any business expansion plans?
How can our listeners learn more about this bus tour? Will you be holding town
hall meetings
along the way, where business owners can express their frustrations and concerns
as well as offering solutions?
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October 10, 2012
Title: Is America Creating Jobs and Putting More People Back To Work?
Topic: Job Creation
Discussed by Holly Wade
with National Federation of Independent Business (www.NFIB.org)
How many hundreds of
thousands of small businesses belong to NFIB? What kind of
questions do you ask them every month? How long has NFIB been doing this? Are
these scientific surveys?
Do you believe that your snapshots represents the economy as a whole? Do you
know of any huge manufacturing arm that is actually hiring?
Is it still true that upwards of 80% of new jobs in America each month are
created by small business firms? Can you define a "small business" for our
listeners?
Holly Wade serves as an expert in providing in-depth research and analysis on small
business policy issues including health insurance and international trade. In
addition, she produces the monthly Small Business Economic Trends survey with
NFIB's chief economist and other policy related surveys of small business
owners.
The National Federation of Independent Business is the leading small business
association representing small and independent businesses. A nonprofit,
nonpartisan organization founded in 1943, NFIB represents the consensus views of
its members in Washington and all 50 State capitals. NFIB’s mission is to
promote and protect the right of its members to own, operate and grow their
businesses.
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July 2, 2012
Title: National Healthcare Teleconference
Topic: Obamacare
Discussed by Dan Danner
with National Federation of Independent Business (www.NFIB.org)
Who was shocked on Thursday when SCOTUS announced their decision concerning
Obamacare? If you were left with your mouth agape, holding your head in your
hands, then you weren't alone.
NFIB President, Dan Danner, and NFIB Legal Expert Karen Harned hosted a national
healthcare teleconference immediately following the announcement. Reporters from
across the country asked them questions. Listen to the unedited conference here.
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February 8, 2012
Title: If Jobs Are Being Created, WHERE ARE THEY? Is this a game of Hide and Seek, or Is It All Just In Someone's Head?
Topic: Employment
Discussed by Holly Wade
with National Federation of Independent Business (www.NFIB.org)
Part 1 of 2
Special guest Holly
Wade answers:
If there is a drop in the employment rate, then why aren't there more jobs being
created? Are enough jobs being created to rev-up the economy?
Some are saying up to a million plus unemployed workers have simply given up,
and since they aren't looking, they appear to be employed - is that just a
numbers game?
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Title: Part 2 of 2
Topic: Employment
Discussed by Holly Wade
with National Federation of Independent Business (www.NFIB.org)
What percent of business in
January said that they hired at least one employee? Were there very many?
Did a number of your small business owners that responded to your monthly survey
ever state that they had a job opening but could not find a qualified applicant?
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January 13, 2012
Title: Will 2012 Bring More Employment Opportunities to Americans Currently Unemployed?
Topic: Employment
Discussed by Dr. William Dunkelberg
with National Federation of Independent Business (www.NFIB.org)
Part 1 of 2
Was the month of December a good month or a bad month for workers in America? Did businesses generally hire during December or lay off workers?
Are there indicators that maybe we have reached bottom with all the massive layoffs in America? Let’s look at when the current recession began - was it in December 2007 at the end of the third year of Bush’s second term?
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Title: Part 2 of 2
Topic: Employment
Discussed by Dr. William Dunkelberg
with National Federation of Independent Business (www.NFIB.org)
Does your organization, NFIB, conduct surveys of your members regarding their plans to hire new employees? If so, how are small businesses responding in your most recent survey?
What could the federal and state governments do to encourage job growth? For more information on the National Federation of Independent Business, what is your website address?
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November 18, 2011
Title: At what vantage point are you? A Birds Eye View into the Obamacare Lawsuit from the inner workings of the NFIB and the States.
Topic: Obamacare
Discussed by Karen Harned
with National Federation of Independent Business (www.NFIB.org)
Part 1 of 2
How exactly does she have a bird’s eye view into this case? Who’s voice does she represent? Why is that of such great importance?
Will any of the Justices recuse themselves because of prior comments, or prior biases?
How was it that the NFIB was able to hop on the lawsuit bandwagon with the 26 States, et al?
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Title: Part 2 of 2
Topic: Obamacare
Discussed by Karen Harned
with National Federation of Independent Business (www.NFIB.org)
Will the US Supreme Court rule on Obamacare before the Presidential Election in November 2012?
Are the 5.5 hours of oral arguments that the Supreme Court has agreed to hear in the case unprecedented? Is this a historic case?
When the Supreme Court gave out the notice, did they give any indication of which way they are leaning?
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November 11, 2011
Title: Do the small business in America still have a heartbeat?
