Small Business Advocate - July Issue Released

U.S. Small Business Administration
Office of Advocacy

--The Advocate--
Release Date: July 2009
Volume 28, number 6
Internet Address: http://www.sba.gov/advo/july_09.pdf

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

Message from the Acting Chief Counsel
When We All Work Together, Good Things Happen, 3

Regulatory News
Small Business Review Panel on Diacetyl Exposure, 4
Proposed Critical Habitat for the California Red-Legged Frog, 4
Advocacy Officials Get High Tech Education, 8

Legislative News
Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act Update, 5
Advocacy Blog Features Capitol Hill Updates, 2

Economic News
Small Businesses Most Likely to Lead Economic Recovery, 1
An Interview with Charles Ou, Senior Economist, 6

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