Topic: Small Business Issues
Discussed by Dan Danner
with National Federation of Independent Business (www.NFIB.org)
Part 1 of 2
What is the pulse of small business in America? Are they in the mood; are they able to employ more Americans?
How many small business owners do you represent across America? Do you poll your business owners on a monthly or quarterly basis asking them if they plan to hire or lay off, expand or close?
Is it the small business that employs over half (if not more) of the new workers in America?
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Title: Part 2 of 2
Topic: Small Business Issues
Discussed by Dan Danner
with National Federation of Independent Business (www.NFIB.org)
Did you prove with your surveys that regulations do matter and that regulations do cause small businesses to contract/go out of business/to NOT move forward by hiring more people?
Has ObamaCare and the threat of national health care frightened the small business owners across the country?
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October 11, 2011
Title: What Is Keeping Unemployment High?
Topic: Obamanomics
Discussed by Dr. William Dunkelberg
with National Federation of Independent Business (www.NFIB.org)
With all the government spending, why is unemployment high?
When will small businesses begin hiring again? Will it be up to small business to kick-start our economy?
Mr. Dunkelburg, chief economist for the NFIB, reports from their latest member survey: small businesses across America are not hiring new employees. Why? Listen in! For more information on the National Federation of Independent Business, visit www.NFIB.org.
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October 4, 2011
Title: NFIB Files Petition Against Obamacare
Topic: Obamacare
Discussed by Jean Card
with National Federation of Independent Business (www.NFIB.org)
Part 1 of 2
Who is the National Federation of Independent Business and how do they
represent small businesses in all the state capitals and in Washington D.C.?
If you own a small business consider becoming a member of the National
Federation of Independent Business.
Why is NFIB filing a petition against Obamacare with the U.S. Supreme Court?
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Title: Part 2 of 2
Topic: Obamacare
Discussed by Jean Card
with National Federation of Independent Business (www.NFIB.org)
Small businesses in
America, as well as large businesses, have trouble obtaining and affording
health insurance. Their members do not like Obamacare.
Therefore, NFIB has sued the Executive Branch of the Federal Government asking
the U. S. Supreme Court to address the Constitutionality of Obamacare.
NFIB is saying, “The Executive Branch does not have the power, or the right,
to tell all Americans to buy health insurance. And, the whole law, the Obamacare
bill, must be ruled unconstitutional.”
Send us your comments.
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August 24, 2009
Title: OBAMA CARE IS THE WRONG APPROACH FOR SMALL BUSINESSES Part 1 of 3
Topic: Government Controlled Healthcare
Discussed by Laura Stromberg
with National Federation of Independent Business (www.NFIB.org)
Laura Stromberg, with the National Federation for Independent Business (www.NFIB.org), discusses the top 10 reasons why Obama Care is wrong for small businesses.
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Title: OBAMA CARE IS THE WRONG APPROACH FOR SMALL BUSINESSES Part 2 of 3
Topic: Government Controlled Healthcare
Discussed by Laura Stromberg
with National Federation of Independent Business (www.NFIB.org)
The average business -small or large - has seen their insurance premium rates increase 113% over the last decade. At the same time, the insurance CEO and shareholders are laughing all the way to the bank. How can we stop this without using Obama Care?
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Title: OBAMA CARE IS THE WRONG APPROACH FOR SMALL BUSINESSES Part 3 of 3
Topic: Government Controlled Healthcare
Discussed by Laura Stromberg
with National Federation of Independent Business (www.NFIB.org)
The three C’s: Cost. Choice. Competition. Log on to www.NFIB.org for more information on small business issues.
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March 24, 2009
Title: THE GOVERNMENT TAKEOVER OF SMALL BUSINESSES Part 1 of 3
Topic: Employee Free Choice Act
Discussed by Will Newton
with National Federation of Independent Business (www.NFIB.org)
The misnamed “Employee Free Choice Act” affects both small and large businesses. There is nothing about “free choice” in this proposed Federal Legislation. Log on to www.NFIB.org for more.
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Title: THE GOVERNMENT TAKEOVER OF SMALL BUSINESSES Part 2 of 3
Topic: Employee Free Choice Act
Discussed by Will Newton
with National Federation of Independent Business (www.NFIB.org)
The misnamed “Employee Free Choice Act” affects both small and large businesses. There is nothing about “free choice” in this proposed Federal Legislation. Log on to www.NFIB.org for more.
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Title: THE GOVERNMENT TAKEOVER OF SMALL BUSINESSES Part 3 of 3
Topic: Employee Free Choice Act
Discussed by Will Newton
with National Federation of Independent Business (www.NFIB.org)
The misnamed “Employee Free Choice Act” affects both small and large businesses. There is nothing about “free choice” in this proposed Federal Legislation. Log on to www.NFIB.org for more.
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October 23, 2008
Title: HOW WILL TAXES, HEALTH INSURANCE, AND THE BUDGET SURPLUS AFFECT SMALL BUSINESSES IN TEXAS?
Topic: Small Business Issues
Discussed by Will Newton
with National Federation of Independent Business (www.NFIB.org)
Will Newton, the Executive Director for Texas with NFIB, discusses key issues that directly affect small businesses in Texas. For more information, log onto www.nfib.org/tx
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September 2, 2008
Title: Unions and Democrats Fight to Eliminate Secret Ballots
Topic: Unions
Discussed by Brad Close
with National Federation of Independent Business (www.NFIB.org)
Unions and Democrats Fight to Eliminate Secret Ballots. Brad Close, with the National Federation of Independent Business – www.NFIB.com, explains the un-American attempt by Unions and their Democrat minions to allow this unionizing activity called ‘card checking’ even in Texas. Mr. Close warns of the coercive nature of this un-American tactic.
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April 27, 2006
Title: WHO WILL REALLY PAY WITH THE PROPOSED NEW TAX PLAN? Replay
Topic: Special Session of the Texas Legislature
Discussed by Will Newton
with National Federation of Independent Business (www.NFIB.org)
Who will really pay with the proposed new tax plan? Will Newton, the State Director for NFIB, explains why the new tax plan is so very, very bad for small businesses. Log onto www.NFIB.org for more information.
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April 26, 2006
Title: WHO WILL REALLY PAY WITH THE PROPOSED NEW TAX PLAN?
Topic: Special Session of the Texas Legislature
Discussed by Will Newton
with National Federation of Independent Business (www.NFIB.org)
Who will really pay with the proposed new tax plan? Will Newton, the State Director for NFIB, explains why the new tax plan is so very, very bad for small businesses. Log onto www.NFIB.org for more information.
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April 24, 2006
Title: HOW WILL SMALL BUSINESSES SURVIVE THE SHARP PERRY PLAN TO TAX ALL BUSINESSES? Replay
Topic: Special Session of the Texas Legislature
Discussed by Will Newton
with National Federation of Independent Business (www.NFIB.org)
What "good things" will come out in the upcoming Special Session? What "bad things" will happen? Will more taxes be put upon small businesses? Will Newton, with the National Federation for Independent Businesses, explains. Visit www.NFIB.org for more information.
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April 18, 2006
Title: HOW WILL SMALL BUSINESSES SURVIVE THE SHARP PERRY PLAN TO TAX ALL BUSINESSES? Replay from April 11
Topic: Special Session of the Texas Legislature
Discussed by Will Newton
with National Federation of Independent Business (www.NFIB.org)
What "good things" will come out in the upcoming Special Session? What "bad things" will happen? Will more taxes be put upon small businesses? Visit www.NFIB.org for more information.
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April 11, 2006
Title: HOW WILL SMALL BUSINESSES SURVIVE THE SHARP PERRY PLAN TO TAX ALL BUSINESSES?
Topic: Special Session of the Texas Legislature
Discussed by Will Newton
with National Federation of Independent Business (www.NFIB.org)
What "good things" will come out in the upcoming Special Session? What "bad things" will happen? Will more taxes be put upon small businesses? Visit www.NFIB.org for more information.
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April 28, 2005
Title: Will You Loose Your Health Insurance Someday?
Topic: Health Insurance
Discussed by Amanda Austin
with National Federation of Independent Business (www.NFIB.org)
Many businesses cannot affortd health insurance for their employees and many more are simply cancelling their coverage. What can be done? The Small Business Health Fairness Act in WDC (S. 406) is a good start. Sen. Hutchison is a co-sponsor. What about Sen. Cornyn?
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April 26, 2005
Title: Taxes, Taxes, and More Taxes
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by Will Newton
with National Federation of Independent Business (www.NFIB.org)
The truth is: if you want less of something, just tax it. Then why on earth would good Republicans want to place a payroll tax on all workers? Will Newton, the State Director with the National Federation of Independent Business explains further that the House version of 'tax reform' only reduces property taxes by, at best, 20%. To replace those tax dollars, our good Republicans in the Texas House want to increase the sales tax by one penny, just a penny, they say! But the Texas Senate has other plans, but what are they? Better hold onto your wallet for here they come...
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March 22, 2005
Title: Small Business Activists Drive the Economy
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by Will Newton
with National Federation of Independent Business (www.NFIB.org)
The Texas Executive Director of NFIB, Will Newton, says that BIG business, BIG insurance, and BIG industries will receive a tax cut! But what about the small business owner? What effect will this have on the consumer? Will the average Texan see a tax increase - and how much will it be?
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